2026-2027 Course Catalog
Source: https://catalog.illinois.edu/undergraduate/ahs/minors/recreation-sport-tourism/ Parent: https://catalog.illinois.edu/degree-programs/undergraduate_index/
for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
The RST Minor is open to students both inside and outside the College of Applied Health Sciences. This minor is directed towards students who have an interest in working in the sports, recreation and/or tourism industries, or students who feel knowledge in these areas will help them succeed in their careers.
The course requirements for the minor are 19-21 hours. This includes three foundational courses (9 hours) that all students are required to take followed by 10-12 credit hours from a list of approved electives. The foundational courses will enable students to acquire knowledge about the broad range of the field and introduce them to the different areas of the industry. At least 6 hours will be advanced (300 or 400 level course), meeting the requirement for all minors. The elective courses will allow students to gain expertise in a particular area of the field, or develop a deeper knowledge base of the field and industry. Some electives may require completion of prerequisites.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
Minimum required course work:Students must complete 9 hours of foundational courses and 10-12 hours from approved electives, including at least six hours of advanced (300-level or 400-level courses) and six hours of coursework must be distinct from credit earned for the student’s major or another minor.\ Minimum hours required for completion:19 hours.
Course List
| Code | Title | Hours |
| --- | --- | --- | | Foundational Courses | | 9 | | RST 100 | Recreation, Sport, and Tourism in Modern Society | 3 | | RST 210 | Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | 3 | | One of the following: | | 3 | | RST 120 | Parks, Recreation, and Environments | | | RST 130 | Foundations of Sport Mgt | | | RST 150 | Foundations of Tourism | | | RST Electives | | 4 to 6 | | RST 120 | Parks, Recreation, and Environments (if not taken to satisfy the Foundational Coursework requirement) | | | RST 130 | Foundations of Sport Mgt (if not taken to satisfy the Foundational Coursework requirement) | | | RST 150 | Foundations of Tourism (if not taken to satisfy the Foundational Coursework requirement) | | | RST 180 | Professional Applications | | | RST 185 | Professional Field Experiences | | | RST 200 | Leadership in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 204 | Issues in Sport & Higher Education | | | RST 205 | Issues in Intercollegiate Athletics: The Big Ten Conference | | | RST 216 | Technology in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 226 | Esports Foundations | | | RST 230 | Diversity in Recreation, Sport, and Tourism | | | RST 238 | Professional Sports: Front Office Management | | | RST 240 | Financial Resource Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 242 | Nature and American Culture | | | RST 255 | Ethical Issues in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 260 | Disability in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 290 | Experiencing Agritourism | | | Six (6) hours from the following: | | 6 | | RST 301 | Sport Brand Management | | | RST 316 | Human Development and Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 317 | Designing Parks and Recreation Experiences | | | RST 325 | Marketing in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 335 | Leisure and Consumer Culture | | | RST 340 | Facility Management in Recreation, Sport and Tourism | | | RST 350 | Tourism and Culture | | | RST 354 | Legal Aspects of Sport | | | RST 360 | Communication in Recreation, Sport & Tourism | | | RST 370 | Research Methods & Analysis | | | RST 407 | Sport Analytics: Data-Driven Decision Making | | | RST 440 | HR Management in RST | | | Total Hours: | | 19 |
for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the history and theoretical underpinnings of recreation, sport and tourism in modern society.
- Demonstrate a basic understanding of the essential management functions necessary to deliver and manage services in recreation, sport and tourism organizations.
- Demonstrate an ability to apply knowledge of basic management principles to professional practice.
for the Undergraduate Minor in Recreation, Sport & Tourism
Department of Recreation, Sport and Tourism
Recreation, Sport, & Tourism Faculty\ Minor contact: Toni Liechty: tliechty@illinois.edu