The Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals

FAQs

1. Who should join?
2. What are the eligibility requirements?
3. Who can access the list of Registered Professionals?
4. When will the program begin?
5. What is the cost?
6. What are CEUs?
7. How do I calculate CEUs?
8. Who keeps track of my CEUs?
9. How do I submit my CEUs?
10. What are the professional registry titles?
11. Who should I contact about questions regarding my certification (renewal date, certification number, etc.) or about the Registry in general?

Who should join?

• Experienced professionals recognize the importance of staying current in the field and acknowledge that learning new things can and should occur at all stages of a professionals career.
• New professionals who wish to stand out (perhaps to potential employers) as someone who is committed to continuously learning and expanding his/her skill set, and who wish to demonstrate a commitment to the collegiate recreational sports profession.

What are the eligibility requirements?

There are three methods of entry into the Registry.

• Method 1: Hold a masters degree or above in related field; have 2 years full-time experience or 1 year full-time professional experience & CRSS
• Method 2: Hold a bachelors degree in related field; have 3 years full-time experience or 2 years full-time professional experience & CRSS; completed 2.0 CEUs w/ representation in 8 core knowledge areas
• Method 3: Have no degree in related field; have 4 years full-time professional experience; completed 4.0 CEUs with representation in all eight core knowledge areas

The initial application may not include Professional Involvement Credits (PIC). The permissible timeframe to obtain required number of CEUs for initial application is three years. Where CEU's are required, no less than one-third of CEU's must be obtained from NIRSA-provided educational opportunities.

Who can access the list of Registered Professionals?

The Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals (RCRSP) will be available to anyone accessing the NIRSA website.  Employers can use this list to verify an individual's RCRSP status.

When will the program begin?

The RCRSP is available now, click here to apply.

What is the cost?

Visit the fees page for a breakdown of fees by member type.

What are CEUs?

(1.0) One Continuing Education Unit is defined as ten contact hours. 1 hour = 0.1 CEU.

How do I calculate CEUs?

Divide the number of contact hours by 10 to get the number of CEU. CEU may be expressed in tenths of a CEU (i.e., 5 contact hours equate to .5 CEU). Do not express the CEU past the tenths place (i.e., if your calculation should be 1.58, express this as 1.6 CEU).

Who keeps track of my CEUs?

You are responsible for keeping track of your CEUs.

If you have IACET CEUs through a previous NIRSA event, you may contact registry@nirsa.org to request a copy of your permanent record.

How do I submit my CEUs?

Use the CEU reporting form.

What are the professional registry titles?

• Official title
  The official title is "Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals". 
• Official title conferred on registered professionals.
  The official title conferred on registered Professionals is "Registered Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional" (acronym: RCRSP).
• Official title of governing body for Registry
  The official title of the governing body for the Registry of Collegiate Recreational Sports Professionals is "Collegiate Recreational Sports Professional Registry Commission".

Who should I contact about questions regarding my registry status (renewal date, certificate number, etc.) or about the Registry in general?

Send an email to registry@nirsa.org with any questions you may have.