REC 100 Introduction To The Study of Leisure and Recreation
A course designed to develop an overview of the total field of recreation and an understanding of the leisure phenomena and the implications for contemporary society. 3 lectures (Fall term)
Recreation (REC)
41 courses in the 1972–73 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
C.A. Griffith, B.A. (Sir George Williams), M.S., Re.D. (Indiana)
G.S. Kenyon, BPE. (British Columbia), M.S. (Indiana), Ph.D. (New York)
E.M. Avedon, B.S.S. (William and Mary), M.A., Ed.D. (Columbia)
Faculty listed in 1972–73
D.M. Crapo, BPE. (Alberta), M.S., Ph.D. (Michigan State) D. Ng, B.A. (Lingnan), M.A. (Carver), M.S., Re.D. (Indiana)
D.J. Arnold, B.P.E. (British Columbia), M.Sc. (San Francisco), Re.D. (Indiana) D.C. Godbey, B.S. (New York), M.S., Ph.D. (Penn State) F.W. Martin, B.S. (City College, New York), M.S, Ed.D. (Columbia) J.D. Pearse, B.A. (Toronto) C. Pierce, B.A. (Grennell), M.A. (DePauw), Ph.D. (Kansas)
J. Levy, B.A. (Waterloo Lutheran), B.P. E. (Waterloo), M.S.W. (Waterloo Lutheran)
Course Descriptions
REC 101 Introduction to Leisure Services
An introduction to various leisure service agencies and the services provided. Field trips to municipalities, specialized institutions, and voluntary agencies. For Departmental students only. 3 lectures (Winter term)
REC 106 Orientation To The Fine and Performing Arts
The place of music, drama and creative activity in recreation and opportunity to become aware of the techniques and organization of the fine and performing arts through direct experience. Students will be involved in acting, directing, stage managing, costumes, set design, props, make-up in drama; vocal, instrumental and choral work in music; arts, crafts, and handicraft in creative activity. 2 hours lab. Non-credit course. for Departmental students only. (Fall and Winter terms)
REC 107 Orientation To Sport
The place of sport in recreation. An opportunity to become aware of the techniques and organization of various sports through direct experience. Students will be involved in aquatics, team sports such as volleyball, soccer and baseball and individual sports such as tennis, golf, and skiing. 2 hours lab. Non-credit course, for Departmental students only. (Fall and Winter terms)
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REC 108 Orientation To The Outdoors
The place of outdoor living in recreation. An opportunity to become aware of the techniques and organization of outdoor camping activity through direct experience. Students will be involved in canoeing, outtripping, orienteering, campcraft, nature lore, conservation, survival, outdoor recreation. 1 week field trip to a resident camp. Non-credit course, for Departmental students only. (Fall term)
REC 109 Orientation To Communication Media and Technology
The place of the communication media and technology in recreation. An opportunity to become aware of the techniques of communication through direct experience. Students will be involved in radio, television, newspaper, committees and councils, use of microphone, movie projector and other technical equipment, public speaking, chairing meetings, writing minutes and reports. 2 hours lab. Non-credit course, for Departmental students only. (Winter term)
REC 200 Theories Of Play
A critical analysis of definitions, concepts and assumptions of classical, recent and modern theories of play with implications for research strategies, programming and planning for play. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab in community play environments. (Spring term)
REC 210 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 municpal level. 3 lectures (Fall and Winter terms)
REC 211 Specialized Institutions In Recreation
A course designed to examine different organized recreation settings in detail. Included will be municipal recreation, industrial recreation, Y.M.C.A’s, therapeutic programs, correctional programs, and armed forces programs. Prerequisite: Recreation 210. 3 lectures (Winter term)
REC 220 Recreation Program Planning
A study of the scope of community recreation programs and the factors involved in program planning. Emphasis will be placed on the approaches, hazards, misconceptions, creativity, values and evaluation in program planning. Specific reference will be given to the techniques of organizing recreation programs in music, drama, dance and social recreation. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: Recreation 210. (Fall term)
REC 230 Introduction To Outdoor Education and Recreation
A survey of outdoor education, camping, and outdoor recreation in relation to natural resource systems. Emphasizes a basic network of interaction between governmental and nongovernmental agencies, departments, and associations as they relate to and integrate with resource and program management process for outdoor living. 3 lectures (Fall and Winter terms)
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REC 241 Administration Of Camping and Outdoor Education
The philosophy and objectives of camping and outdoor education; administration, organization, planning, staff relationships, leadership training, trends in camping and outdoor education. The emphasis in this course will be the place of the resident camp in education and recreation with particular reference to administrative policies and procedures. 3 lectures, 1 week-end field trip to a resident camp. Lab fee, approximately $15.00. Prerequisite: Recreation 230. (Winter term)
REC 250 Introduction To Therapeutic Recreation
Examines the philosophical, theoretical and empirical frameworks of recreation as a therapeutic service and process to individuals with physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab in community agencies. Prerequisite: Psychology 101 and Science 351 or equivalent. (Fall, Winter and Spring terms)
REC 252 Recreation And Mental Retardation
An analysis of the motoric and psycho-social behavorial dimensions specific to the retarded with direct and obvious applicability to the planning, implementing and evaluating of recreational programs. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab in community agencies. Prerequisite: Recreation 250 and Psychology 242. (Fall and Spring terms)
REC 253 Recreation And Physical Disabilities
The psycho-social concomitants of physical disabilities will be analysed, with special focus given to the planning, implementing and evaluating of leisure time activities. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab in community agencies. Prerequisite: Recreation 250. (Winter term)
REC 254 Recreation And Mental Tliness
A psycho-social analysis of the determinants and consequences of recreative behavior as related to positive and negative mental health, discussing in detail, structure, semiotic factors and interaction patterns. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab in community agencies. Prerequisite: Recreation 250. (Fall term)
REC 270 Statistical Techniques Applied To Leisure Studies
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 and leisure. 3 lectures, 2 hours lab (Fall and Spring terms)
REC 271 Research Designs Applicable To Leisure Studies
An introduction to the methods and techniques of research as applied to leisure studies and services. General consideration will be given to the technical problems involved in various stages of research methodology with emphasis on the logic underlying the research process. Prerequisite: Recreation 270. 3 lectures (Winter term)
REC 300 Philosophy Of Leisure
Examination of major philosophical themes through the ages with reference to contemporary viability and effect upon social behavior. Prerequisite: Consent of the instructor. 3 lectures (Fall and Winter terms)
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REC 301 Sociology Of Leisure
Nature and extent of leisure phenomena in contemporary society. Examination of institutional and formal organizational aspects, social role, social research strategies employed in the study of leisure. (Same as Sociology 375). Prerequisite: Two term courses in Sociology, i.e., Sociology 101 and 34]. 3 lectures (Winter term)
REC 302 Travel and Tourism
The scope and nature of travel and tourism as contemporary leisure experiences. Economic, political, and social ramifications, research strategies employed, implications for the future. Prerequisite: Recreation 301. 3 lectures (Fall term)
REC 303 Sport in Society
An introduction to the sociology of sport. Utilizing the major frames of reference of the social sciences, the function of sport in contemporary society is examined. Prerequisite: Sociology 101 and one other Sociology course. (Winter and Spring Terms) 3 lectures
REC 306 Leisure And Psychopathology
Examination of the psychodynamics of popular leisure experiences, e.g. —sport, gambling, fashion, and the like, and their relationship to psychopathology. Examination of the use of leisure experience to resolve emotional conflict and cope with stress. Prerequisite: Recreation 301, Psychology 357, and advanced standing. 3 lectures (Winter term)
REC 307 The Individual In Sport Situations (Kinesiology 455*)
An introduction to the social psychology of sport and physical activity, including sport involvement and personality, attitude and beliefs; the team as a small group; and social influence and facilitation in sport situations. Prerequisite: Recreation 301, Recreation 303. 3 lectures (Winter and Spring terms)
REC 311 School Recreation
An analysis of the relationship between recreation and education with particular emphasis on the sponsorship of community recreation programs by education authorities including leisure education and co-curriculum activities. Prerequisite: Recreation 210. 3 lectures (Winter term)
REC 320 Evaluation of Recreational Programs
Evaluation procedures and techniques applicable to recreation programs are examined in detail. Specification of objectives, development of practical recording procedures and experimental analysis are stressed. Students conduct field evaluations in local community agencies. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab in community agencies. Prerequisite: Recreation 220. (Winter and Spring terms)
REC 330 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. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: Recreation 230, lab fee approximately $15.00. (Winter term)
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REC 332 Theory And Practice In Outdoor Education
Emphasis on methods and techniques for the selection, development, and implementation of programs and projects through the utilization of diverse and unique natural settings and environments. The status of current govenmental and nongovernmental projects will be explored. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: Recreation 230 - 241 (Fall term)
REC 334 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. Prerequisite: Recreation 210, Recreation 230, or equivalent. 3 lectures (Fall term)
REC 360 Growth, Development And Aging
The changing capacities and interests of man as relatéd to leisure. The relationship of developmental processes to social gerontology is examined. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab. Prerequisite: Psychology 211, Recreation 250. (Spring term)
REC 361 Aging And Leisure
Social parameters of the aging process with particular reference to the Leisure Service Industry. Prerequisite: Recreation 301, Recreation 360 3 lectures (Fall and Spring terms)
REC 370 Directed Study In Special Topics
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent research and/or reading. A faculty member must approve a student’s project prior to registration. May be repeated in subsequent terms. Prerequisite: Faculty approval. (Fall and Winter terms)
REC 400 Seminar In Recreation And Leisure
An in depth analysis of the current major issues and trends. Fourth year Departmental students only. 3 hours (Fall and Spring terms)
REC 402 Colloquium On Religion And Leisure
Theological notions as they relate to theories of leisure. Contemporary trends and behavior which affect organized religion, and other leisure-related institutions. Issues for possible consideration, e.g. — public ritual as a leisure and religiots phenomenon, leisure forms and liturgy, leisure as prayer, the church and a leisure ethic, ministering in ‘mass leisure’, the Sabbath and leisure. Prerequisite: A course in philosophy and theology, or consent of the instructor. 3 lectures (Fall term)
REC 406 Comparative Recreation Systems
A study of multi-national recreation systems. Course meets on Campus and in the field in other countries. Full term study over a period of 6-8 weeks, Laboratory fee varies with field observation. (Spring term)
REC 410 Planning Of Recreation Facilities
A course to introduce the student to the planning, design and layout of recreation areas and facilities. Prerequisite: Recreation 210. 3 lectures (Fall term)
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REC 432 Theory And Practice In Outdoor Education
Concepts, philosophy and practices relative to the enrichment of school and community curricula through the use of the natural environment. Emphasis on the role of the school, the community, the provincial and federal government relative to a systems approach toward an integrated design for leadership program, areas, facilities and management. 2 lectures, 2 hours lab. Lab fee approximately $15.00. Prerequisite: Recreation 332 or consent of the instructor. (Winter term)
REC 434 Park Management
A study of policies, procedures, and practices relative to the management of natural resources. Emphasis is placed on a systems approach to management as it relates to park management at all levels of government. Prerequisite: Recreation 334. (Winter term) 3 lectures
REC 470 Research Project
Directed research in recreation and leisure studies. Students are required to complete a research project in their honours option. Prerequisite: Completion of an honours optional course sequence. 1 lecture, 4 hours lab (Fall, Winter and Spring terms)
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