OEAC 1000 - FOUNDATIONS OF RECREATION & TOURISM

Institution:

Western Wyoming Community College

Subject:

OUTDOOR EDUCATION ACTIVITIES

Description:

This course presents an overview of global historical and philosophical foundations of leisure and recreation, including public and private leisure service delivery systems. It provides a conceptual basis for the evolution of leisure and work in relation to social, economic, and environmental factors in the context of mountain and community-based recreation, tourism, and hospitality. A detailed study includes delivery of recreational programming through parks, public recreation departments, nonprofic organizations, commercial recreation, tourism, and therapeutic recreation. Career paths in leisure-related services are examined, along with trends and inssues facing the profession.

Credits:

3.00

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Instructional Type:

Lecture

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Institution Website:

www.wwcc.wy.edu

Phone Number:

(307) 382-1600

Regional Accreditation:

North Central Association of Colleges and Schools

Calendar System:

Semester

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