Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101

Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101

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    • Nonmember - $180
    • Member - $90
    • Institutional Member - $135
    • Premier Member - $72

Course Description

This course provides an in-depth introduction to collegiate intramural sports, covering their definition, benefits, historical evolution, and various types. Participants will learn how to plan, organize, and run intramural events and tournaments effectively. The course includes strategies for event planning, facility management, team recruitment, and student development. It also covers tournament formats, officiating, and equipment guidelines. Additionally, the course emphasizes the importance of evaluating and improving intramural programs through participant feedback, data analysis, and adapting to changing demographics. Future trends and the integration of technology in intramural sports are also explored.

Instructors

  • Heather Marshall - University of Central Florida 
  • Nicholas D’Amato - UMass Amherst  
  • Kayla Irlbeck – Sacramento State Parker Goss - University of Wisconsin, Madison 
  • Victor A. Martin - Southern Illinois University

Check out the rest of our Recreation 101 lineup here.

Registration for any of these 101 courses includes a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book. Limit one use of discount coupon per course registration.

For Institutional Bundle Registrants: Included with the Bundle are 5 free registrations. For each additional after 5, there is a 65% savings over regular individual registration pricing. After the Bundle is purchased, you will be emailed 2 promo codes to be used to register your other attendees.

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Module 1: Career Paths and Introduction to NIRSA
Open to view video.
Open to view video. In this module we discuss career paths into Intramural Sports and how to find an Intramural job that aligns with your goals and values. We discuss the role of NIRSA within the Campus Recreation profession as well as the resources available to NIRSA professionals along with its founding and history. We also discuss the typical framework of Intramurals within campus recreation departments and the impact that can have on intramural professionals and their jobs. Learning Outcomes: • Learn the role of intramural sports within a university and NIRSA • Learn about the career paths to becoming an intramural professional and the pros and cons of different paths • Learn about the history and resources available within NIRSA
Module 2: First 30 Days
Open to view video.
Open to view video. In this module we discuss career paths into Intramural Sports and how to find an Intramural job that aligns with your goals and values. We discuss the role of NIRSA within the Campus Recreation profession as well as the resources available to NIRSA professionals along with it’s founding and history. We also discuss the typical framework of Intramurals within campus recreation departments and the impact that can have on intramural professionals and their jobs. Learning Outcomes: • Learn the role of intramural sports within a university and NIRSA • Learn about the career paths to becoming an intramural professional and the pros and cons of different path • Learn about the history and resources available within NIRSA
Module 3: Nuts and Bolts of Intramurals
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
Module 4: Student Development
Open to view video.
Open to view video.
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