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Course Criteria
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course will focus on theoretical and practical issues encountered in serving older adults in recreation settings. Topics include attitudes toward aging, physical, mental, and social aspects of aging, wellness, dementia and death and dying and their relationship to and influence on the dimension of leisure in the lives of older adults. Programming, program delivery systems and innovative program design will also be addressed. (Fall) Prerequisite: Junior standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours This course explores commercial recreation management as a major component of the leisure service delivery system for profit. Students study the development potential of different types of entrepreneurial recreation enterprises. Topics will include resources needed, location, risks, sources of financing, pricing, managerial requirements, marketing, consulting and technical assistance. Students will study for-profit business plans for leisure services enterprises. Prerequisite: Junior standing or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Political and legislative implications for recreation and leisure services will be explored. Students will study related governmental and political processes at the local, state, and national levels, policies and laws that influence recreation and leisure services planning and programming. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Administration, organizational structure, personnel supervision, financing, and budgeting in recreation and leisure services are covered. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Principles for planning, assessing and evaluating resources, areas and facilities. Topics include scheduling, planning and design, assessing resources, routine and preventative maintenance, care of outdoor and natural areas, and impact on the environment. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Administration of resident camps, day camps, conference centers and outdoor adventure centers. Focus is on programdesign and implementation, staffing, food service, maintenance and financial aspects of center operations. Prerequisite: Senior standing.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Students will study the growth and significance of the organized outdoor education movement; program objectives, organization, philosophy, and clientele. Selected national and international programs will be analyzed. Prerequisite: Senior standing or permission of instructor.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours Designing and implementing program evaluation. Interpreting information generated by evaluation and assessment instruments. Focus is on development of surveys, focus groups, and evaluating facilities and recreation areas. Prerequisites: REC3330 and statistics competency or basic statistics course.
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12.00 Credits
12 semester hours Students complete a 640-hour/16-week internship at a professional recreation agency. The agency supervisor, the University internship supervisor and the student work as a team and develop a comprehensive hands-on learning experience for the student. Internship contractmust have approval fromboth the Recreation Administration Internship Coordinator and the Department Chairperson. Prerequisites: Senior standing, REC2750, REC3750, REC4340, REC4350, REC4370, REC4750.
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3.00 Credits
3 semester hours A seven-day resident course conducted prior to the beginning of the Fall Term in late August. Students study organization and administrative preparation for resident outdoor and environmental experiences. Students will participate as outdoor instructors in areas where they have developed skills as leaders. Program planning, teaching, leading, supervising, and administering activities. American Camping Association Outdoor Living Skills Instructor Certification is awarded to students who qualify. Prerequisites: Senior standing, special registration and permission of instructor; medical examination form required for participation; additional room, board, and materials fee. Group camping equipment provided.
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