Recreation Management (REC)

REC-101. Careers in Recreation Fitness Sports. (3 Credits)

This course introduces the student to professions in Recreation Therapy, Sport and Recreation Management, Fitness Trainer, and Physical Education. Overview of personal philosophy related to career skill sets, and qualifications needed. History and development of Recreation and Wellness movement affecting society for people of all ages. Summary of vast array of employment addressed in public, non-profit, campus, and commercial settings. (3 contact hours)

REC-102. Older Adult Recreation and Wellness. (3 Credits)

This course will focus on theoretical and practical issues encountered in serving the specific population of older adults in a variety of recreation and health fitness settings. Topics addressed include attitudes and prejudices toward aging, societal norms related to aging, physical differences in normal and abnormal aging, aging and mental health issues, the dynamics of dementia, and issues relating to death and dying. (4 contact hours)

REC-120. Sport/Recreation Programming. (3 Credits)

Introduces the student to the role of sport and recreation leader and programmer. Emphasizes responsibilities, skills and resources necessary to planning successful sports, recreation and leisure programs. (4 contact hours)

REC-124. Sport/Recreation Facility Management. (3 Credits)

Study the philosophies, principles, methods, techniques, and skills needed to effectively operate and maintain facilities for sports, recreation and leisure events and programming. (3 contact hours)

REC-180. Perceptual Motor Development. (3 Credits)

Participation in a variety of K-6 physical education activities are included. Teaching methods are stressed, with emphasis on perceptual motor development for early childhood students. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

REC-182. Recreation for Special Populations. (3 Credits)

This methods class introduces the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary for planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreational programs for special populations. Includes hands-on experience teaching various disability groups. (4 contact hours)

REC-201. Applied Leadership Essentials. (3 Credits)

This course covers basic functions of leadership theory, including dynamics, skills and case studies. In-class simulations, team development exercises and self-development are covered. (4 contact hours)

REC-205. Professional Issues. (2 Credits)

Covers critical trends and issues, the role of the leisure professional in the contemporary setting, funding ethics, and legal responsibilities. (2 contact hours)

REC-233. Recreation Management Practicum. (3 Credits)

Includes supervised practical exposure and involvement in the recreation management field. (15 contact hours)

REC-237. Recreation Management Seminar. (1 Credit)

Includes discussion of supervised field service experience in recreation management practicum. (1 contact hour)