REC 102 Introduction to Community Recreation
A course designed to develop an overview of the total field of recreation including fundamental concepts of administration and programmes. 2 hours lecture, 1 hour tutorial.
Recreation (REC)
20 courses in the 1971–72 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
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Department of Recreation
Faculty listed in 1971–72
Professor, Dean of the School of G.S. Kenyon, BP.E. (British Columbia) M.S. (Indiana) Ph.D. (New
Physical Education and Recreation. Associate Professor, Chairman of the Department Assistant Professor
Faculty listed in 1971–72
Assistant Professor Assistant Professor
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C.A. Griffith, B.A. (Sir George Williams) M.S., Re.D. (Indiana).
Faculty listed in 1971–72
DJ. Arnold, BPE. (British Columbia), M.Sc. (San Francisco), Re.D. (Indiana). D.Ng, B.A. (Lingnan), M.A. (Carver), M.S., Re.D. (Indiana). J.D. Pearse, B.A. (Toronto).
Course Descriptions
REC 103 Current Developments in Recreation
An examination of current developments and problems in the fields of recreation, in social and historical perspective. An attempt is made to analyze these situations and determine trends. 2 hours lecture, I hour tutorial.
REC 201 Community Recreation Programmes
A study of the scope of community recreation programmes and the factors involved in programme planning. Emphasis will be placed on the organization, conducting and evaluation of various recreation programmes. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours lab. \ \
REC 215 Park Management
An overview of park systems in Canada with an emphasis on municipal parks; general policies of acquisition, operation and development; basic administrative procedures in park management. 3 lectures.
REC 225 Administration of Outdoor Education and Camping
The philosophy and objectives of outdoor education and camping; organization, planning and leadership of programmes in outdoor education and camping; current practices in schools, public and voluntary agencies. The emphasis in this course will be on the place of the resident camp in education, social welfare, and recreation with particular reference to administrative policies and procedures. 3 lectures.
REC 226 Outdoor Education
Concepts, philosophy, principles and practices for the enrichment of the school curriculum through the use of the natural environment. Emphasis on the role of the school; the community, the provincial and federal governments relative to an integrated approach toward leadership, program, areas, facilities and administration. 3 lectures.
REC 230 Specialized Institutions in Recreation
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, Y.M.C.A.’s, Therapeutic and Retarded Children’s Centres, etc. 3 lectures.
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REC 240 Statistical Techniques Applied to Recreation 80* Principles of Administration
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistics and the interpretation of data. A major consideration of the course is the use of statistics in the solution of problems in recreation. 2 hours lecture, 2 hours laboratory.
A study of the principles underlying general administrative behaviour with an emphasis upon understanding the role and mechanics of decision making. Case study analysis and practical project work are utilized to foster the development of the students’ administrative technique. 3 lectures.
REC 285 Basic Recreation Skills
Instruction in the basic skills and fundamentals of a wide selection of physical, social, and cultural activities and including folk and modern dancing; individual and team activities; canoeing, sailing and camp skills; performing and visual arts; music, communication techniques, etc. Instruction and practice in these activities are embraced by the course sequence Recreation 285*, 286*, 385*, 386*. 4 hours per week per term. Prerequisite: Honours Recreation Student.
REC 300 Philosophy of Recreation and Leisure
A course designed to expose the student to a variety of philosophies of leisure and to examine leisure through the ages; with a view to developing a personal philosophy consistent with modern society. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Recreation 102/103
REC 310 Organization and Administration of Recreation Services
The organization and administration of recreation on federal, provincial, and municipal levels; legislation, financing, budgeting, personnel management, public relations, administrative practices and departmental organization with particular emphasis on the municipal level. Prerequisite: Recreation 102/103
REC 315 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Philosophic concepts of recreation as therapy; therapeutic recreation services in the treatment and rehabilitation of individuals with physical, emotional and intellectual maladjustments; organizational and administrative structure of treatment settings and inter-relationships of the various disciplines within the settings. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor.
REC 320 School Recreation
An analysis of the relationship between recreation and education with particular emphasis on the sponsorship of community recreation programmes by education authorities including leisure education and co-curriculum activities. 3 lectures.
REC 325 Outdoor Recreation
The present status of outdoor recreation in modern society; government functions and policies related to outdoor recreation services; the planning and administration of outdoor recreation activities. Current problems. 3 lectures. .
REC 350 Research Design
An introduction to the methods and techniques basic to research in recreation. The student will be familiarized with various materials and equipment used in this research. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: Recreation 240 or equivalent
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REC 385 Basic Recreation Skills
(See Recreation 285*).
REC 386 Basic Recreation Skills }00* Comparative Programmes in Recreation 10* Planning and Administration of Facilities
(See Recreation 285*).
A study of recreation programmes in Canada, the United States and: several European countries. 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.
REC 420 Growth, Development and Aging
The changing capacities and interests of man are studied as he grows and develops. The contribution of physical activity to growth and physical, psychological and sociological development is examined. 3 lectures.
REC 440 Research Project
Each student will work under the direction of a member of the Department on an approved research topic in recreation. The results of the investigation will be presented in thesis form. 1 lecture, 1 hour lab. Prerequisite: Recreation 240*/350*. Honours Recreation Student.
REC 470 Seminar in Recreation
An analysis of the current major issues found in the field of recreation. Included will be discussions of current trends in recreation. 3 hours. Prerequisite: Fourth Year Honours Recreation Student.
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