Undergraduate Recreation
Undergraduate Recreation
2007 Spring Term
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INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE
RECREATN 232
An introduction to the field of recreation with class lecture and discussion on the historical, philosophical and theoretical aspects of leisure, recreation and play, as well as an overview of the recreation profession and its potential careers.
RECREATION PROGRAMMING AND LEADERSHIP
RECREATN 334
Students learn processes involved in assessing recreation participants' needs, program development, goal setting, program implementation, and evaluation. Leadership theories are studied, and skills are enhanced through group process experiences and in-class activity leadership.
AGING AND LEISURE
RECREATN 360
Examines conceptualizations of leisure and aging in the leisure and gerontological literature, examines the benefits of exercise for older persons, and the process of developing an exercise program for older persons as well as examining the benefits of other leisure areas such as the arts, education and outdoor recreation.
OUTDOOR RECREATION LEADERSHIP
RECREATN 391
This course provides the fundamental knowledge, skills, and experience necessary to lead people in outdoor recreational activities. The course includes topics on trip planning, safety procedures, equipment and food logistics, leadership methods and expedition behavior for a variety of outdoor trip activities. The course also includes a 3 day outdoor trip experience.
FIELD STUDY: RECREATION
RECREATN 492
A course designed to increase the student's understanding of a specific area of recreation through involvement in an off-campus internship at a recognized recreational agency or business which is suited to the student's area of interest. Repeatable for a maximum of 12 credits in major/degree. Prereq: Jr status or consent of department chair.
INDEPENDENT STUDY IN RECREATION
RECREATN 498
Study of a selected topic or topics under the direction of a faculty member. Repeatable for a maximum 6 credits in major/degree.