Recreation, Recreation Therapy Concentration, BS

Program Overview

San José State University's Recreation degree program, accredited by COAPRT, offers a Recreation Therapy concentration. Graduates are equipped with the knowledge and skills to develop and implement recreation therapy interventions for individuals with disabilities and illnesses. The program emphasizes collaboration, research, and advocacy, preparing students for careers in various health services settings.

Program Outline

• San José State University
The Recreation degree program, established in 1947, provides a core curriculum accredited by the Council on Accreditation of Park, Recreation, and Tourism-Related Professions (COAPRT). Graduates completing the Recreation Therapy concentration are qualified to apply for national and state certifications.

Program Learning Outcomes:

• Identify and apply principles and theories of recreation, recreation therapy, leisure, and disability studies.
• Develop, implement, and evaluate recreation therapy interventions for individuals with disabilities and illnesses.
• Advocate for the rights and needs of individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Collaborate with interdisciplinary teams to provide comprehensive services to individuals with disabilities and their families.
• Conduct research and disseminate findings related to recreation therapy.

Summary of Degree Units:

• University Graduation Requirements: 47
• Major Preparation: 16
• Major Core Requirements: 32
• Concentration Requirements: 22
• University Electives: 3
• Total: 120

Outline: Core Courses

• RECL 90: Foundations of Recreation Parks & Tourism (3 units)
• RECL 110: Leisure, Life and Contemporary Society (3 units)
• RECL 112: Foundations of Recreation Therapy (3 units)
• RECL 132: Recreation Program Planning (3 units)
• RECL 135: Planning and Managing Rec Areas & Facil (3 units)
• RECL 136: Principles of Recreation and Park Admin (3 units)
• RECL 160: Evaluation and Research in Recreation (3 units)

Outline: Recreation Therapy Concentration Courses

• RECL 140A: Spec Interventions in RT: Aquatic Therapy (1 unit)
• RECL 140B: Spec Inter in RT: Behavior Interventions (1 unit)
• RECL 140C: Spec Inter in RT: Adventure Tx (1 unit)
• RECL 148: Biofeedback Principles and Practices (3 units)
• RECL 169: Practicum in Recreation Therapy (1 unit)
• RECL 187: Leisure Education in Recreation Therapy (3 units)
• RECL 193: RT Interventions for People with Physical Conditions (3 units)
• RECL 197: Recreation Therapy in Mental Health (3 units)
• RECL 198: Rec Therapy Assessment and Documentation (3 units)

Careers:

Graduates of recreation therapy work in various health services settings, including veterans' administration, mental health, addictions, physical medicine, rehabilitation, prison/corrections, pediatrics, municipal park and recreation, hospice, skilled nursing, adventure/therapeutic camps, and private practice.