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, Recreation 101 Virtual Courses give NIRSA members the opportunity to establish a core, introductory knowledge base tied to specific content domains.
Offered and purchased separately, 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.
Launching in 2025:
- Introduction to Student Development 101 - June
- Introduction to Outdoor Programs 101 - July
- Introduction to Facilities 101 - September
- Introduction to Fitness 101 - November
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.
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. Finances and funding, licensing, and national body governance are 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.
Introduction to Collegiate Recreation Officiating 101
This 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 are highlighted to give you the resources you need to develop a successful officiating model, and the culture of officiating is explored as it relates to campus recreation.
Introduction to Collegiate Esports 101
This course provides 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. 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.
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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!