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1.00 Credits
1 Credit Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Students explore various career options in the field of recreational and leisure services, employment trends, and job opportunities. Students also evaluate the alternatives of entering the job market with a two-year degree or transferring to a four-year program. Weekly guest speakers provide up-to-date information about specialty fields, including therapeutic recreation, parks management, corporate fitness, sports merchandising, YMCAs, and military recreation. Students visit community agencies as part of coursework requirements.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership This survey course focuses on the personal aspects of health and their relationship to health in the community. Topics include emotional health, drug and alcohol use, smoking, nutrition, weight control, physical fitness, communicable disease, consumer health, human sexuality, and human reproduction.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Functional first-aid capabilities required to provide the initial emergency care necessary to sustain life and to maintain temporary life support to victims of accidents or sudden illness are developed in this course. The course deals with hemorrhage control, cardiopulmonary resuscitation, fractures, burns, poisoning, and sudden illness. Those who qualify receive an American Red Cross Responding to Emergencies Certificate and a Community CPR Certificate. Certificate fee.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Students are introduced to the fundamentals of lifeguard training. The course covers swimming techniques, water rescue techniques, swim area supervision, use of lifesaving equipment, and the use of fins, mask, and snorkel. First aid and CPR are part of the course, as well as health and sanitation considerations for pool and waterfront. The course will also cover the history and philosophy of lifeguarding as well as recordkeeping and preparation of reports. Successful students will earn a Lifeguard Training Certificate as well as CPR and Basic First Aid Certificates. Students must pass a 500-yard swim test the first night of class. This class is also listed as PED 132.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Students will be introduced to the fields of physical education, fitness, and sports by being provided with a broad base of philosophy, theory, history, and a review of current trends. Fundamental wellness and education concepts will be presented to broaden the limited perception of physical education. The course is intended for students who aspire to become physical education teachers; however, any student who is interested in the subject matter may enroll.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership An introduction to organizational skills and administrative procedures necessary to provide recreational services in a professional manner is provided. Students learn how to write goals and objectives, policies and procedures, and budgets. Students also examine wage administration, nondiscriminatory hiring practices, management of volunteers, legal liability, and negligence.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Students learn to develop a sensitivity to and an understanding of the recreational needs of persons with disabilities. Among the special populations examined are persons with mental retardation, persons with physical and sensory impairments, and aging adults. The course explores societal attitudes, terminology, and the philosophy of therapeutic recreation. Students also discuss the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist in hospitals, nursing homes, institutions, and public and private agencies
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Students gain professional experience in the field of recreation and leisure services. Students examine their present personal skills and identify areas that are lacking or are in need of refinement. They research various settings where a field work experience is feasible and compatible with their needs. Each student prepares a resume, visits sites, interviews, and finalizes arrangements for an on-site internship in a public, private, or commercial recreation setting. For this part of the fieldwork experience, students will do a 30-hour internship where they will have the opportunity to observe and shadow a professional in the field. Prerequisites: REC 100, 200, or 213, and by advisement. Corequisite: CSC 101 or by advisement.
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3.00 Credits
3 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership In this continuation of areas studied in REC 204, students gain professional experience in the field of recreation and leisure services, working as on-site interns in public, private, or commercial recreation settings. Students have the opportunity to participate in direct leadership, program planning and promotion, supervision, staff meetings, and related administrative tasks for a 100-hour internship. Work schedules are arranged by mutual agreement of the on-site supervisor, instructor, and student. Prerequisite: REC 204 or by advisement.
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2.00 Credits
2 Credits Business,Professional Studies Recreation Leadership Students are introduced to the skills and techniques necessary to conduct recreational games and practice leadership skills in class. Students learn to play and lead social games, quiet games, street games, lead-up games, and active games for various age groups. Students also examine group dynamics, basic human needs, leadership styles, and safety aspects. The course involves both lecture and active participation.
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