Prepare for Success

To be successful as a recreation student and professional, you should, first and foremost, lead by example by living an active and healthy lifestyle. The career requires an ability to work with and motivate people of all different activity levels and ages, in both indoor and outdoor settings. You should also build strong interpersonal, planning, organizational and leadership skills.

Your First Year

During your first year in the University of Idaho's Bachelor of Science in Recreation program,you may take:

• Introduction to Recreation Professions
• Outdoor Leisure Pursuits
• Psychology
• Swimming
• English Composition
• River Reading and Whitewater Safety
• First Aid: Emergency Response
• Wilderness First Responder