39 courses in the 1979–80 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Associate Professor, Chairman of the Department D.Ng.,BA (Lingnan), MA (Carver), MS, ReD (Indiana)
Dean, Faculty of Human Kinetics and Leisure Studies G.S. Kenyon, BPE (Br.Col.), MS (indiana), PhD (New York).
Associate Professor and Associate Chairman, Undergraduate Affairs J. Levy?, BA (Wat Luth}, BPE (Waterloo).
MSW (Wat Luth), PhD (Waterloo)
Assistant Professor, Associate Chairman, Graduate Affairs
S.L. Smith, BA (Wright State), MA (Ohio State), PhD (Texas A& M).
Professor E. M. Avedon’, 8BS (William and Mary), MA, EdD (Columbia)
Associate Professor J. Zuzanek?, CSc (Prague Institute of Sociology), PhD (Charles University, Prague)
Assistant Professors
K. R. Balmer, BA (Toronto), PhD (Liverpool)
K.S. Brown’, PhD (Waterloo)
E. G. Carls, BS, MS, PhD (Iiinois)
L. Heywood, BA (North Dakota), MA (Florida State) PhD (Wisconsin)
M.L. Hutchinson, BA (Queen's), MS (Dalhousie), EdD (Boston)
R. Johnson’, BA, MA (Windsor), PhD (Minnesota)
W.B. Kinney, BSE (Suny Courtland), MS (Illinois), PhD (New York)
R. C. Mannell, BA (McMaster), MPE, PhD (Windsor)
G. Nogradi, BSc (Waterloo), MS, PhD (Oregon)
Lecturers R. D. Graham, BA, MA (W.Ont.)
Faculty member holds cross appointment as shown: Geography
*Sociology
3Urban and Regional Planning
Statistics
Course Descriptions
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.
Course Descriptions 413 Recreation
An introduction to various leisure service agencies and the services provided. Field trips to municipalities, specialized institutions, and voluntary agencies. Prereq: Recreation students only
Acritical analysis of definitions, concepts and assumptions of classical, recent and modern theories of play with implications for research strategies, programming and planning for play.
Examination of modern methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of leisure behaviour with emphasis upon the socio-cultural, socio-psychological and economic dimensions.
Analysis of socio-cultural determinants which have influenced Canadian Leisure behaviour.
Prereq: Rec 100 or consent of instructor
The organization and administration of recreation on federal, provincial and municipal levels; legislation, financing, budgeting, problem solving, public relations, administrative practices and departmental organization with particular emphasis on the municipal level.
Astudy of the scope of community recreation programmes and the factors involved in programme leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the goals in recreation for the leader and participant, effective leadership of individuals and groups, individual and group creativity.
A study of outdoor education and recreation in relation to contemporary lifestyles, natural and human resource systems. Includes the examination of outdoor settings as an integral part of an education - outdoor recreation continuum. Includes the role of selected governmental and non-governmental bodies.
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The philosophy and objectives of camping and outdoor education; administration, organizing, 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.
Prereq: Rec 230
Examines the philosophical, theoretical and empirical frameworks of recreation as a therapeutic service and process to individuals with physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities.
An analysis of the motoric and psycho-social behavioral dimensions specific to the retarded with direct and obvious applicability to the planning, implementing and evaluating of recreational programmes.
Prereq: Rec 250, Psych 242
The psycho-social aspects of physical disabilities will be _analysed, with special focus given to the planning, implementing and evaluating of leisure activities. Prereq: Rec 250, permission of instructor
A psycho-social analysis of the determinants and consequences of recreative behaviour as related to positive and negative mental health, discussing in detail, structure, semiotic factors and interaction patterns.
Prereq: Rec 250
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.
Examination of major philosophical themes through the ages with reference to contemporary viability and effect upon social behaviour. Prereq: Consent of instructor
Course Descriptions Recreation
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. Prereq: Two term courses in Sociology
The scope and nature of travel and tourism as contemporary leisure experiences. Economic, political and social ramifications, research strategies employed, implications for the future.
Prereq: Rec 301
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. Prereq: Soc 101 and one other Sociology course
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.
Prereq: Rec 301, Psych 357
An examination of the social influences and group processes which occur within sport teams. Topics include conformity, the influence of onlookers, and co-actors, leadership, group structure, and cohesion. Prereq: 2 term courses in Psychology
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.
Prereq: Rec 210
The role of the citizen in recreation systems with regard to social change. Students will examine models for social change which interact with recreation systems and power relationships between citizen's groups and recreation systems.
Prereq: Rec 210
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Principles of Recreation Planning (Plan 344)
An exploration of alternative approaches to the planning of recreation opportunities in urban-centered regions. The demand for and supply of recreation opportunities; standards, models and systems; recreation planning policies and agencies; and selected recreation planning issues.
Prereq: Pian 100 or a full credit in Geography, or consent of instructor
Evaluation procedures and techniques applicable to recreation programmes 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.
Prereq: Rec 270, 2 hrs. lab in community agencies
The study of particular topics pertaining to recreation. Course topics will be announced in advance, but will not be offered on a regular basis.
Prereq: Consent of instructor
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.
Prereq: Rec 230
Emphasis on methods and techniques for the selection, development, and implementation of programmes and projects through the utilization of diverse and unique natural settings and environments.
Prereq: Rec 230, 241
Basic administrative procedures in park management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development.
Prereq: Rec 210, Rec 230 or equivalent
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Social parameters of the aging process with particular reference to the Leisure Service Industry.
Prereq: Rec 307
Course Descriptions 415 Recreation
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 once ina subsequent term.
Prereq: Faculty approval
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 or research methodology with emphasis on the Jogic underlying the research process.
Prereq: Rec 270
An.in depth analysis of the current major issues and trends.
Fourth year Departmental students only
Listed without a description.
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.
A course to introduce the students to the planning, design and layout of recreation areas and facilities. Prereq: Rec 210
Concepts, philosophy and practices relative to understanding the use of the natural environment. Prereq: Rec 332 or consent of the instructor
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 managementat all levels of government. Prereq: Rec 334
A study of policies (both existing and emerging), policy development and policy gaps related to recreation resources in Canada. Based on a literature review and discussion of decision-making procedures, roles and tools used in the recreation field; students are required to research real and theoretical situations for seminar presentation.
Prereq: Rec 100 and Rec 230 or consent of instructor
An independent research project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty member. Required of all students enrolled in the Honours Recreation Programme.
Rec 470 includes an approved design and completion of the first segment of the paper. Prereq: Rec 270, 371
Rec 471 requires the completion of the project begun in 470.
An examination of the behaviour factors which _influence the tourist; the research methodologies employed to examine these factors; and the relationship between tourism and other aspects of leisure behaviour..
Prereq: Rec 302 or equivalent, and a course in statistics. Open to advanced undergraduate students and graduate students.
Course Descriptions