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Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies

If you enjoy healthy living combined with the many pleasures of leisure, sport, and tourism, then why not turn your passion into a career? Want to avoid working at a desk for the rest of your life? Are you a people person? Do you enjoy being active at work? The Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies major at Middle Tennessee State University offers specializations in recreation administration, outdoor recreation, sport studies, event planning, and tourism studies. Also, be sure to check out our Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) Program. Students accepted into the ABM can take up to four graduate classes that count both for the B.S. in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies (LSTS) and M.S. in Leisure and Sport Management (LSM) at no additional cost! Both our undergraduate LSTS and graduate LSM  programs give professionals opportunities that range from running their own facilities to becoming athletic directors—and everything in between.

To learn more about the LSTS degrees, click on the DEGREES tab. The mission, vision, and value statements; forms and manuals, and accreditation statistics can be found under the INFO tab.

MTSU alum Rainone works as Tennessee State Parks ranger

MTSU alum Rainone works as Tennessee State Parks ranger

Graduate Shaun Rainone (’14) is a park ranger at Panther Creek State Park, where he is developing a birds of prey program. He previously worked with the Jr. Ranger field team for Tennessee State Parks and visited schools as state parks mascot Ramble the Racoon alongside Titans mascot T-Rac. Rainone also was a ranger in summer programs and showed kids why snakes and birds of prey are important and protected. He worked with a rescue bald eagle from Reelfoot Lake State Park during the 2015 Titans draft party (pictured). Many Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies courses relate to his current work, but he cites a field study course at Radnor Lake State Natural Area as crucial to his future. He also studied abroad in Europe. “Many of the things I learned along the way are now being taught to youngsters and people throughout Tennessee,” he says.

Explore a world of opportunities

After graduating with an associate degree, Alexandria Willocks had no desire to obtain a bachelor's degree. The MTSU senior is thankful that the Leisure, Sports, and Tourism Studies major caught her attention. “While in this major I have learned more than I thought possible. I have been able to study tourism in post-Soviet Union Czech Republic and Poland and wine tourism in Canada,” she says. “The firsthand experience opportunities give students real skills that they will need after graduation. I am so thankful I found this major when I did and I'm proud to be a part of it!”

The exciting Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies program offers a range of career opportunities from recreation and sport and tourism management to outdoor leadership. This ever-changing field requires skilled, versatile professionals with expertise in customer service and personnel management. Students have access to real world experience ranging from internships at state parks to study abroad trips to places such as Ireland, France, and Italy where visits to historic parks and museums help students gain a better understanding of tourism. Potential career options include work in

Leisure Studies

  • Campus recreation
  • Community recreation
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Parks and recreation departments
  • Facilities management
  • Military recreation
  • Youth recreation 

Sports

  • Athletic administration
  • Coaching (all levels)
  • Community/public relations
  • General management
  • Professional organization sales
  • Recreational sport
  • Youth sport 

Tourism

  • Chambers of commerce administrator
  • Convention planner
  • Hotel administrator
  • Tourism development
  • Travel and tourism management
  • Travel counselor/agent
  • Visitor information provider
  • Wine tourism

Employers of MTSU alumni include

  • Arnold Air Force Base
  • LSU Campus Recreation
  • New Frontiers
  • North Rutherford YMCA
  • Tennessee State Parks

For complete curriculum details, click on the REQUIREMENTS tab above.

Undergraduate

The Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies program is a major leading to a Bachelor of Science (B.S.) degree with a general core accredited through the Council on Accreditation: Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (COAPRT). Students may choose courses from tracks in recreation administration, outdoor recreation, sport studies, and tourism studies. Click here to see the upper division form.

The Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies program does not require a minor; however, possible choices include Athletic Coaching and Officiating, Communication Disorders, Driver and Traffic Safety Education, Health, Health and Physical Education, Health and Human Performance, or Recreation.

Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) Program – BS 

The LSTS Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) Program allows eligible students to take selected courses that will count towards a Bachelors of Science (B.S.) in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies and Masters of Science (M.S.) in Leisure and Sport Management. LSTS majors who have completed 75 hours of coursework and who have a 3.0 GPA or higher are eligible to apply for the ABM. Once accepted, students work with their advisor to identify four graduate classes that may substitute for four undergraduate classes, at no additional cost! These four graduate courses (12 credits) may then transfer toward a Masters of Science in Leisure and Sport Management (students must earn a B or higher in all graduate classes and have cumulative UG GPA 3.25). ABM students who earn a grade of B or higher in their graduate courses and who maintain a cumulative GPA of 3.25 are eligible to be admitted to LSM Masters Program without taking the GRE. The M.S. in LSM requires 30 credit hours (thesis track) or 36 credit hours (internship track) of coursework. Students must apply & meet the specified requirements.

Graduate

The department also offers a Master of Science (M.S.) degree with a major in Leisure and Sport Management and two concentrations from which to choose: Recreation and Leisure Services and Sport Industry. A Ph.D. is available in Human Performance within which one can specialize in leisure studies.

Other programs offered by HHP

Other undergraduate majors offered by the Health and Human Performance Department that lead to a B.S. include  Athletic Training; Exercise Science; Community and Public Health with concentrations in Public Health and Health Education and Lifetime Wellness; Physical Education; and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

The department offers undergraduate minors in Athletic Coaching and Officiating, Driver and Traffic Safety Education, Health, Health and Physical Education, Health and Human Performance, Recreation, and Somatic Movement Education, and Speech-Language Pathology and Audiology.

In addition, an M.S. is offered with a major in Health and Human Performance, which has two concentrations: Health and Physical Education.

Other specializations under the Ph.D. in Human Performance are exercise science, health, and physical education.

Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies, B.S.

Department of Health and Human Performance 
615-904-8359
Joey Gray, program coordinator
Joey.Gray@mtsu.edu

The major in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies (LSTS) requires 64 hours and provides knowledge, skills, and experiences for students interested in preparing for positions in the leisure, sport, and tourism services professions. The major requires a general core accredited by NRPA. Specializations in LSTS include sport management, tourism studies, event planning, outdoor recreation, and recreation administration. A minor or advised electives of approximately 15 credit hours may also be chosen.

Accelerated Bachelors to Masters (ABM) Program: Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies majors can apply to participate in the ABM program. Students accepted into the program can take up to four graduate classes that count both for the B.S. in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies major AND M.S. in Leisure and Sport Management at no additional cost.

Academic Map

Following is a printable, suggested four-year schedule of courses:

Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies, B.S., Academic Map  

Degree Requirements

General Education (41 hours)

General Education requirements include courses in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Major Requirements (64 hours)

  • LSTS 3010 - Introduction to Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies

    3 credit hours

    Development and basic concepts of the leisure, sport, and tourism studies profession. History, definitions, theories, and social psychological concepts as well career opportunities and areas of service delivery.

  • LSTS 3380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Explores issues surrounding leisure, sport, and tourism opportunities for persons with disabilities. Introduces important issues such as attitudes, advocacy, accessibility, legislation, and the broad range of opportunities in the provision of leisure, sport, and tourism services for persons with disabilities in our society. For LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 3530 - Program Planning in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: LSTS 3010. The understanding of participant leisure, sport, and tourism needs and ways organizations create services to respond to them. For LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 3540 - Facility Operations in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Theoretical foundations, principles, and subsequent application of these principles will provide a unique vantage point in the understanding of addressing various aspects of facility operations in the leisure, sport, and tourism industry. Provides insight into the facility operations industry; facility administration, event logistics, ethical concerns, ADA requirements, risk management, emergency preparedness, crowd management, safety and security, budget development, sponsorships, scheduling and booking, contract and negotiations, labor union relations, customer service within collegiate, private, public and community entities.

  • LSTS 3560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: LSTS 3010 and LSTS 3530. Provides an opportunity for supervised practical application of classroom theory in professional leisure, sports, and tourism field work. LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 4540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Provides an opportunity for understanding the duties and responsibilities of an administrator and for developing the ability to perform these in recreation and leisure settings. For LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 4660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Research and evaluation procedures and techniques applicable to assessing leisure, sport, and tourism service programs, participants, administrative structures, and resources. Emphasis on beginning and completing a "real-world" evaluation project.

  • LSTS 4890 - Senior Seminar in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: LSTS 3010 and LSTS 3530. Review of philosophy and professional ethics of leisure, sport, and tourism services. Self assessment of student's strengths, limitations, and career aspirations. Preparation of reference files, letters, and resumes. Identification of, application to, and acceptance by department-approved agencies for completion of internship.

  • LSTS 4550 - Business Applications in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Explores the application of public relations, customer service, and marketing systems including procedures for developing marketing and budget plans for leisure, sport, and tourism services. Emphasizes public and customer relations, budgeting, and organizing and analyzing the marketing strategies in leisure service, sport, and tourism organizations. LSTS majors only.

  • MKT 3820 - Principles of Marketing  3 credit hours  OR 

    MKT 3820 - Principles of Marketing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Survey of the functions, processes, and institutions involved in the distribution of consumer and industrial goods and services. Decision making in marketing management introduced.

  • MKT 3865 - Sports Marketing  3 credit hours  

    MKT 3865 - Sports Marketing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: MKT 3820 and admission into the College of Business. Survey of issues pertaining to the marketing of sports products and entities. Focuses on the application of strategic marketing planning to the sports industry.

  • EXL 4000 - Experiential Learning Seminar

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, EXL Scholars Program participant. Culminating experience for students in the EXL Scholars Program. Students will develop an e-portfolio of experiential and service-learning experiences and will participate in discussions of their EXL experiences.

LSTS Track Electives (15 hours)

  • LSTS 3000 - Leisure in Your Life

    3 credit hours

    Issues relative to choices an individual and society make when utilizing "free" time and resources. Increased understanding of the multibillion dollar leisure industry and its effect on our personal and collective lives.

  • LSTS 3100 - Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry

    3 credit hours

    Introduces the structure and scope of the travel/tourism and hospitality industry, the largest national employment base in private industry. The tourism and hospitality industry encompasses lodging, travel, tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, resorts, restaurants, and food and beverage service. Provides knowledge and skills for industry standards to ensure students prepared to complete in this multifaceted industry.

  • LSTS 3150 - Foundations of Sport Industry

    3 credit hours

    Introduces the dynamics of the sport industry field. Discusses theoretical foundation and subsequent application and addresses the various aspects of the sport industry profession. Provides a clear understanding of the role of sport industry professional, specifically the sport industry, ethical concerns, risk management, marketing, economics, and the supervision of sporting industry.

  • LSTS 3360 - Camp and Camp Counseling

    3 credit hours

    Emphasis on the camp counselor, including discussion of techniques and skills appropriate in various camp settings. Day-to-day management of residential, trip/travel, and special emphasis camps examined. Some off-campus experience.

  • LSTS 3370 - Principles of Outdoor Recreation

    3 credit hours

    Concepts, principles, and practices in various types of park, recreation, and tourism settings. Emphasis on overall and critical subsystems of the outdoor recreation management system primarily in public land settings.

  • LSTS 3371 - Principles of Interpretation and Resource Education

    3 credit hours

    The study of natural, cultural, and historical interpretation and resource education concepts, principles, and practices applicable to various types of recreation and leisure service settings. Emphasis on interpretation and resource education, why and how to interpret and educate about resources, as well as how to effectively manage interpretation and resource education in varied settings.

  • LSTS 3390 - Tourism and Commercial Recreation

    3 credit hours

    Introduces the broad sector of recreation and leisure services profession which focuses on delivery of leisure travel and tourism-based recreation services and programs. Particular emphasis placed upon understanding the relationship between commercial recreation organizations and historical, cultural, and natural resources.

  • LSTS 3520 - Leadership and Group Processes in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Conceptual and human relationship skills required of effective professionals. Emphasis on understanding group dynamics and processes associated with leading activities, programs, and personnel in leisure, sport, and tourism settings. Key component will be field application of skills. LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 3570 - Outdoor Pursuits Education

    3 credit hours

    Concentration on developing student's ability in adventure-based recreation and education. Emphasis placed on learning how to implement an outdoor pursuit experience for oneself and others. Both on- and off-campus experiences will be conducted and may involve day/overnight camping, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, caving, ropes courses, and orienteering.

  • LSTS 4110 - Youth Sport Programming and Administration

    3 credit hours

    Explores and examines youth sport history, philosophy, developmental stages of youth, administration and programming for youth, and current issues and events necessary to deliver youth sport activities within a variety of settings, agencies, and/or organizations. Addresses the various learning stages of youth sport and the impact these experiences can have on youth.

  • LSTS 4120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Explores and utilizes sustainable practices to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate tourism's potential contribution to, or detraction from, the quality of life for communities. Examines economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political impacts on community tourism development within the community tourism development context.

  • LSTS 4130 - Sport Tourism  3 credit hours  

    LSTS 4130 - Sport Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Familiarizes students with the sport tourism industry through exploration of sport in global society, sport event planning;/execution/evaluation, spectatorship, the economic and political sport tourism landscape, and policy impacting, and impacted by, sport tourism.

  • LSTS 4140 - Wine Tourism  3 credit hours  

    LSTS 4140 - Wine Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Familiarizes students with how wine and tourism industry diverge, and indeed converge, across a range of economic, technical, cultural, geographic, and vocational factors.

  • LSTS 4200 - The Hospitality and Hotel Industry

    3 credit hours

    In-depth examination of the principles, theories, and practices of the hospitality and hotel industry. Covers managerial practice, marketing, human resources, budgeting, and career components of hotel/lodging, resorts, restaurants, catering, and food and beverage services in the hospitality and hotel industry.

  • LSTS 4250 - The Sport Agent  3 credit hours  

    LSTS 4250 - The Sport Agent

    3 credit hours

    Introduces student to the principles, dynamics, and realities of the sport agent industry. Provides insight into the history and legal foundations of sports representation, the evolution of the industry, the business of competition for clients, common pitfalls of both representatives and clients, a wide array of ethical issues, the laws that govern the industry, the structures and language of contracts, negotiation tactics, and sport-specific information.

  • LSTS 4350 - Special Event Planning

    3 credit hours

    Introduces the planning and administration of special events to include weddings, ceremonies, festivals, and concerts. Explores the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and historical influences on special event decision-making. Reviews practices relevant to successful special events and consultancy for diverse clientele and settings. Offers understanding of the history, theoretical foundations, key intricacies of special events, the role of the planner, industry standards and trends, and career opportunities.

  • LSTS 4470 - Leisure and Aging

    3 credit hours

    Aging relative to the individual, family, peers, and society with an emphasis on leisure. The holistic approach including physical, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, and cognitive aspects. Interdisciplinary approach makes this course ideal for the developing or practicing human service professional.

  • LSTS 4490 - Campus Recreation

    3 credit hours

    For those wishing to acquire a specific and comprehensive knowledge of the recreational sports program and an understanding of its place and value in education and society.

  • LSTS 4550 - Business Applications in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Explores the application of public relations, customer service, and marketing systems including procedures for developing marketing and budget plans for leisure, sport, and tourism services. Emphasizes public and customer relations, budgeting, and organizing and analyzing the marketing strategies in leisure service, sport, and tourism organizations. LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 4580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues

    3 credit hours

    Increases awareness of the importance of environmental considerations when planning, managing, or administering outdoor recreation programs. Includes environmental issues and methods of seeking solutions to environmental problems.

  • LSTS 4790 - Sport and Society

    3 credit hours

    (Same as SOC 4790.) A behavioral approach to the sport and leisure phenomena from the related perspectives of sociology and anthropology.

  • LSTS 4850 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Leisure and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    An in-depth study of the leisure experience in other (non-U.S.) cultures through onsite observations; visits to cultural/historic sites; and interactions with managers and staff at selected parks, museums, attractions, and world heritage sites.

  • LSTS 4920 - Independent Study in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies

    3 credit hours

    (Same as ATHT 4920/EXSC 4920/HLTH 4920/PHED 4920.) Independent study topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a formal paper and/or comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. A maximum of three credit hours may be applied toward degree.

  • ATHC 3810 - Directing Intramurals

    3 credit hours

    The organization and administration of intramural programs. Actual participation in developing and supervising intramural activities.

  • ATHC 4060 - Sport Psychology  3 credit hours  

    ATHC 4060 - Sport Psychology

    3 credit hours

    (Same as PSY 4060.) The application of behavioral principles, motivational research, personality factors, social/psychological findings, cognitive processes, dysfunctional behavior knowledge, and psychometric assessment procedures to the arena of sports. Introduces students to this discipline and provides knowledge to help enhance their own performances and the performances of others.

  • ATHC 4690 - Psychology of Coaching and Officiating

    3 credit hours

    The applications of psychological principles to the coaching, officiating, and playing of athletics at various levels. Emphasis will be on the motivation of and communication with and between all participants in athletic competition at a variety of levels.

  • ATHC 4800 - Administration of High School and College Athletics

    3 credit hours

    Deals with administrative concerns of athletic eligibility, contest management, equipment, finances, budgets, safety, layout and maintenance of facilities, public relations, publicity, and current athletic trends.

  • BCED 4300 - Professional Meeting, Event, Exhibition, and Convention (MEEC) Management

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Admission into the College of Business. Introduces students to the meetings, events, exhibitions, and conventions (MEEC) industry.  Explores the core issues of the MEEC industry from the fundamentals to the contemporary trends.

  • BCED 4570 - Meeting, Event, Exhibition, and Convention (MEEC) Practicum

    3 credit hours

    Completion of all minor required courses (including LSTS 3530 and BCED 4300). Provides students with practical work experience in the Meeting, Event, Exhibition, and Convention industry.

Electives (9 hours)

  • Advisor approved

Internship (12 hours)

  • LSTS 4901 - Internship in Outdoor Recreation

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40- hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

  • LSTS 4902 - Internship in Recreation Administration

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

  • LSTS 4903 - Internship in Sport Studies

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a sport agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

  • LSTS 4904 - Internship in Tourism Studies

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a tourism agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

Minor/Advised Electives (15 hours)

Total hours in program: 120

 

Curriculum: Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies

Curricular listings include General Education requirements in Communication, History, Humanities and/or Fine Arts, Mathematics, Natural Sciences, and Social/Behavioral Sciences categories.

Freshman

 

  • ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing  3 credit hours  (Comm) 

    ENGL 1010 - Expository Writing

    3 credit hours

    The first General Education English course. Emphasis on learning to adapt composing processes to a variety of expository and analytic writing assignments. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.

  • ENGL 1020 - Research and Argumentative Writing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: ENGL 1010. The second General Education English course. Emphasis on analytic and argumentative writing and on locating, organizing, and using library resource materials in the writing. Minimum grade of C- required for credit.

  • COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication  3 credit hours  (Comm) 

    COMM 2200 - Fundamentals of Communication

    3 credit hours

    Principles and processes of effective public oral communication including researching, critical thinking, organizing, presenting, listening, and using appropriate language. Counts as part of the General Education Communication requirement. TBR Common Course: COMM 2025

  • Humanities and/or Fine Arts 6 credit hours
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours
  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
  • Mathematics 3 credit hours

 

Choose 6 hours from:

  • HIST 2010 - Survey of United States History I

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2010

  • HIST 2020 - Survey of United States History II

    3 credit hours

    Survey of the political, economic, social, cultural, and diplomatic phases of American life in its regional, national, and international aspects. HIST 2010 discusses the era from the beginning to 1877. HIST 2020 discusses the era from 1877 to the present. These courses are prerequisite for all advanced courses in American history and satisfy the General Education History requirement. HIST 2010 is NOT a prerequisite for HIST 2020. TBR Common Course: HIST 2020

  • HIST 2030 - Tennessee History

    3 credit hours

    The role of the state in the development of the nation. May be used to satisfy one part of the General Education History requirement. TBR Common Course: HIST 2030

Subtotal: 31 Hours

 

Sophomore

 

  • ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture  3 credit hours  (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2020 - Themes in Literature and Culture

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Traces a specific theme or idea through a number of literary texts that reflect different historical and cultural contexts. Subject will vary.

  • ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature  3 credit hours  (Hum/FA) OR 

    ENGL 2030 - The Experience of Literature

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. The reading of a variety of literary types which illuminate themes and experiences common to human existence.

  • HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation  3 credit hours  (Hum/FA) 

    HUM 2610 - Foreign Literature in Translation

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: ENGL 1010 and ENGL 1020. Representative works of French, German, and Hispanic authors in English translation. No foreign-language proficiency required. Carries General Education credit.

 

  • LSTS 3010 - Introduction to Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies

    3 credit hours

    Development and basic concepts of the leisure, sport, and tourism studies profession. History, definitions, theories, and social psychological concepts as well career opportunities and areas of service delivery.

  • LSTS 3530 - Program Planning in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: LSTS 3010. The understanding of participant leisure, sport, and tourism needs and ways organizations create services to respond to them. For LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 3540 - Facility Operations in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Theoretical foundations, principles, and subsequent application of these principles will provide a unique vantage point in the understanding of addressing various aspects of facility operations in the leisure, sport, and tourism industry. Provides insight into the facility operations industry; facility administration, event logistics, ethical concerns, ADA requirements, risk management, emergency preparedness, crowd management, safety and security, budget development, sponsorships, scheduling and booking, contract and negotiations, labor union relations, customer service within collegiate, private, public and community entities.

  • LSTS track courses 6 credit hours
  • Minor or advised elective courses 6 credit hours
  • Natural Sciences 4 credit hours
  • Social/Behavioral Sciences 3 credit hours

Subtotal: 31 Hours

 

Junior

 

  • LSTS 3560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: LSTS 3010 and LSTS 3530. Provides an opportunity for supervised practical application of classroom theory in professional leisure, sports, and tourism field work. LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 3380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Explores issues surrounding leisure, sport, and tourism opportunities for persons with disabilities. Introduces important issues such as attitudes, advocacy, accessibility, legislation, and the broad range of opportunities in the provision of leisure, sport, and tourism services for persons with disabilities in our society. For LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 4540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Provides an opportunity for understanding the duties and responsibilities of an administrator and for developing the ability to perform these in recreation and leisure settings. For LSTS majors only.

  • LSTS 4660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Research and evaluation procedures and techniques applicable to assessing leisure, sport, and tourism service programs, participants, administrative structures, and resources. Emphasis on beginning and completing a "real-world" evaluation project.

  • LSTS 4890 - Senior Seminar in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: LSTS 3010 and LSTS 3530. Review of philosophy and professional ethics of leisure, sport, and tourism services. Self assessment of student's strengths, limitations, and career aspirations. Preparation of reference files, letters, and resumes. Identification of, application to, and acceptance by department-approved agencies for completion of internship.

  • LSTS track courses 9 credit hours
  • Advisor-approved elective 3 credit hours

  • LSTS 4550 - Business Applications in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism

    3 credit hours

    Explores the application of public relations, customer service, and marketing systems including procedures for developing marketing and budget plans for leisure, sport, and tourism services. Emphasizes public and customer relations, budgeting, and organizing and analyzing the marketing strategies in leisure service, sport, and tourism organizations. LSTS majors only.

  • MKT 3820 - Principles of Marketing  3 credit hours  OR 

    MKT 3820 - Principles of Marketing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisite: Junior standing. Survey of the functions, processes, and institutions involved in the distribution of consumer and industrial goods and services. Decision making in marketing management introduced.

  • MKT 3865 - Sports Marketing  3 credit hours  

    MKT 3865 - Sports Marketing

    3 credit hours

    Prerequisites: MKT 3820 and admission into the College of Business. Survey of issues pertaining to the marketing of sports products and entities. Focuses on the application of strategic marketing planning to the sports industry.

Subtotal: 30 Hours

Senior

  • EXL 4000 - Experiential Learning Seminar

    1 credit hour

    Prerequisites: Senior standing, EXL Scholars Program participant. Culminating experience for students in the EXL Scholars Program. Students will develop an e-portfolio of experiential and service-learning experiences and will participate in discussions of their EXL experiences.

  • Advisor-approved electives 6 credit hours
  • Minor or advised elective courses 9 credit hours

 

  • LSTS 4901 - Internship in Outdoor Recreation

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40- hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

  • LSTS 4902 - Internship in Recreation Administration

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

  • LSTS 4903 - Internship in Sport Studies

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a sport agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

  • LSTS 4904 - Internship in Tourism Studies

    12 credit hours

    Prerequisites: Departmental approval; senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a tourism agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

Subtotal: 28 Hours

Dr. Rudy Dunlap

Associate Professor

Dr. Steven G Estes

Professor

Dr. Joey Gray

Associate Professor

Dr. Colby Jubenville

Professor

Dr. Dawn Shelar

Professor

Dr. I-Chun (Nicky) Wu

Assistant Professor

Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies

Course offerings by semester

LSTS 3000 - Leisure in Your Life
3 credit hours

Issues relative to choices an individual and society make when utilizing "free" time and resources. Increased understanding of the multibillion dollar leisure industry and its effect on our personal and collective lives.

LSTS 3010 - Introduction to Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies
3 credit hours

Development and basic concepts of the leisure, sport, and tourism studies profession. History, definitions, theories, and social psychological concepts as well career opportunities and areas of service delivery.

LSTS 3100 - Introduction to the Tourism and Hospitality Industry
3 credit hours

Introduces the structure and scope of the travel/tourism and hospitality industry, the largest national employment base in private industry. The tourism and hospitality industry encompasses lodging, travel, tourism, recreation, amusements, attractions, resorts, restaurants, and food and beverage service. Provides knowledge and skills for industry standards to ensure students prepared to complete in this multifaceted industry.

LSTS 3150 - Foundations of Sport Industry
3 credit hours

Introduces the dynamics of the sport industry field. Discusses theoretical foundation and subsequent application and addresses the various aspects of the sport industry profession. Provides a clear understanding of the role of sport industry professional, specifically the sport industry, ethical concerns, risk management, marketing, economics, and the supervision of sporting industry.

LSTS 3360 - Camp and Camp Counseling
3 credit hours

Emphasis on the camp counselor, including discussion of techniques and skills appropriate in various camp settings. Day-to-day management of residential, trip/travel, and special emphasis camps examined. Some off-campus experience.

LSTS 3370 - Principles of Outdoor Recreation
3 credit hours

Concepts, principles, and practices in various types of park, recreation, and tourism settings. Emphasis on overall and critical subsystems of the outdoor recreation management system primarily in public land settings.

LSTS 3371 - Principles of Interpretation and Resource Education
3 credit hours

The study of natural, cultural, and historical interpretation and resource education concepts, principles, and practices applicable to various types of recreation and leisure service settings. Emphasis on interpretation and resource education, why and how to interpret and educate about resources, as well as how to effectively manage interpretation and resource education in varied settings.

LSTS 3380 - Disabilities and Diversity in Leisure, Sport, and Touri
3 credit hours

Explores issues surrounding leisure, sport, and tourism opportunities for persons with disabilities. Introduces important issues such as attitudes, advocacy, accessibility, legislation, and the broad range of opportunities in the provision of leisure, sport, and tourism services for persons with disabilities in our society. For LSTS majors only.

LSTS 3390 - Tourism and Commercial Recreation
3 credit hours

Introduces the broad sector of recreation and leisure services profession which focuses on delivery of leisure travel and tourism-based recreation services and programs. Particular emphasis placed upon understanding the relationship between commercial recreation organizations and historical, cultural, and natural resources.

LSTS 3520 - Leadership and Group Processes in Leisure, Sport, and T
3 credit hours

Conceptual and human relationship skills required of effective professionals. Emphasis on understanding group dynamics and processes associated with leading activities, programs, and personnel in leisure, sport, and tourism settings. Key component will be field application of skills. LSTS majors only.

LSTS 3530 - Program Planning in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

Prerequisite: LSTS 3010. The understanding of participant leisure, sport, and tourism needs and ways organizations create services to respond to them. For LSTS majors only.

LSTS 3540 - Facility Operations in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

Theoretical foundations, principles, and subsequent application of these principles will provide a unique vantage point in the understanding of addressing various aspects of facility operations in the leisure, sport, and tourism industry. Provides insight into the facility operations industry; facility administration, event logistics, ethical concerns, ADA requirements, risk management, emergency preparedness, crowd management, safety and security, budget development, sponsorships, scheduling and booking, contract and negotiations, labor union relations, customer service within collegiate, private, public and community entities.

LSTS 3560 - Field Studies in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: LSTS 3010 and LSTS 3530. Provides an opportunity for supervised practical application of classroom theory in professional leisure, sports, and tourism field work. LSTS majors only.

LSTS 3570 - Outdoor Pursuits Education
3 credit hours

Concentration on developing student's ability in adventure-based recreation and education. Emphasis placed on learning how to implement an outdoor pursuit experience for oneself and others. Both on- and off-campus experiences will be conducted and may involve day/overnight camping, canoeing, kayaking, rock climbing, rappelling, caving, ropes courses, and orienteering.

LSTS 4110 - Youth Sport Programming and Administration
3 credit hours

Explores and examines youth sport history, philosophy, developmental stages of youth, administration and programming for youth, and current issues and events necessary to deliver youth sport activities within a variety of settings, agencies, and/or organizations. Addresses the various learning stages of youth sport and the impact these experiences can have on youth.

LSTS 4120 - Community Development through Leisure, Sport, and Touri
3 credit hours

Explores and utilizes sustainable practices to assess, develop, implement, and evaluate tourism's potential contribution to, or detraction from, the quality of life for communities. Examines economic, environmental, socio-cultural, and political impacts on community tourism development within the community tourism development context.

LSTS 4130 - Sport Tourism
3 credit hours

Familiarizes students with the sport tourism industry through exploration of sport in global society, sport event planning;/execution/evaluation, spectatorship, the economic and political sport tourism landscape, and policy impacting, and impacted by, sport tourism.

LSTS 4140 - Wine Tourism
3 credit hours

Familiarizes students with how wine and tourism industry diverge, and indeed converge, across a range of economic, technical, cultural, geographic, and vocational factors.

LSTS 4200 - The Hospitality and Hotel Industry
3 credit hours

In-depth examination of the principles, theories, and practices of the hospitality and hotel industry. Covers managerial practice, marketing, human resources, budgeting, and career components of hotel/lodging, resorts, restaurants, catering, and food and beverage services in the hospitality and hotel industry.

LSTS 4250 - The Sport Agent
3 credit hours

Introduces student to the principles, dynamics, and realities of the sport agent industry. Provides insight into the history and legal foundations of sports representation, the evolution of the industry, the business of competition for clients, common pitfalls of both representatives and clients, a wide array of ethical issues, the laws that govern the industry, the structures and language of contracts, negotiation tactics, and sport-specific information.

LSTS 4350 - Special Event Planning
3 credit hours

Introduces the planning and administration of special events to include weddings, ceremonies, festivals, and concerts. Explores the social, political, economic, cultural, religious, and historical influences on special event decision-making. Reviews practices relevant to successful special events and consultancy for diverse clientele and settings. Offers understanding of the history, theoretical foundations, key intricacies of special events, the role of the planner, industry standards and trends, and career opportunities.

LSTS 4470 - Leisure and Aging
3 credit hours

Aging relative to the individual, family, peers, and society with an emphasis on leisure. The holistic approach including physical, psychological, social, cultural, environmental, and cognitive aspects. Interdisciplinary approach makes this course ideal for the developing or practicing human service professional.

LSTS 4480 - Recreational Therapy Techniques
3 credit hours

Explores the many activity-based therapeutic interventions currently utilized to alleviate existing health-related problems, maintain current level of functioning, or to assist in overall rehabilitation efforts of the transdisciplinary treatment team.

LSTS 4490 - Campus Recreation
3 credit hours

For those wishing to acquire a specific and comprehensive knowledge of the recreational sports program and an understanding of its place and value in education and society.

LSTS 4499 - Therapeutic Terminology in RT
3 credit hours

Designed to provide students with an understanding of therapeutic terminology and the utilization of appropriate terminology for third party reimbursement, treatment teams, counseling, and medical documentation.

LSTS 4500 - Introduction to Recreational Therapy
3 credit hours

Explores the profession of recreational therapy, the wide range of disabilities, and the role of intervention in a variety of settings: clinical, community, and transitional. Topics include history, philosophy, professional development/certification, systemic program design, and implementation.

LSTS 4510 - Recreational Therapy in Clinical Settings
3 credit hours

Increases understanding of recreational therapy in clinical settings, working with persons with health-related issues and/or disability. Concepts of disease and disability, holistic approach, interdisciplinary treatment, assessment, intervention planning and implementation, evaluation, documentation, and third party reimbursement explored.

LSTS 4520 - Transitional and Community Recreational Therapy
3 credit hours

Addresses issues clients may face when leaving institutions and returning to their communities. Examines the role and provision of recreational therapy services in transitional and community-based settings.

LSTS 4540 - Organization and Administration of Leisure, Sport, and
3 credit hours

Provides an opportunity for understanding the duties and responsibilities of an administrator and for developing the ability to perform these in recreation and leisure settings. For LSTS majors only.

LSTS 4550 - Business Applications in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

Explores the application of public relations, customer service, and marketing systems including procedures for developing marketing and budget plans for leisure, sport, and tourism services. Emphasizes public and customer relations, budgeting, and organizing and analyzing the marketing strategies in leisure service, sport, and tourism organizations. LSTS majors only.

LSTS 4570 - Outdoor Recreation Workshop
3 credit hours

An off-campus course that provides materials and experiences unobtainable in the traditional classroom. Exposure to issues, trends, and concerns relevant to outdoor recreation, resource management, and the delivery of programs and services in outdoor environments. Public, private non-profits, and commercial agencies will be experienced through a series of field trips, talks, groups exercises, and other experiential-based activities.

LSTS 4580 - Seminar: Outdoor Recreation and Environmental Issues
3 credit hours

Increases awareness of the importance of environmental considerations when planning, managing, or administering outdoor recreation programs. Includes environmental issues and methods of seeking solutions to environmental problems.

LSTS 4590 - Readings in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

In-depth reading; preparation of an annotated bibliography and report. Arrangements for course should be made with the instructor prior to registration.

LSTS 4660 - Evaluation of Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

Research and evaluation procedures and techniques applicable to assessing leisure, sport, and tourism service programs, participants, administrative structures, and resources. Emphasis on beginning and completing a "real-world" evaluation project.

LSTS 4700 - Challenge Course Facilitation
3 credit hours

A systematic approach to the fundamentals of group management in an experiential ropes course setting. Focuses on both interpersonal and technical facilitation skills. Several on- and off-campus experiential, demonstration, and practical application sessions required.

LSTS 4790 - Sport and Society
3 credit hours

(Same as SOC 4790.) A behavioral approach to the sport and leisure phenomena from the related perspectives of sociology and anthropology.

LSTS 4850 - Cross-Cultural Perspectives in Leisure and Tourism
3 credit hours

An in-depth study of the leisure experience in other (non-U.S.) cultures through onsite observations; visits to cultural/historic sites; and interactions with managers and staff at selected parks, museums, attractions, and world heritage sites.

LSTS 4890 - Senior Seminar in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism
3 credit hours

Prerequisites: LSTS 3010 and LSTS 3530. Review of philosophy and professional ethics of leisure, sport, and tourism services. Self assessment of student's strengths, limitations, and career aspirations. Preparation of reference files, letters, and resumes. Identification of, application to, and acceptance by department-approved agencies for completion of internship.

LSTS 4900 - Internship in Therapeutic Recreation
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890; additional prerequisites: LSTS 4500, LSTS 4510, and LSTS 4480 or LSTS 4520. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

LSTS 4901 - Internship in Outdoor Recreation
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40- hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

LSTS 4902 - Internship in Recreation Administration
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Student assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a recreational agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

LSTS 4903 - Internship in Sport Studies
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a sport agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

LSTS 4904 - Internship in Tourism Studies
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; senior standing; minimum 2.25 GPA; LSTS 3010, LSTS 3530, LSTS 3540, LSTS 4540, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a tourism agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time.

LSTS 4920 - Independent Study in Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studie
3 credit hours

(Same as ATHT 4920/EXSC 4920/HLTH 4920/PHED 4920.) Independent study topics based on a study plan prepared in cooperation with a faculty supervisor. Culminates in a formal paper and/or comprehensive examination. Application forms must be completed and approved prior to enrollment. A maximum of three credit hours may be applied toward degree.

LSTS 4965 - Aquatic Exercise and Therapeutic Rehabilitation Techniq
3 credit hours

(Same as ATHT 4965.) Examines the various uses of the aquatic environment to develop, maintain, and improve physical performance with practical development of skills and techniques and aquatic exercise programming. Combines both didactic and laboratory activities in an experiential learning environment.

Tourism and Hospitality Management

THM 3110 - Tourism and Hospitality Planning and Development
3 credit hours

Explores various dimensions of the role tourism plays in community and regional development. Discusses the theories and practices regarding tourism supply and demand, economic impact, tourism structure and policy, environmental and social considerations, travel and tourism research. Specific attention given to sustainability of the community and industry and the examination of the dynamics between social or economic development and the quality of life for the residents.

THM 4210 - Customer Service in Tourism and Hospitality Management
3 credit hours

Offers preparation for students to meet and exceed customers' expectations within the tourism and hospitality industry. Review of customer service philosophy, theory, and techniques in tourism and hospitality. Service quality issues, service design and delivery, customer interactions and service recovery, customer relationships, and customer loyalty in tourism and hospitality addressed.

THM 4220 - International Tourism
3 credit hours

Examines international travel and tourism issues and trends, travel challenges, demand, popular destinations, safety, and international travel and tourism organizations. Utilizes current international tourism statistics to identify and analyze current industry trends. 

THM 4905 - Internship in Hospitality and Hotel Management
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; THM 3100, THM 3110, THM 3390, THM 3530, THM 4100, THM 4210, THM 4200, LSTS 4660, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training with a hospitality and/or hotel agency. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time for duration of course.

THM 4906 - Internship in Event Planning
12 credit hours

Prerequisites: Departmental approval; minimum 2.25 GPA; THM 3100, THM 3110, THM 3390, THM 3530, THM 4100, THM 4210, THM 4200, LSTS 4660, and LSTS 4890. Provides practical experience. Students assigned to a field experience to spend an entire semester or two summer sessions in on-the-job training in event planning. Students will work or volunteer 40 hours per week with an agency for a minimum of 480 hours of contact time for duration of course.

Mission Statement

The Leisure, Sport, and Tourism Studies (LSTS) program at Middle Tennessee State University is a nationally accredited academic program recognized by the Council on Accreditation: Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Related Professions (since 1994). We fully embrace the 2007-2017 Academic Master Plan of Middle Tennessee State University and work diligently to meet the goals and objectives described therein. The LSTS faculty is committed to creating an atmosphere of shared responsibility, respect, and dignity through open and honest communication, which will facilitate teamwork and enhance service delivery to our students, the campus and the community. Every opportunity to enhance the diversity of the faculty, staff, and students will be pursued in order to create a stimulating environment indicative of the larger global community. Through mutual respect and realistic expectations, faculty and staff will work together to further the mission of the University. We continually develop and revise goals in each of the three primary areas recognized by MTSU: education; research, and service.    

Vision Statement

The vision of the Leisure, Sport, and Tourism program is to work collaboratively within the Department of Health and Human Performance and Middle Tennessee State University to strengthen our students individually and collectively. We will prepare students to face the future by being globally oriented and skillfully prepared for the new challenges our society faces in this millennium. 

Value Statement

The Leisure, Sport, and Tourism program is located in the Department of Health and Human Performance and embraces the following core values:

  • Healthy and active lifestyles
  • Community service
  • Fostering of diverse experiences
  • Collaborative atmosphere
  • Lifelong learning

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