Program Detail

San Jose State University

Department of Health Science and Recreation

Dr. Joshua Baur, Program Coordinator
Email
One Washington Square
San Jose, CA  95192-1000
(408) 924-5841

Accredited Programs




The Bachelor's degree in Recreation is comprised of a core set of classes and courses split generally between concentration courses and major electives. Graduates completing one of these concentrations are eligible to apply for national and state certification. While the general recreation degree is the most flexible in terms of choosing related electives, students may instead elect to complete a more specialized course of study in one of our two approved concentrations within the B.S. Recreation Degree.

COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
  • Outcome:
    Develop an understanding the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Quizzes and Exams
  • Result:
    89.6% of students met the 80% threshold
COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
  • Outcome:
    Understand the proposal evaluation process for a major program or service for a leisure or recreation service organization or program
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Course term project
  • Result:
    67% of students scored at or above 80%. 33% of students scored below the 80% threshold
COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
  • Outcome:
    Understand principles/procedures of a program level budget and can distinguish various pricing strategies. Utilize computer software (excel) for demonstration of skills related to developing a program level budget (assessment of expenditures and revenues.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Assignment #1 - Program level budget Assignment #2 - Midterm Exam using Excel or Google Sheets
  • Result:
    Assignment #1 - at least 80% of students scored 80% on the assignment. Threshold met Assignment #2 - 77% of students scored 80% on assignment. Threshold not met.

The Bachelor's degree in Recreation is comprised of a core set of classes and courses split generally between concentration courses and major electives. Graduates completing one of these concentrations are eligible to apply for national and state certification. While the general recreation degree is the most flexible in terms of choosing related electives, students may instead elect to complete a more specialized course of study in one of our two approved concentrations within the B.S. Recreation Degree.

COAPRT Standard 7.01. - Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the following entry-level knowledge: a) the nature and scope of the relevant park, recreation, tourism or related professions and their associated industries; b) techniques and processes used by professionals and workers in these industries; and c) the foundation of the profession in history, science and philosophy.
  • Outcome:
    – Develop an understanding the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Quizzes and Exams Examples: For behavior to be considered play, which of the following characteristics is a requirement? 1. The terms play and recreation can be used interchangeably. 2. One view of ______________ is that it is not work but rather an antidote to a person's working life.
  • Result:
    96.5% answered the first question correctly. 89.6% answered the second question correctly Learning success threshold met
COAPRT Standard 7.02. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and evaluate services that facilitate targeted human experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
  • Outcome:
    Demonstrate the ability to select, administer, analyze, and summarize recreation therapy assessments.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Students analyze an assortment of commonly used RT assessments using an Assessment Analysis Report. The purpose of this assignment is to provide a mechanism for each student to review current and available Recreation Therapy related assessments and to create a written resource for future professional use. You will personally complete and learn about various TR assessments. Upon review of the assessments in the Burlingame & Blaschko text (Red Book) and those offered by the instructor, choose your top 3 favorites utilizing the criteria provided in class.
  • Result:
    85.7% of students earned 80% or greater. Student learning threshold achieved.
COAPRT Standard 7.03. - Students graduating from the program shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management/administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions..
  • Outcome:
    Understand principles/procedures of a program level budget and can distinguish various pricing strategies. Utilize computer software (excel) for demonstration of skills related to developing a program level budget (assessment of expenditures and revenues).
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Assignment #1 - Develop and calculate program level budgets - in teams of 4. Four different programs will be integrated into one single program level budget. Determine and calculate numbers of offerings for each program, identify a minimum of 15 supplies, identify staffing, set revenue projections and determine costs (supplies, salaries) using Excel or Google Sheets. Assignment #2 - Individual demonstration of competence via midterm exam using Excel or Google Sheets to determine program level budget calculations (staffing, revenue, expenditures and profit or loss)
  • Result:
    Assignment #1 - Teams Developing a Program Level Budget N = 22 Students 22 students achieved a grade of 90% on Program Level Budget - Excel 100% met 80% threshold Assignment #2 - Individual demonstration of competence achieved - Midterm Exam - Excel/Google Sheets N = 22 Students A = 15 = 68% B plus = 1 = 4.5% B = 1 = 4.5% C = 2 = 9% D minus = 1 = 4.5% F = 1 = 4.5% 77% reached a level of B or higher Did not meet desired threshold of 80%