The Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals
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Join the growing number of collegiate recreational sports professionals who are making a commitment to intentional professional development. With the Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional (RCRSP) designation, you can demonstrate your commitment to a higher standard.
RCRSP designation holders demonstrate professionalism, quality, and a commitment to:
- Staying current in the profession’s topics, trends, and best practices through their participation in continuing education and volunteer service opportunities
- Professional and personal growth
- Advancing the collegiate recreational sports profession on their campus and in the field of higher education
Official title:The official title conferred on registered professionals is Registered Collegiate Recreational
Sports Professional (acronym: RCRSP).
Official title of the governing body:
Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional Registry Commission (PRC).
Type of credential:
A credential is a declaration of qualification, competence, or authority issued to an individual by a third party with the authority to do so. Credential is the umbrella term used for the many types of programs that exist. A credential may be in the form of an academic degree, licensure, certification, accreditation, designation, and certificate. The RCRSP is a credential type called a designation.
Application:
Recognizing the diversity of the career paths that exist in the field of collegiate recreation, there are three pathways of admission to the Registry, each with distinct education and experience requirements.
Renewal:
Renewal applicants must demonstrate that they have earned 4.5 Continuing Education Units (CEUs)within a 3 -year period by submitting a renewal application and a list of all the education and professional involvement activities they wish to apply towards the 4.5 CEU renewal requirement.
Please consult the RCRSP Handbook for more information on obtaining the RCRSP designation or email Registry@NIRSA.org.
Get Involved
The Registry supports evolving practices of collegiate recreational sports practitioners, provides a framework for lifelong competency based professional development, and inspires purposeful acquisition of new skills.
Track Your Progress
Current RCRSP designation holders may submit appeal requests
to the Registry Commission.
Members of the Professional Registry are active learners in eight core competencies
“The Professional Registry provides professionals in our field a standard of education and involvement to live by.”
“It is important that not just entry-level staff but also senior-level staff continue to educate themselves on the latest trends in our profession. While some of us may feel we have arrived, our journey of learning should never end.”
“The Professional Registry is a way to identify, recognize, and benchmark individuals’ contributions to the profession and their continuing commitment to learn, serve, and improve the field.”
Up Close with the Registry
A few times each year, NIRSA highlights a member of the Professional Registry. Discover how these NIRSA Members enhance their careers and capabilities by being a Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional.
Registry Commission
Policies, standards, and other matters pertaining to the Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals are managed by the Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional Registry Commission.