Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism - San Francisco State University

Professor Erik Rosegard, chair of the Department of Recreation, Parks & Tourism, describes SF State’s approach to the study of this field. He discusses the program offerings and what students can go on to do with a degree in Recreation, Parks & Tourism from SF State.

What's it like to be a student at SF State? Students discuss their experience.

Recreation, Parks, Tourism and Holistic Health Are Deeply Interconnected

RPT Faculty and Students Presenting Research at a National Conference

Faculty and Students Work in Mind-Body Biofeedback Lab

RPT Students in Class in Costa Rica

Proud RPT Graduates at Department Celebration in Candlestick Stadium

Create to Relate - a Holistic Health Student Planned Event At SFSU

Students Have Many Opportunities to Plan and Participate in Events

Student-Centered Research in Holistic Health Studies

Pacific Leadership Institute Chief of Programs Drew McAdams (in blue hat) leads a camaraderie-building exercise at the Fort Miley Adventure Challenge Course.

Program offers camping to participants of Fort Miley challenge course

Exciting Careers - Enriching Classes

Parks & Outdoor Recreation
Stress Management & Well-Being
Campus & Community Recreation
Asian Healing Arts & Wisdom Traditions

Event Planning, Tourism & Travel
Technology, Media & Social Health
Youth & Nonprofit Recreation

Recreation, Parks & Tourism

Golden Gate Bridge

Engineering Experiences that Engage, Empower and Educate

Prominent agencies and leisure enterprises offering field trips, internships and jobs
Dynamic undergraduate and graduate curriculum focused on trends and issues
Experiential-based classes promote learning
Contemporary leadership and programming skills
Diverse and energetic RPT student population
Vibrant San Francisco Bay Area – our world renowned destination and living laboratory.
Distinguished faculty with extensive experience and connections in the profession

Holistic Health Studies

Meditation

Fostering Health, Healing and Optimal Well-being

An exciting Holistic Health Studies Minor and Certificate program to complement your major
Experientially oriented courses in stress management, Asian healing traditions, nutrition, meditation, biofeedback and mind-body healing
Nationally recognized faculty with clinical training in a variety of traditions and perspectives
Inspiring integrative leadership and health across systems: individual, community and planet
Inspires community leadership to promote health from a compassionate perspective across interdisciplinary fields

Join Us

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Learn More and Apply to the Program

RPT and HHS Career Videos
Set up a virtual or in-person meeting with department faculty in your interest area
Learn about: RPT or HHS students
Take a Holistic Health class to reduce your stress and enhance well-being
Apply to the university and program
Take 360 virtual tour of the campus
Join a walking tour of campus & visit the department
Visit our table at the annual California Parks and Recreation Society conference

Get in touch

Recreation, Parks & Tourism | (415) 338-2030 | Contact, Directions and Office Hours

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