Program Detail

Western Kentucky University

School of Kinesiology, Recreation and Sport

Dr. Raymond Poff, Program Coordinator / Professor
Email
Smith Stadium 1028
Bowling Green, KY  42101
(270) 745-2498

Accredited Program

  • School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport
    Initial Accreditation: 4/10/1980
    Next Review: 2028
    Accreditation Status: Continued Accreditation
    Program Accreditation Status
    Program Information
    2025 Annual Report
    2024 Annual Report
    2023 Annual Report
    2022 Annual Report
    2021 Annual Report




    • The WKU Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration program began in 1967. The program resides within the School of Kinesiology, Recreation & Sport and is one of seven departments in the College of Health and Human Services. The Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration program is designed to provide students a well-rounded recreation education by creating a challenging, student-focused learning environment, which includes opportunities to apply skills and theories taught in the classroom through service to the campus, community, and recreation profession. The program includes a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree in Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration, a minor in Outdoor Experience Leadership, a minor in Facility and Event Management, and two interdisciplinary minors: Tourism & Events and Nonprofit Administration. The school also offers a Master of Science degree in Recreation and Sport Administration with on-campus and online options. Only the undergraduate Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Administration degree program is accredited by COAPRT.

    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:
      REC students 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.
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Community Leadership Project from REC 302 Recreation Leadership. This multiple component project requires student application of content throughout the semester.
    • Result:
      75% (15/20) scored a 70% of higher
    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:
      REC students 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.
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Program Plan Project from REC 306 Experience Planning and Evaluation. This multiple component project requires student application of content throughout the semester.
    • Result:
      100% overall scored 70% or higher. [Fall: 100% (17/17) & Spring: 100% (31/31)]
    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:
      Students shall be able to demonstrate entry-level knowledge about operations and strategic management / administration in parks, recreation, tourism and/or related professions.
    • Measure Type:
      Direct
    • Assessment Method:
      Agency Project from REC 406 Recreation Administration. This multiple component project requires student application of content throughout the semester.
    • Result:
      90.9% (10/11) scored 70% or better.