SRST Course Schedule

200 Level Courses

SRST 200: History of Sport and Leisure in America. 3 credits.
Traces the history of sport and leisure in America. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to three attempts.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

300 Level Courses

SRST 360: Sport Based Youth Development. 3 credits.
An interdisciplinary examination of current trends and issues in youth sport, with a focus on non-school based community programs. Emphasis is placed on the structural characteristics of sport and physical activity programs as they pertain to proper development of children and adolescents. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to two attempts. Equivalent to PHED 360.
Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

400 Level Courses

SRST 450: Research Methods. 3 credits.
Covers the development of empirical research designs for both practical and theoretical problems in health, fitness, and recreation resources management. Includes literature review of hypothesized relationships, and formulation of research proposals. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. Limited to three attempts.
Mason Core: Mason Core (All)
Specialized Designation: Writing Intensive in Major
Recommended Prerequisite: 60 credits.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: STAT 250C, 250XS, DESC 210C, OM 210C, IT 250C, EDRS 220C or BUS 210C.
C Requires minimum grade of C.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Undergraduate Regular scale.

500 Level Courses

SRST 595: Thesis Preparation. 2 credits.
Provides a basic overview and working knowledge of the procedures to be used towards completion of the thesis. With competencies gained in previous sport and recreation studies courses, the student will begin to form the criteria, considered evidence, and judgment towards a research topic for SRST 799. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Independent Study
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
SRST 598: Special Topics. 1-6 credits.
Focuses on projects related to sport and/or recreation studies. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Specialized Designation: Topic Varies
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
SRST 599: Independent Study in Sport and Recreation Studies. 1-3 credits.
Studies problem area in sport and recreation studies research, theory, or practice under direction of faculty member. Notes: Students engage in one-on-one or seminar independent study with an SRST faculty member. The faculty member may be the student's thesis or project supervisor. While SRST 599 is repeatable, 3 credit hours must be designated for Preparation of Thesis or Project Proposal. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 3 credits.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Independent Study
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Special scale.

600 Level Courses

SRST 606: Foundations of Sport and Recreation Studies. 3 credits.
Examines the historical development of the Sport and Recreation Studies fields. Explores the interconnection between these phenomena in the context of the social, cultural and economic forces shaping American and global societies. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to English Language, Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.
SRST 623: Research Design and Statistical Reasoning. 3 credits.
Introduces basic principles of scientific and scholarly inquiry in Sport and Recreation Studies. Explores the logic and practice of methods and techniques employed in research related to sport and recreation. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May not be repeated for credit.
Registration Restrictions:

Enrollment limited to students with a class of Advanced to Candidacy, Graduate, Junior Plus, Non-Degree or Senior Plus.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate, Non-Degree or Undergraduate level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Lecture
Grading:
This course is graded on the Graduate Regular scale.

700 Level Courses

SRST 796: Seminar in Sport and Recreation Studies. 1 credit.
Scholarly forum for the presentation and discussion of contemporary topics in sport and recreation studies. Graduate students, faculty, and visiting scholars/practitioners share ongoing research and practical applications. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May not be repeated for credit.
Recommended Prerequisite: All other coursework with the exception of concurrent capstone.
Schedule Type: Seminar
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
SRST 798: Master's Project/Internship. 1-6 credits.
Offers capstone experience to enable students to demonstrate their integrative knowledge and skills accrued through study in their concentration area within Sport and Recreation Studies. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Recommended Corequisite: SRST 796.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (SRST 623B- or 623XS).
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Thesis
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.
SRST 799: Master's Thesis. 1-6 credits.
Explores sport and recreation problem using appropriate research methodology and under supervision of graduate faculty member. Offered by School of Sport/Rec/Tour Mgmt. May be repeated within the degree for a maximum 6 credits.
Registration Restrictions:

Required Prerequisites: (SRST 623B- or 623XS).
B- Requires minimum grade of B-.
XS Requires minimum grade of XS.

Enrollment is limited to Graduate or Non-Degree level students.

Students in a Non-Degree Undergraduate degree may not enroll.

Schedule Type: Thesis
Grading:
This course is graded on the Satisfactory/No Credit scale.