12 courses in the 1969–70 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Department of Recreation
R. Dion, B.A. (Ottawa), M.A. (New York) J. Pearse, B.A. (Toronto)
Course Descriptions
A study of the history of physical education and recreation and the role that biological, sociological and psychological principles play in these areas. Reference will also be made to different schools of philosophy and the effect they have on physical education and recreation. 3 lectures
This course is designed to acquaint the student with methods and practices in situations outside the normal setting. Discussion will centre around recreation for institutionalized persons such as those in penal institutions, mentally retarded centres, etc. 3 lectures
A course designed to expose the student to a variety of philosophies of leisuge and to examine leisure through the ages; with a view to developing a personal philosophy consistent with modern society. 3 lectures
A course to introduce the student to the planning, design and layout of recreation areas and facilities. It will also include a study of the administrative problems relating to the use of the facilities. 3 lectures
A course designed to develop an overview of the total field of recreation including fundamental concepts of administration and programmes. 3 lectures
A study of recreation programmes in Canada, the United States and several European countries. 3 lectures
A course designed to examine different recreation institutions in detail. Included will be the structure of such departments and institutions as Municipal Recreation and Industrial Recreation Departments, Y.M.C.A.’s, Therapeutic and Retared Children’s Centres, etc. 3 lectures
An introduction to the methods and techniques basic 10 research in recreation. The student will be familiarized with various materials and equipment used in this research. 3 lectures
Instruction in the basic skills and fundamentals of a wide selection of physical, social and cultural activities including folk and modern dancing; individual and team activities; canoeing, sailing and camp skills; performing and visual arts; music, etc. 4 hours per week per term
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and Ageing are studied. The contribution of physical activity to growth and physical, psychological and sociological development is examined. 3 lectures
ment on an approved research topic in recreation. The results of the investigation will be presented in thesis form.
1 lecture. 1 hour lab.
Included will be discussions of current trends in recreation.
3 hours
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