Program Detail

University of Mississippi

Department of Health, Exercise Science & Recreation Management

Dr, Kofan Lee, Associate Professor
Email
P.O. Box 1848
University, MS  38677
(662) 915-5555

Accredited Program




The Bachelor of Arts in Sport and Recreation Administration degree program has been accredited by the Council for Accreditation of Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT/NRPA) since 2000. The program combines classroom education with service-learning interdisciplinary approaches to provide a quality academic setting to learn and prepare for an exciting profession.

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:
    Students who enrolled in the core course, SRA200: Recreation program leadership, take the final exam that covers the domains: 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.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Exam questions covering 7.01 domains were administered.
  • Result:
    70% of students who completed the exam achieved a 70% or above test score.
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:
    Students who enrolled in two core courses, SRA 301- Assessment & Evaluation & SRA 302- Programming, take final assessments covering the 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.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Exam questions related to the 7.02 standard were administered.
  • Result:
    92.5% of exam students achieved 70% or above test scores on their final assessments.
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 who enrolled in two core courses, SRA 425- Facility Design and Maintenance & SRA 471- Administration, take exams covering the 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.
  • Measure Type:
    Direct
  • Assessment Method:
    Exam questions related to the 7.03 standard were administered.
  • Result:
    89% of exam students achieved 70% or above test scores on their final assessments.