Campus Recreation Foundations: Building Your Professional Path

Whether you’re beginning your career in campus recreation, transitioning from another field, or supporting a new professional on your team, this course provides a strong foundation for success.

Through practical tools, real-world scenarios, and guidance from experienced professionals, participants will gain a better understanding of the profession, strengthen everyday workplace skills, and feel more prepared to navigate a career in campus recreation. 

Build the knowledge, confidence, and practical foundation for long-term success in campus recreation. 

About the course

This online course will be delivered through five on-demand learning modules, designed to build knowledge and skills at the learner’s pace. Developed by leading campus recreation professionals, course modules will feature a mix of presentations, activities, and applied learning exercises.

Course designers include:

• Drake Belt, Associate Director, Facility Planning, Operations & Safety 
• Stacey Maline, Senior Associate Director of Campus Recreation at Penn State University