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Graduate Recreation

2016 Fall Term

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LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION OF RECREATIONAL GAMES

RECREATN 520

This course will assist students to develop their knowledge, skills, and abilities as facilitators and leaders of recreational activities. Readings, assignments, and lecture will focus on leadership and facilitation theories and techniques. A variety of recreational activities will be introduced in class.

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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN RECREATION AND LEISURE SERVICES

RECREATN 623

This course places emphasis on research involving recreation and leisure service provision, evaluation of leisure service programs, and research methodology. Topics will include: review of existing literature, research design, data collection, and data analysis.

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COMMERCIAL AND ENTERPRENEURIAL RECREATION

RECREATN 640

Students in this class will explore commercial recreation, entrepreneurialism, and basics of travel and tourism. Topics include an overview of entrepreneurial recreation, economics, marketing and financing commercial recreation endeavors, and exploring various opportunties available in the commercial and private sector.

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LEGAL ASPECTS OF SPORT AND RECREATION ACTIVITIES

RECREATN 680

This course will examine the complexities of sport and recreation litigation, primarily focused on educational institutions. Students will use this knowledge to aid their professional growth in the fields of sport and recreation activity. Topics such as risk management, contracts, liability, and policy development will provide a better understanding of the law with respect to challenges encountered by sport and recreation professionals.

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TRAVEL STUDY

RECREATN 691

Variable topics. Faculty-led courses abroad.

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ORGANIZATION AND ADMINISTRATION OF SPORT AND RECREATION

RECREATN 702

Students will develop and apply organizational and leadership theories to specific career interests in sport and recreation. Particular emphasis will be placed on merging theory and practice through differentiated learning activities to promote a holistic understanding of administrative leadership in complex organizations.

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CAPSTONE PORTFOLIO AND CAREER APPLICATION

RECREATN 781

Students will make connections between research and practice appropriate to a capstone experience as the culminating requirement for graduate education resulting in a portfolio that includes a written product(s) along with reflection and/or other materials associated with the capstone experience. Cross-Listed: HELEAD/PEPROF/HEALTHED/RECREATN/COACHING 781

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PRACTICUM

RECREATN 793

Recreation Practicum.

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INDIVIDUAL STUDIES

RECREATN 798

Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member.

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THESIS RESEARCH

RECREATN 799

Students must complete a Thesis Proposal Form in the Graduate Studies Office before registering for this course.