RECREATION ADMINISTRATION
Associate in Arts
Program Details
The focus of Cuesta's Recreation Administration program is to provide a sound base for the student planning to continue their education at a four year college or university. Although completion of an associate degree provides the skills necessary to perform at an entry level position in public, commercial, private, or nonprofit settings, the AA in Recreation Administration is intended to prepare students academically for study in higher education in the Recreation Administration and/or related fields. The successful student will attain theoretical as well as practical knowledge of program planning, tourism, therapeutic recreation, administration, leadership, recreational sports, tournament, and event planning.
RECREATION ADMINISTRATION Pathways
Pathways listed below are for the catalog year 2026-2027. Maps for previous years are available on each pathway page. What is a catalog year?
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Learning Outcomes
Learning outcomes help you work towards your educational goals.
- Acquire knowledge of career opportunities and current issues and events as it relates to human wellness and recreation delivery services in Recreation Administration.
- Demonstrate an understanding of special events and sport programming through assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation.
- Demonstrate the ability to provide leadership in a wide variety of Recreation Administration settings and agencies.
- Identify how to develop, operate, and maintain recreation activities for diverse and special population.