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Aquatic Facility Operator Certification
B.S. degree; Recreation and Parks Management
Note: This is not a major or minor.
| Course Name |
Hours |
| General Education Courses |
42 |
Major Courses
|
39
|
| Foundations of Recreation |
3 |
| Special Populations |
3 |
| Recreation Facilities |
3 |
| Techniques of Leadership |
3 |
| Recreation Programming |
3 |
| Field Experience (200 hrs/10 wks) |
3 |
| Administration of Recreation |
3 |
| Evaluation of Leisure Services |
3 |
| Senior Seminar |
3
|
| Internship (480 hrs/12 wks) |
12 |
Required Courses
|
|
| Outdoor Rec Ed |
3 |
| Recreation Sports Mgt |
3 |
| Risk Management |
3 |
| Optional Courses |
15 |
| Aquatic Facility Maintenance & Mgt |
2 |
| Principles of Management |
3 |
| Human Resource Management |
3 |
| Managerial Communications |
3 |
| Exploring Recreation Resource |
3 |
| Outdor Recreation Facilities Maintenance & Mgt |
2 |
| Suggested Electives |
18 |
| Minor or Coursework to total 124 hrs |
18
|
| Total Certification Requirements |
124 |
**It is suggested that you gain as much experience working in an aquatic setting as possible. Securing a Lifeguard and/or Water Safety Instructor Certification will also be beneficial.
AFO Training and Testing is conducted as part of the NRPA Congress held each fall. Students should register for conference & the training/exam the Fall BEFORE they complete their internship.
