22 graduate courses in Waterloo’s course catalog for Winter 2022, from UW Open Data. uwloo can’t read that term’s Graduate Calendar, so this stands in for it; the calendar itself is in Waterloo’s archive.
An examination and discussion of the definitions, concepts and theories used in recreation and leisure studies. The seminar seeks to identify and discuss current theories, methods, and issues, and to examine the concepts of professionalism and scientific inquiry as they apply to the field of recreation.
SEM · Course ID 002892Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 600 today
A structured experience in a specified community agency to provide the student with the opportunity to relate theory and practice. A minimum of 50 hours per term will be required. Approval of Faculty Supervisor and Field Supervisor; Faculty Supervisor to assign grade via final written report, in consultation with Field Supervisor.
LEC · Course ID 002898Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 609 today
This elective course will examine contemporary issues related to one of the five thematic areas of the Recreation and Leisure graduate curriculum, specifically leisure services, organizations and policy.
SEM · Course ID 015603Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 611 today
Students work in teams to develop and apply their theoretical knowledge and research skills to an evaluation project. Projects may include, but are not limited to, evaluability studies, needs assessments, outcome evaluations or process evaluations. Teams work with existing organizations to identify relevant projects, carry them out, and ensure the utilization of findings.
REC Grad students
SEM · Course ID 015442Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 620 today
This elective course will examine contemporary issues related to one of the five thematic areas of the Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate curriculum, specifically leisure and social justice.
SEM · Course ID 015604Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 621 today
The elective course will examine contemporary issues related to one of the five thematic areas of the Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate curriculum, specifically leisure, place and space.
SEM · Course ID 015605Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 631 today
This elective course will examine contemporary issues related to one of the five thematic areas of Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate curriculum, specifically leisure and community.
SEM · Course ID 015606Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 641 today
This elective course will examine contemporary issues related to one of the five thematic areas of Recreation and Leisure Studies graduate curriculum, specifically leisure, health and well-being.
SEM · Course ID 015607Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 651 today
An examination of epistemological and methodological issues in quantitative approaches to leisure research. Emphasis is placed on the main perspectives in the field, research methods and diverse topics related to quantitative research that may include diverse forms of measurement, scale development, sampling, survey design, an introduction to basic statistics and underlying assumptions, and application of theory in quantitative research. The course includes discussions of issues and consideration in developing research proposals.
REC Grad students
SEM · Course ID 015441Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 662 today
This course provides an introductory overview of various qualitative research processes beginning with onto-epistemological underpinnings, and continuing through theoretical frameworks, methodologies, methods, analysis, and both traditional and creative analytic representations. Specifically, epistemological approaches of prediction, understanding, emancipation, and deconstruction will be introduced and discussed in relation to current qualitative trends in social sciences. Students will investigate methodological possibilities and various ways of navigating philosophical, procedural, analytical, reflective, and ethical issues related to undertaking humanist and post-humanist qualitative inquiry.
REC Grad students
SEM · Course ID 015452Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 663 today
Examines and applies a variety of statistical techniques used in the analysis of leisure research data. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and implications of empirical research in the field. Note: An undergraduate statistics course and permission of the instructor is required.
Prereq: REC 662 or equivalent
SEM · Course ID 002904Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 672 today
This course provides a scholarly environment for graduate students working on individual qualitative research projects. It builds on foundational knowledge of onto-epistemological perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and qualitative methodologies explored in REC 663 by examining how these aspects inform and guide individual research designs. Students will be expected to spend considerable time working on research ethics, theoretical perspective, literature review, methodology, data collection techniques, analysis styles, and various forms of representation.
Prereq: REC 663 or equivalent
SEM · Course ID 002905Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 673 today
Topic(s) to be negotiated on an individual or small group basis with members of the faculty.
REC Grad students
RDG · Course ID 002908Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 695 today
An examination of the different paradigmatic perspective that influence the multidisciplinary field of Leisure Studies. The interrelationships among paradigms, theories, epistemologies, and methodologies are explored, with particular attention to their application to current research in the field. Graded on a Cr/NCr basis.
LEC · Course ID 002969Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 700 today
This course will provide an overview of current thinking on work and health by introducing students to major substantive topics in the area from a multi-disciplinary perspective. The course will critically examine a variety of topics that may be investigated from different disciplinary perspectives. Classes will include presentations by faculty members representing different disciplines in the collaborative program. Examples of topics discussed in a given term may include work-stress relationships, healthy workplaces, and vulnerable populations.
LEC · Course ID 013139Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 730 today
The purpose of this course is to introduce students to different ways of designing and implementing research within the topic area of work and health as well as some of the practical, political and ethical challenges. The course content will include an examination of the epistemological positions associated with different types of research questions, analysis of case studies of research in work and health, and discussions of proposed research questions and proposals that examine problems from a variety of disciplinary perspectives. The course will also include presentations by researchers and practitioners from the work and health domain, who will facilitate discussions on the challenges and opportunities of conducting and applying research in this area.
LEC · Course ID 013140Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 731 today
This seminar is a forum for student presentations about results of or proposals for research. Invited speakers will also present results of research from time to time. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., during the candidates' first two years in the program). Attendance beyond that is encouraged. The range of topics that will be addressed in the seminar crosses all areas of investigation in the collaborative program. Grading will be on a credit/no credit basis.
SEM · Course ID 013141Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 732A today
This seminar is a forum for student presentations about results of or proposals for research. Invited speakers will also present results of research from time to time. Attendance at the seminar is required for two terms (i.e., during the candidates' first two years in the program). Attendance beyond that is encouraged. The range of topics that will be addressed in the seminar crosses all areas of investigation in the collaborative program. Grading will be on a credit/no credit basis.
SEM · Course ID 013142Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 732B today
This survey course will be team-taught by members of the collaborative program and will serve to introduce students to major sub-areas of aging, health and well-being research. Topics will be covered from each Department within the Faculty of Applied Health Sciences.
Applied Health Sciences PhD Grad Students only
LEC · Course ID 012422Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 750 today
Examines and applies a variety of statistical techniques used in the analysis of leisure research data. Emphasis is placed on the interpretation and implications of empirical research in the field. Note: An undergraduate statistics course and permission of the instructor is required.
SEM · Course ID 002904Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 772 today
This course provides a scholarly environment for graduate students working on individual qualitative research projects. It builds on foundational knowledge of onto-epistemological perspectives, theoretical frameworks, and qualitative methodologies explored in REC 663 by examining how these aspects inform and guide individual research designs. Students will be expected to spend considerable time working on research ethics, theoretical perspective, literature review, methodology, data collection techniques, analysis styles, and various forms of representation.
Prereq: REC 663 or equivalent
SEM · Course ID 002905Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 773 today
An in-depth analysis of specific topics of interest. The particular topics for a given term will be determined by the interests of the faculty and participating students. The form of the study may include a literature review or the planning and execution of an independent research study leading to a major paper.
SEM · Course ID 009479Graduate Calendar, Winter 2022REC 798 today