8 courses with the subject RSM, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
RSM 101Introduction to Health, Physical Education and Recreation
(3 SH) The significance and meaning of health, physical education, recreation, leisure, play, and sport in modern society are examined. Includes the theories of play, models of sport, and the recreational and sport movement in the U.S. Role and scope of health, physical education, recreation and sport programs in the community, schools, commercial, and industrial settings are examined along with an introduction to professional and career issues in the field. (PE 101)
This is an opportunity for majors to explore involvement in the fields of recreation leadership and sport promotion, youth ministry, or kinesiology and sport science. A seasonal-level employment or volunteer position will be secured, with a suggested clock-hour involvement of 40 hours. Options include working in a university or high school athletic department, counseling at a summer camp, high school or university athletic training operation, or a physical therapy or adult fitness facility. Assignments will include several reflective exercises asking the student to explore characteristics of the profession and personal suitability to the field. Core: CL
*RSM 309 Recreation and Sport Program and Event Planning (3) * indicates the course is offered in alternate years Community Organizing and Development, minor Contact: Jenni Holsinger Semester Hours: 18 Admission Requirement: This minor does not have an admission requirement. However, completion of the minor requires successful admission to and completion of a semester with the EMU Washington Semester (https://emu.edu/washington/) in Washington, D.C. The minor in community organizing and development orients students to basic theories, strategies, and spheres of practice in community organizing and community development and culminates in an internship at an organization in or around D.C. through the EMU Washington Semester. Students with interests in community-based work, social and racial justice, activism, and/ or a career in the nonprofit and social services sector will benefit from this minor. Required Courses (12 SH)
RSM 309Recreation and Sport Program and Event Planning (3 SH)
The course focuses on the principles and approaches to planning and implementing recreation and sport programs and events. A philosophical and practical basis for preparing a variety of recreation programs will be covered. Non-majors by instructor permission only. (Spring 2024) Core: WI
This course is the culminating professional development experience for recreation leadership and sport studies majors. The involvement consists of a pre-professional or entry-level position in a related organization or agency, preferably emphasizing the student's specialty or concentration. The time commitment is a minimum of 10 weeks and 160 hours. Assignments include a personal journal, a time log, and various reflective pieces asking the student to apply theory to practice, and evaluate personal suitability to the field. An on-site supervisor conducts monitoring and evaluation, with an EMU faculty assigned as institutional liaison. Prerequisites: Senior status and departmental approval. WCSC 385 may satisfy for students who have earned 90 SHs prior to enrolment in WCSC. Core: CL
