It goes without saying that leisure and recreational activities make life worth living. Think about all the things pastimes like hiking, swimming, boating, and golfing help you do. Relax. Alleviate stress. Learn new skills. Stay in shape. Socialize. With the parks, recreation, and leisure studies major, you can help others do these things. The major is diverse, to say the least. What will you learn? You'll focus on the essential principles underlying leisure and recreational activities. This means getting detailed instruction in recreation leadership, area facility and design, philosophy of leisure, program and event planning, and marketing recreation enterprises. Once you've graduated, not only will you be helping others live healthier lives, but you will have various career options to choose from. You can find employment as a recreation and fitness worker, adult educator, coach, or even as an athletic trainer.
Parks, Recreation, Leisure, and Fitness Studies, Other
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