REC 4500 - Wildland Recreation Behavior

Institution:

Utah Valley University

Subject:

Recreation

Description:

Prerequisite(s): REC 4400 and University Advanced Standing. Studies behaviorally-based models and relevant research in wildland recreation. Provides an in-depth analysis of human behavior influences and topics including visitor satisfaction, crowding, carrying capacity, resource destruction, motivations, attitudes, preferences, norms, conflicts, and specialization. Using these theoretical concepts, visitor-based management models will be presented and criticized. Emphasis on critical problems affecting public land recreation management.

Credits:

3.00

Credit Hours:

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Additional Information:

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Institution Website:

www.uvu.edu

Phone Number:

(801) 863-8000

Regional Accreditation:

Northwest Commission on Colleges and Universities

Calendar System:

Semester

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