Campus Recreation, Leisure, and Intramurals • Chapter 8 1
Learning Outcomes • Recall advice from professionals working in the campus recreation professions • Remember key terms and events that relate to the past and present in campus recreation professions • Recognize and explain a model for career progression 2
Learning Outcomes cont. • Recall facts about the passions, pay & perks, possibilities, preparation related to campus recreation careers in general and the specific career areas of: ‣ Intramural and Recreational Sports ‣ Student Activities ‣ Fitness and Wellness ‣ Aquatics ‣ Outdoor Recreation ‣ Facility Management 3
Learning Outcomes cont. • Evaluate how his or her preferences and passions connect with career possibilities in campus recreation, and if this is determined to be a primary career interest area, then … • Generate and execute a plan for further investigation of campus recreation professional preparation, networking and career opportunities • Summarize future opportunities, issues and challenges facing campus recreation professionals 4
What is campus recreation? • Leisure time activities for a college or university’s students and employees. • Found on campuses of all size. • May use facilities as simple as an open field or multi-million dollar recreation centers. • Programs are sometimes co-curricular in nature and may support a specific academic course. • May include both intramural and extramural sports as well as club sport and student activity opportunities. 5
A Brief History of Campus Recreation in North America • 19th century ‣ Fraternities and sororities started ‣ Extramural events began as a way to compete against other schools (the first event was in 1852 when Harvard and Yale competed in rowing) ‣ Intramural sports initiated (first recorded track events appeared in 1870) • 20th Century ‣ Post-war growth in student numbers fuels increase in campus recreation (1950s) ‣ Professional organizations formed ‣ 1970s and 80s increasing growth in co-educational participation, due in part to Title IX enhancing opportunities for women ‣ Value of campus recreation is now widely recognized 6
Campus Recreation Benefits: Before, During, and After • Before Enrollment ‣ Increased attractiveness of school ‣ Promotes a sense of joining a community ‣ Enhances inclusive feel of campus • During Enrollment ‣ Aids assimilation of new students and reinforces decision to attend ‣ Develops bonds between students and within residence halls ‣ Helps address students’ stress levels by balancing work and free time ‣ Co-curricular programs help demonstrate how learning in the classroom applies to life now and later in the real world 7
Campus Recreation Benefits: Before, During, and After Continued… • After Graduation: • Campus recreation provides alumni with opportunities to return to campus ‣ The campus may provide alumni with the opportunity to utilize fitness facilities ‣ On-going participation in campus recreation programs enhances alumni appreciation for the school and may lead to increased financial support (development/fund raising) 8
Major Career Areas in Campus recreation • Intramural and Recreational Sports • Student Activities • Fitness and Wellness • Aquatics • Outdoor Recreation • Facility Management 9
Intramural and Recreational Sports • Passions: Recreation programming, organization, sports, creativity, fun, student and community development. • Pay & Perks: Good salaries at higher levels. Plentiful entry-level positions. Opportunity to plan innovative programs. • Preparation: Bachelor’s degree and experience in the field • Possibilities: Opportunities abound across the country as well as the chance to move into other areas of higher education. 10
Student Activities • Passions: Working with students, clubs, and faculty. Organizing special events. Promoting performing arts. • Pay & Perks: Average salaries. Opportunity to follow a school calendar develop new activities for students and work with performers. • Preparation: Bachelor’s degree and experience in the field • Possibilities: Opportunities to collaborate with community groups and sponsor performing arts events such as concerts and festivals. 11
Fitness and Wellness • Passions: Fitness, health promotion, desire to assist the wellness of others. • Pay & Perks: Average to below-average salaries. Opportunity to work with a diverse population including students, employees, sports teams, and alumni. • Preparation: Bachelor’s degree in recreation, exercise science, health promotion and specialized certification related to area(s) of fitness and wellness. • Possibilities: Excellent potential to demonstrate the impact of services o ff ered and expand services to community. 12
Aquatics • Passions: Teaching others to swim, aquatic fitness, aquatic facility management, working with intercollegiate and outside swim teams. • Pay & Perks: Salaries depend on size of facility and revenue generated. Opportunity to work with external organizations. • Preparation: Bachelor’s degree in recreation or physical education and becoming certified as a pool/aquatic facility operator. • Possibilities: Opportunities to expand programs and involvement with increasing aquatic activities such as rides and fitness programs. 13
Outdoor Recreation • Passions: Camping, outdoor leadership, travel, backpacking and other outdoor pursuits. • Pay & Perks: Salaries are average to below average. The main perk is the opportunity to make your work what others consider their recreation! • Preparation: Bachelor’s degree in recreation, outdoor recreation, or outdoor leadership. Specific training related to outdoor pursuits and risk management. • Possibilities: This area continues to grow and increase the number of activities undertaken. 14
Facility Management • Passions: Personnel management, budgeting, risk management, planning, marketing, running complex organizations. • Pay & Perks: Salaries depend on the size of the facility but increase significantly with size and complexity. • Preparation: Bachelor’s degree in recreation or management-related field. Experience with facility operations is a must. • Possibilities: As the number of campus recreation facilities grow so too will the management opportunities. 15
Career Considerations • Part-time employment available while enrolled as an undergraduate • Internships are a great way to gain in-depth experience • Graduate Assistantships readily available • Entry-level opportunities may expand into program planning, facility oversight, and lead to overall campus recreation department management 16
Future Opportunities, Issues and Challenges • Keeping pace with technological developments • Managing risk, especially in outdoor pursuits • Fitting activities into clients’ 24-7 lifestyles • Addressing the needs of non-traditional students • Continued innovation • Addressing the crises of obesity and sedentary living • Need for high-quality assessment to measure multiple outcomes and benefits 17
In Review • Which of the following is not a challenge that campus recreation will face in the future? ‣ Providing a budget to keep up with technological advancements ‣ Addressing the needs of non-traditional students ‣ Increasing programs during the 9-5 time period ‣ Demonstrating the benefits of programs 18
In Review • Which of the following is not an issue to be faced by campus recreation now and in the near future? ‣ Development of technology as it relates to campus recreation ‣ Decreasing student interest in campus recreation ‣ The need to design programs serving non-traditional students ‣ Assessment of the impact of campus recreation programs 19
In Review • Which of the following statements is true? ‣ The rate of building campus recreation facilities has decreased over the past 20 years ‣ Campus recreation is not co-curricular ‣ First-year orientation programs might include outdoor recreation opportunities ‣ Getting work experience in campus recreation is di ffi cult 20
In Review • In 1852, what was the first extramural event occurred between Harvard and Yale that still goes on today? ‣ Basketball ‣ Rowing ‣ Football ‣ Chess 21
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