Examines proven strategies designed to help learners achieve greater personal, academic, and professional success. Learners will apply personal responsibility thinking and behaviors; self- management, awareness, and motivation strategies; as well as interdependence skills to develop a proactive life plan.

Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft PowerPoint with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to create new presentations, adding and formatting slides, navigating a slide show, inserting images/backgrounds, adding transitions, adding animations and working with charts, WordArt and tables.

Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft Excel with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to effectively utilize the functions and features of Microsoft Excel including creating worksheets, entering/editing data, selecting cells/ranges, creating basic charts, formatting entries and creating/modifying basic formulas.

Introduces learners to the basic concepts of using Microsoft Word with hands-on, project based activities. Learners will develop foundational skills by applying concepts explored to start Word, create a new document, create business letters, flyers, brochures, research papers, resumes, work with SmartArt, apply basic formatting and more.

ntroduces the foundations of leisure and recreation and to the broad spectrum of the recreation industry. Learners will have the opportunity to explore career options in the recreation industry. They will delve into operational perspectives of a variety of recreation organizations.

Examines the historical, social and economic aspects of sports and its industry. Learners will explore how sports are managed from youth to the professional levels. Learners will have the opportunity to learn about currently trends, topics and careers within the sports industry.

Introduces an understanding of basic marketing fundamentals. The learner will explore consumer demographics, lifestyles and decision making; evaluate product distribution; promotions and price planning. The learner will create a Strategic Marketing Plan combining the components listed and develop a presentation.

Develops writing skills which include prewriting, drafting, revising and editing. A variety of writing assignments are designed to help the learner analyze audience and purpose, research and organize ideas and format and design documents based on subject matter and content. Also develops critical reading and thinking skills through the analysis of a variety of written documents. Keywords: Written Comm, Comm, Writing

Learners develop and apply skills in all aspects of the writing process. Through a variety of learning activities and written documents, learners employ rhetorical strategies, plan, organize and revise content, apply critical reading strategies, locate and evaluate information, integrate and document sources, and apply standardized English language conventions.Keywords:English Comp, Comp 1, E Com, English 1, English

Focuses upon developing speaking, verbal and nonverbal communication and listening skills through individual presentations, group activities and other projects. Keywords: Oral, Oral Comm, Comm, Speech

Identifies and addresses tort law, negligence, standard of care, and risk mitigation in recreation. Prepares learners to manage legal risks associated with recreational experiences and venues.

Gain practical knowledge and experience on the essential elements and design concepts of program planning. Emphasis is placed on student involvement in planning and directing programs for diverse populations in a variety of physical settings.

Explores the financial methods and techniques utilized in the recreation industry. Emphasis on sources and methods of financing, forecasting cost and income, budgeting, pricing, grant seeking, sponsorship, fundraising and fiscal management.

Introduces the learner to managing and creating professional business email communication, contacts/groups, appointments, and meeting scheduling within Microsoft Outlook. Learners will further examine and manage the Microsoft Outlook environment for productivity.

Explores best practices to strengthen relationships with customers, understand the importance of managing customer expectations, the financial impact of customer service on corporate performance, and how to satisfy the customer's needs and wants through interaction with the customer. The learner maps the customer journey and builds a customer service strategic plan for a business.

Introduces students to the basic concepts of sociology: culture, socialization, social stratification, multiculturalism and the five institutions, including family, government, economics, religion and education. Other topics include demography, deviance, technology, environment, social issues, social change, social organization and workplace issues.Keywords:Soc, Intro to Soc

Prepares learners for entry-level management positions in the leisure services profession. The course is project oriented and will focus on the areas of agency management, human resources, budgeting, risk management and legal issues in leisure services; agency and program evaluation, facility scheduling, and public relations.

Principles for planning, assessing and evaluating resources, areas and facilities. Topics include scheduling, planning and design, assessing resources, routine and preventative maintenance, care of outdoor and natural areas, and impact on the environment.

Prepares the student to develop sustainable literacy, analyze the interconnections among the physical and biological sciences and environmental systems, summarize the effects of sustainability on health and well-being, analyze connections among social, economic and environmental systems, employ energy conservation strategies to reduce the use of fossil fuels, investigate alternative energy options, evaluate options to current waste disposal and recycling in the U.S. and analyze approaches used by your community to promote and implement sustainability.

Introduces skills to effectively plan and manage meetings, event pre-planning activities, facilitate meetings and events, produce minutes of meetings, coordinate equipment and facility setup, complete travel arrangements and conduct follow-up activities.

Examines how recreation agencies utilize outdoor recreation within their communities to benefit the local economy and the community’s quality of life. The learner explores a variety of outdoor recreation opportunities, trends and programming efforts while establishing an appreciation for nature and its conservation.

Examine specific career options in the sports and recreation career field that are available to them upon graduation. Through the development of a portfolio, resume, and other artifacts, learners will prepare for their career in sports and recreation.

This course provides a basic understanding of the theoretical foundations of ethical thought. Diverse ethical perspectives will be used to analyze and compare relevant issues. Students will critically evaluate individual, social and/or professional standards of behavior and apply a systematic decision-making process to these situations. Keywords: Ethics

Introduces the concept of inclusion and an understanding of needs and program adaptations relative to recreational pursuits. Topics covered include history, philosophy, purpose, programming, as well as characteristics and needs of individuals with disabilities.

Explores the history and development of social media sites, along with emerging social media trends.  The learner sets up and measures the elements of a social media campaign.  The learner explores best practices for content creation, building a shoppable site, advertising, consumer engagement, and increased follower trust throughout a variety of relevant social media sites for business.

Examine the hottest and most important recreation trends and topics. Learners will explore cutting-edge theories and practices and have an opportunity to explore trends in which they have a particular interest.

Explores the relationship between the general principles of psychology and our everyday lives. Students are given the opportunity to achieve a deepened sense of awareness of themselves and others. This understanding enables students to improve their relationships with others at work, in the family and in society. Keywords: Psych, Relationships, Human Relations, Hr psych

This introductory course in psychology is a survey of the multiple aspects of human behavior. It involves a survey of the theoretical foundations of human functioning in such areas as learning, motivation, emotions, personality, deviance and pathology, physiological factors and social influences. It directs the student to an insightful understanding of the complexities of human relationships in personal, social and vocational settings. Keywords: Psych, Intro to Psych