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  • 3.00 Credits

    INDEPENDENT STUDY IN LEISURE AND RECREATION (1-3) In-depth study to develop greater competency in a specific learning area or specific topic. In cooperation with the instructor, students arrange the focus and direction of the arranged activities. This course may also serve to assist the student in improving areas of deficiency. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. 1.000 TO 3.000 Credit Hours 1.000 TO 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    FACILITY MANAGEMENT AND DESIGN (3) Introduction to the basic concepts of leisure facility planning and design and examination of the relationship between facility design and operational management. Examination of issues pertaining to the design and management of public and private open spaces and facilities. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    CHILDREN AND YOUTH IN SPORT AND RECREATION /3 (3) The consequence of participation in organized sport for children and youth will be examined from historical, developmental, philosophical, psychological, physiological and sociological perspectives. The course will focus on the ethics, problems and controversies of children's participation in sport. Credit will not be given for both PE 5077/307G and REC 5070/307G. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Distance Learning(Web) College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    COMMERCIAL RECREATION (3) An introduction of business requirements for viability in market-sector provisions, discussion of the scope and administrative function of for-profit leisure and recreation enterprises, including an analysis of planning, controlling, and developing such enterprises. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Distance Learning(Web) College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    INTRODUCTION TO TRAVEL AND TOURISM (3)Acquaints the student with all aspects of travel and tourism as they relate to the leisure service industry with special focus on concepts, terminology, significance, and trends. Specifically, students will gain insight into the interdependence among tourism-related firms, the socioeconomic factors that contribute to travel, the significance of geography, and the political, cultural, and economic implications of travel and tourism. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    MANAGEMENT OF LEISURE SERVICE DELIVERY SYSTEMS (3) An examination of the critical functions of a manager in public and private leisure service organizations. Particular topics include goal and policy development, supervision, ethics, risk management, fiscal management, and facility operations. Prerequisite: REC 1000/100, 2000/200, and 2200/220 or consent of department. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    LEISURE IN A MULTICULTURAL SOCIETY (3) Comparison of system of recreation and leisure from different cultural settings to promote a further understanding of the recreation discipline on a worldwide scale. The structure of this course will involve three dimensions of comparative analysis of recreation: historical, philosophical and sociological. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Distance Learning(Web) College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    EDUCATION FOR LEISURE (3) Theories, models and techniques for leisure education. An overview of leisure and the rationale for leisure education. Course will address leisure education for a wide variety of populations in settings such as park districts, schools, human service agencies and clinical settings. Course will include the design of leisure education materials and programs. Laboratory experience required. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture, Distance Learning(Web) College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    LEISURE COUNSELING (3) Exploration of services designed to assist individuals in developing leisure attitudes and in utilizing resources. Selected leisure counseling theories and intervention techniques will be reviewed and discussed in the context of a recreation counseling model. Life leisure and recreation skills are strengthened through a developmental, remedial or therapeutic process. Prerequisite: Consent of the department. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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    OVERVIEW OF THERAPEUTIC RECREATION SERVICES/FIELD (3) Exploration of therapeutic recreation in community and clinical settings. An overview of the philosophical concepts of therapeutic recreation pertinent legislation and different disability groups. Awareness of the roles of the therapeutic recreation specialist, other leisure services providers, and human service providers in addressing the needs of persons with disabilities. Ten hours field experience. 3.000 Credit Hours 3.000 Lecture hours Levels: Undergraduate Schedule Types: Lecture College of Education College Health,Physical Educ & Rec Department
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