Foundations of Recreation Youth Services
This award is not eligible for Financial Aid
The Certificate of Completion (CCL) in Foundations of Recreation Youth Services is designed to introduce students to the field of recreation as it relates to youth services. The micro certificate provides a foundation in the study of play, recreation, and leisure focused toward youth. Students gain knowledge of the programming and delivery of recreation youth services and develop communication, group facilitation, management and leadership skills. A Certificate of Completion (CCL) and an Associate in Applied Science (AAS) in Recreation Management are available.
This is a Fast Track Certificate, which can be completed in two semesters or less.
Details
Field of Interest
Health Sciences
Degree Type
Certificate of Completion (CCL)
Academic Plan
Foundations of Recreation Youth Services (CER)
Academic Plan Code
5323N
Total credits required
10
Catalog Year
2025-2026
Effective Term
Fall 2025
Notes
This program is not eligible for Title IV Federal Financial Aid.
Students must earn a grade of C or better in all courses within the program.
What You'll Learn
- Facilitate recreation using the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure as it relates to youth services.
- Assess the major factors involved in the delivery of leisure youth services in government, commercial, and nonprofit sectors.
- Design recreation services using the principles of experiential learning.
- Apply safety guidelines and procedures associated with recreational services.
- Analyze career opportunities in the field of recreation and leisure.
- Demonstrate the basics of supervision including planning, organizing, staffing, leading, and evaluating.
- Apply various operational strategies for planning, implementing and evaluating a recreational event or program.
- Facilitate diverse groups using the theoretical frameworks, skills and attributes characteristic of recreation management.
- Demonstrate effective communication skills in diverse public and interpersonal settings.
- Utilize effective customer service in the planning and delivery of recreational services.
- Apply ethical and legal principles and protocols to the delivery of leisure and recreation services.
- Assess problems to make sound decisions using the theoretical foundation and analytical tools associated with recreation.
- Demonstrate the technical skills necessary for the safe participation in recreational activities in a variety of environments.
- Develop budgets related to recreational programs.
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