About the Recreation 101 Virtual Courses
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 Course series gives NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.
Offered and purchased separately, the 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.
In 2024 NIRSA launched:
- Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101
- Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101, sponsored by USTA
- Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101
- Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101
Registration information:
- Nonmember: $180
- Member: $90
- Institutional Member: $135
- Premier member: $72
- Institutional Bundle: $229*
*For Institutional Bundle Registrants: Included with the bundle are 5 free registrations for a specific course title. These registrations are not transferable to other courses in the Recreation 101 series. 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 101 courses includes a 25% discount coupon for any Campus Recreation Essentials book. Limit one use of discount coupon per course registration.
Introduction to Collegiate Intramural Sports 101
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. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
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
The course debuted on June 18, 2024.
Introduction to Collegiate Sport Clubs 101
Sponsored by USTA
This course presents an overview of collegiate Sport Clubs designed to help a new or prospective professional gain an understanding of operations and best practices for developing and leading a sport clubs program. Participants will learn to identify how sport clubs programs are situated within campus structures and how relationships between campus partners can be most effectively built and maintained. Finances and funding, licensing, and national body governance will be explained through the lens of sport clubs to offer models of successful program management. The course outlines core approaches to sport clubs program design including student development, establishing roles and daily responsibilities, event planning, risk management, and creating policy language. Finally, with career development in mind the facilitators will recommend ways to enhance personal knowledge, navigate conferences and workshops, and leverage your network for ideal career opportunities. Upon completing the course, participants will receive a certificate of completion.
Instructors:
Ryan Parsons - Boston University
Domonique Dunn - The Ohio State University
Juliana Frigerio - Emory University
James Alexander - DePaul University
The course debuted on July 24, 2024.
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Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101
Are you looking to enhance the quality of your intramural sports program? Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101 is the perfect course to invest in for your team. This online course is specifically designed to equip you with the crucial skills and knowledge needed to effectively officiate a variety of intramural sports, ensuring fair play, safety, and a culture of fun and engagement. Topics discussed include student officials training, evaluation, leadership, recruitment, and retention. Outlets and outside resources will be highlighted to give you the resources you need to develop a successful officiating model, and the culture and environment of officiating will be explored as it relates to campus recreation. The course instructors will also outline career pathways, transferability, and continuing education opportunities to extend the throughline of officiating into professional workspaces and future learning.
Instructors:
Paden Alie - Purdue University
Scott Flickinger - SUNY Cortland
Agnelia "Tiff" Hernandez - University of Texas Rio Grande Valley
The course debuted on August 7, 2024.
Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101
Have esports taken root on your campus yet? This course will provide a broad look at esports programming on college campuses by defining what esports are, discussing the benefits of participation, highlighting pathways for professional development, and exploring various administrative models. Learn how to navigate the array of tournaments, leagues, and events surrounding esports while staying budget-conscious when running special events and programs for your campus’ respective gaming communities. Tap into considerations for developing the right spaces for your campus community today and into the future. Finally, bring it all together by identifying and developing the best staff, participants, student-athletes, and techniques to help you deliver outstanding esports programs on your campus.
Instructors:
Doug Ream - Eastern Kentucky University
Cybbi Barton - Texas Tech University
Chris Griebenow - University of California San Diego
Grant Deppen - Old Dominion University
Originally set to go live on September 25, the course debuted on October 16, 2024.
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Additional 101 courses will be developed to expand this roster, please let us know what you would like to see in the future!