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3.00 Credits
This course will explore how to include persons with disabilities into non-treatment leisure services. Topics including disability awareness and history, stigma, attitudes, barriers, legislation, physical and social inclusion strategies, empowerment, and administrative concerns, such as the development of mission statements, needs assessments, staff training, and marketing will be examined. Prerequisite: REC 110 or instructor permission. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines the role of activities in therapeutic recreation as well as methods that can be used to analyze the therapeutic potential of recreation activities relative to functional behavior change. The structure and role of leisure education activities will be examined as will the roles of legislation and assistive technology in providing access to recre- ation activities. A variety of recreation assistive devices and services will be studied. Prerequisite: REC 110 or instructor permission. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
Through participation in a variety of recreational pursuits, students will explore the rules, techniques, strategies, and adaptations for successful participation by those individuals with disabilities. Leadership techniques for teaching physical recreation activities and basic motor learning concepts will also be addressed. Cr 3.
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2.00 Credits
This course introduces students to the therapeutic medium of water as it is used to promote the physical, psychological, and social well-being for persons with disabilities. The lab will require students to participate in a community-based adapted aquatics program under the supervision of a therapeutic recreation, adapted aquatics specialist. Students will be given a general introduction to the disabilities presented by program participants and will be required to learn and apply adapted aquatics assessments, skills, and program management knowledge. Each student will negotiate, with the instructor, the aquatics program that will be attended. The lab will require approximately two hours on site per week. Prerequisites: REC 225 or instructor permission, plus passage of basic swimming skills and lifting tests. Cr 1.
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3.00 Credits
Students will learn about the therapeutic benefits of art and craft activities and how to plan, adapt, organize, and lead programs and activities. The course will require students to participate in a variety of craft activities such as leatherwork, weaving, quilting, sand painting, and other appropriate projects. Prerequisite: REC 110 or instructor permission. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course focuses on safe, sustainable, naturebased recreation with an emphasis on "leave no trace" principles. The role of park systems and wilderness environments relative to recreation in modern society will be examined. A variety of outdoor recreation activities will be introduced. Several class trips will be required; thus students must be prepared to pay charges (a total of no more than $20) for access to outdoor activity environments and equipment. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course examines outdoor leadership as a vocation and focuses on the environmental planning, implementation, and risk management knowledge and skills needed to lead outdoor trips and activities competently. Students will assist the REC 233 instructor in leading outdoor activities. Students may also be required to take part in a class planned overnight trip. Prerequisites: REC 233, nature tourism minor, and/or instructor permission. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course will provide students with the basic knowledge and methods necessary for effective leadership in recreation settings. Students will be required to participate in projects, presentations, and discussions which are aimed at helping them develop and analyze leadership skills in a variety of recreation program areas such as special events, expressive arts, passive recreation, outdoor recreation, and sports. Prerequisites: therapeutic recreation major and REC 110 or instructor permission. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
This course will prepare students for an extended internship experience. Students will complete all of the tasks necessary to apply for an internship placement. Serious study and discussion of topics such as professional conduct, ethics, safety, and risk management will be required. This course must be taken immediately prior to Internship. Prerequisites: Recreation core courses and instructor's permission. Cr 3.
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3.00 Credits
Students work as therapeutic recreation assistants under the supervision of an appropriately certified therapeutic recreation leader in a university approved agency which provides therapeutic recreation services. Afaculty member will work with the agency supervisor to coordinate the student's educational experiences. Students will be required to participate in some on campus classroom sessions to process their internship experiences. Prerequisite: REC 294 taken immediately prior to Internship. Health insurance is required for students enrolled in this course. Cr 6.
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