Recreation and Fitness Management
Program Description
Does managing a recreation or fitness program interest you? Or do you like designing fitness and performance programs for individuals? Haskell is for you. Our associate’s degree program provides the foundational knowledge and skills for careers in the recreation and fitness industry, focusing on both program management and fitness principles. The curriculum includes an understanding of exercise programming and implementation, fitness assessments, and operation of a recreation and fitness facility.
Career Opportunities
Possible career opportunities available to a recreation and fitness management graduate might include:
- Personal Trainer
- Group Fitness Instructor
- Wellness Coach
- Health Education Specialist
- Recreational Coordinator/Recreational Specialist
- Fitness Club & Facility Operations Specialist
- Community Center Director
Degree Planning
To earn an Associate of Science degree in Recreation and Fitness Management the following must be completed:
- Completion of the General Education Program Requirements (33 credit hours).
- Completion of the HSES Foundation Requirements (11 credit hours).
- Completion of Recreation and Fitness Management Emphasis Requirements (16 credit hours).
View the following resource:
Associate of Science Degree Checklist in Recreation and Fitness Management
Courses by Semester
Listed below is the sequence of courses offered and taught by semester for the AS in Recreation and Fitness Management. Students who follow the course sequence below will result in program completion in two years.
Pathway Map
This pathway map is based on entry into ENGL 101 and MATH 101 in the first semester at Haskell.
Freshman Year
Sophomore Year
