Recreation (REC) Undergraduate Course Descriptions
REC 112. Recreational Camping Skills
General camping information and skills. Overnight camping experience. Not for recreation majors. 2 Cr. S.
REC 133. Introduction to Recreation
Designed to explore the field of recreation including history and theories of professional organizations, characteristics of age groups and ability levels, and observations of recreational agencies. 3 Cr. F.
REC 214. Wilderness Skills
Wilderness skills such as canoeing, rockclimbing, orienteering and minimum impact techniques. Safety in outdoor adventure pursuits. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
REC 233. Recreation Program Planning and Leadership Theory
Methods and guidelines for the development, organization and implementation of recreational programs and activities including professional leadership to implement programs, and the opportunity to design, lead and evaluate activities with recreational organization within the community. Prereq.: 133. 3 Cr. S.
REC 241. Recreation Leadership Techniques
Analysis of recreation leadership techniques, intervention, and styles with individuals and groups of different ages and ability levels. An emphasis will be placed on skill development through practical applications. 3 Cr. F.
REC 315. Recreation and Individuals with Disabilities.
Needs, abilities and limitations of individuals with disabilities. Adaptations, facilitation techniques, and legislation with respect to providing recreation and leisure services for individuals with disabilities. Prereq.: 133, 241. 3 Cr. F.
REC 320. Challenge Course Leadership
Theory and practices of challenge course (ropes course) programming including facilitation skills, administrative practices and risk management practices. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
REC 333. Recreational Facility Design and Management
An insight into planning and management of various recreational facilities. Prereq.: 133. 3 Cr. S.
REC 339. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Principles, concepts, and historical development of therapeutic recreation and inclusionary services for individuals with disabilities including legislation, normalization, advocacy and models of service. 3 Cr. S, ALT.
REC 340. Therapeutic Recreation Assessment and Evaluation
Principles, concepts and techniques of Therapeutic Recreation assessment, documentation, and evaluation in cognitive, social, psychomotor, affective and leisure domains in clinical, residential, and community settings. 3 Cr. F, ALT.
REC 418. Financing for Recreation and Sports Management
Financial requirements in Recreation Administration and Sport Management including budgeting, bonds, grants, fundraising, sponsorship, and fiscal accountability. Prereq.: 233. 3 Cr. F, S.
REC 420. Principles of Safety in Recreation and Sports Management
Development and implementation of sound policies, procedures and safety regulations as the law pertains to recreation and leisure services and sport management. Prereq.: 415. 3 Cr. S.
REC 433. Seminar: Recreation Administration & Leadership Theory
Analysis of organizational and administration practices used in recreation programs and a discussion of the requirements, issues, and problems encountered in internship. Prereq.: 233. 2 Cr. F.
REC 439. Therapeutic Recreation Principles and Procedures
Provides a theoretical rationale for the development of therapeutic recreation services with an emphasis on program design and procedures. Prereq.: 339. 3 Cr. S, ALT.
REC 440. Contemporary Issues for Therapeutic Recreation Practice
Analysis of the role of therapeutic recreation specialist in healthcare systems. Legislation, certification and other issues and problems will be discussed. Prereq.: 339. 3 Cr. F, ALT.
REC 444. Senior Internship
Practical on-the-job work experience involving the student in the operation and administration of agencies providing recreation programs and services. 12 Cr. F, S, SUM.
Recreation (REC) Courses for Advanced Undergraduate and Graduate Students
REC 412/512. Wilderness Expedition
Field-based course that develops the student's outdoor leadership skills through participation on an extended expedition. Plan and execute adventure travel (back-packing, canoeing, sea kayaking, mountaineering, etc.) in a remote wilderness area. 3 Cr. DEMAND.
REC 415/515. Recreation Administration I
Daily management of human resources and departmental operations: departmental philosophies, policies and procedures; personnel management and professional competence; management styles; personnel laws; risk management and liability. Prereq.: 233. 3 Cr. F.
REC 416/516. Recreation Administration II
Daily management of departmental operations: financial accountability, bonds and taxes, budgeting process and types, fundraising and grants, customer service, marketing, promotion, public relation and program life cycle. Prereq.: 233. 3 Cr. S.
REC 441/541. Outdoor Education
Developments in outdoor education, instructional principles of outing activities and outdoor education program materials and methods. 2 Cr. F.
