Fullfills General Education Social and Behavioral Sciences and is an approved Global and Cultural Perspectives course. Focuses on conceptual foundations for understanding the role of leisure in the quality of life. The significance and meaning of leisure will be explored with emphasis on factors influencing leisure, analysis of leisure values, and the study of the social, historical, cultural, psychological, political, and economic points of view. **COURSE LEARNING OUTCOMES (CLOs) At the successful conclusion of this course, students will be able to: 1. Discuss the concept and use of leisure within the social and behavioral sciences. 2. Discuss how leisure behaviors have evolved over time and the impact it has on leisure attitudes today. 3. Identify and apply leisure theories and concepts in human behavior within society. 4. Discuss the differences of individual values and their influences on societal leisure behavior. 5. Compare and analyze the use of leisure from different groups, cultures, and societies. 6. Discuss the significance and importance of leisure in creating life-balance for proper development and continual wellness throughout the lifespan. FA, SP, SU

Introduces the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure, as well as the history and current trends of the profession. Provides insight into the careers offered within the recreation services industry.