Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101

Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101

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    • Non-member - $180
    • Member - $90
    • Institutional Member - $135
    • Premier Member - $72

NIRSA is committed to creating professional pathways through in-depth explorations of functional areas across collegiate recreation. Complementing available resources such as the Campus Recreation Essentials series, the Recreation 101 Virtual Courses give NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.

Recreation 101 Virtual Courses are fully online, asynchronous experiences so participants can take them whenever they like and at their own pace. Each of them is anchored by approximately four hours of on-demand video content designed and taught by experts in each functional area. These courses are designed to be evergreen and will be reviewed and updated periodically to showcase current best practices in the profession.

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

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.

In addition to Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101, check out the rest of our Recreation 101 lineup:

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.

*Registration for any of these Recreation 101 courses grants a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book.  

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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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