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Undergraduate Recreation

2014 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.

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LEADERSHIP AND FACILITATION OF RECREATIONAL GAMES

RECREATN 320

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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RECREATION PROGRAMMING

RECREATN 334

Students learn processes involved in assessing recreation participants' needs, program development, goal setting, program implementation, and evaluation. Skills are enhanced through group process experiences and on campus programming.

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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.

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RECREATION AND LEISURE FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS

RECREATN 361

This course introduces concepts of therateutic recreation practice, including the history of the profession, current trends, and an overview of various disabilities and disorders across the lifespan. Students will have opportunities to develop the skills and abilities necessary to work with persons with disabilities through field-based activities.

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RESEARCH AND EVALUATION IN RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES

RECREATN 423

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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PLANNING, DESIGN, AND MANAGEMENT OF RECREATION FACILITIES

RECREATN 450

This course will introduce management theories and provide practical experience in the design, development, operation, maintenance, and administration of various recreation facilities

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MANAGING RECREATIONAL SPORT PROGRAMS

RECREATN 489

A study of recreational management concepts in the areas of human resources, facility operations, budget development, marketing, public relations, policy development, and program service design.

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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.

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EXCHANGE STUDY

RECREATN 497

Variable Topics

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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.