REC 100 Introduction to the Study of Leisure and RecreationF 3C 0.5
An overview of the total field of recreation emphasizing the understanding of leisure phenomena and implications for contemporary society.
Recreation (REC)
43 courses in the 1983–84 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
Notes
Faculty listed in 1983–84
Associate Professor, Chairman of the Department
O. Ng, BA (Lingnan), MA (Carver), MS, ReD (Indiana)
Assistant Professor and Associate Chairman, Undergraduate Affairs
R. Johnson, BA, MA (Windsor), PhD (Minnesota)
Associate Professor, Associate ; Chairman, Graduate Affairs
S.L. Smith, BA (Wright State), MA (Ohio State), PhD (Texas A&M)
Professor E.M. Avedon, 8SS (William and Mary), MA, EdD (Columbia)
Associate Professors
Faculty listed in 1983–84
J. Levy, BA (Waterloo Lutheran), BPE (Waterloo), MSW (Waterloo Lutheran), PhD (Waterloo)
B.D. McPherson’, BA, MA (Western Ontario), PhD (Wisconsin)
J. Zuzanek', CSc (Prague Institute of Sociology), PhD (Charles University, Prague)
Assistant Professors
K.S. Brown, PhD (Waterloo)
Faculty listed in 1983–84
P. Eagles?, BSc (Waterloo), MSc (Guelph), PhD (Waterloo) MCIP
W. Frisby, MHK (Windsor)
Faculty listed in 1983–84
D. Getz, BES (Waterioo), MA (Carleton), PhD (Edinburgh)
L. Heywood, BA (North Dakota), MA (Florida State}, PhD (Wisconsin)
M.L. Hutchison, BA (Queen's), MS (Dalhousie), EdD (Boston)
Faculty listed in 1983–84
R.C. Mannell, BA (McMaster), MPE, PhD (Windsor) ‘
R. Payne, BA (Guelph), MA (New England, Australia), PhD (Calgary)
Lecturers W. Frisby, BA, MA (Windsor) R.D. Graham, BA, MA (Western Ontario)
Faculty Members of Recreation holding cross appointments to.
Sociology
2Planning
Faculty Members holding cross appointments to Recreation from: 3Kinesiology
Statistics
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
REC 101 Introduction to Leisure ServicesW 2C,1T 0.5
An introduction to various leisure service agencies and the services provided. Fietd trips to municipalities, specialized institutions, and voluntary agencies.
REC 200 Theories of PlayF,S 3C 0.5
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.
REC 201 Leisure and the Social SciencesF 3C 0.5
Examination of modern methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of leisure behaviour with emphasis upon the socio-cultural, sociopsychological! and economic dimensions.
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REC 203 An Introduction to the Sociology of Sport (Kin 252) -W,S 3C 0.5
An introduction to the characteristics, processes and problems of sport as a social system. In addition, the social psychological aspects of sport involvement are considered. Prereq: SOC 101
REC 204 Leisure and Recreation in Historical PerspectiveS 3C 0.5
Analysis of socio-cultural determinants which have influenced Canadian Leisure behaviour.
Prereq: REC 100 or consent of instructor
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REC 210 Organization and Administration ofF 3C 0.5
Recreation Services .
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.
REC 220 Recreation Program DevelopmentW,S 2C,2L 05 :
A study of the scope of community recreation programs and the factors involved in program leadership. Emphasis will be placed on the goats in recreation for the leader and participant, effective leadership of
individuats and groups, individual and
group creativity.
REC 230 Introduction to Outdoor RecreationW 3C 0.5
A study of outdoor recreation in relation to contemporary lifestyles, natural and human resource systems. includes the examination of outdoor settings as an integral part of an outdoor recreation continuum. Includes the role of selected governmental and non-governmental bodies.
REC 241 Administration of Camping and Outdoor EducationF 3C,3L 0.5
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
REC 250 Introduction to Recreation for SpecialF 3C 0.5
Populations . Examines the philosophical, theoretical and empirical frameworks of recreation as a therapeutic service and process to individuals with physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities.
REC 252 Recreation and Mental RetardationW,S 3C 0.5
An analysis of the motoric and psychosocial behavioral dimensions specific to the retarded with direct and obvious applicability to the planning, implementing and evaluating of recreational programs.
REC 253 Recreation and Physical DisabilitiesW,S 3C 0.5
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
REC 264 Recreation and Mental HealthF,S 3C 0.5
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
REC 270 Statistical Techniques Applied to Leisure StudiesF 3C 0.5
An introduction to descriptive and inferential statistids and the interpretation of data. A major consideration of the course is the use of statistics in the solution of problems in recreation and teisure.
REC 300 Philosophy of LeisureW 3C 0.5
Examination of major philosophical themes through the ages with reference to contemporary viability and effect upon social behaviour.
Prereq: Consent of instructor, third year standing.
REC 301 Sociology of Leisure (Soc 347)F,S 3C 0.5
Nature and extent of Jeisure phenomena in contemporary society. Examination of institutional and formal organizational aspects, social role, social research strategies employed in the study of leisure.
Prereq: Two item courses in Sociology
REC 302 Travel and TourismW 3C,1L 0.5
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
REC 305 Social Psychology of LeisureW 3C 0.5
A study of the social psychological determinants and implications of the human use of discretionary time. The
leisurely use of this time as well as specific play-forms and diversionary pursuits such as art, wilderness and high risk activities, humour, day © dreaming, hobbies and gambling will be examined.
REC 311 School Recreation 1S 3C 0.5
An analysis of the relationship between recreation and education with particular emphasis on the sponsoring of community recreation programs by education authorities including leisure education and co-curriculum activities. Prereaq: REC 210
REC 312 Recreation and Community ActionW 3C 0.5
The role of the citizen in recreation systems with regard to social change. Students will examine models for social change which interect with recreation © systems and power relationships between citizen's groups and recreation systems.
Prereq: REC 210
REC 316 Principles of Recreation PlanningF 38C,1L 0.5
An exploration of alternative ap- Proaches to the planning of recreation opportunities. The demand for and supply of recreation opportunities; Standards, models and systems; recreation planning policies and agencies; and selected recreation planning issues. Preraq: PLAN 156 or a full credit in Geography, or consent of instructor.
REC 320 Evaluation of Recreational ProgramsF,S 2C,2L 0.5
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.
Prereq: REC 270
REC 321 Selected Topics in Recreation-329 0.5
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
REC 322 Problems in Recreation ManagementF,S 3C 0.5
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REC 325 Marine RecreationF 3C 0.5
REC 326 Introduction to Museum ManagementF 3C 0.5
REC 327 Leisure and Environmental DesignW 3C,1L 0.5
REC 331 Outdoor EducationF 2C,2t 0.5
The present status of outdoor education in modern society, government functions and policies related to outdoor education services; the planning and administration of outdoor education activities. Current problems. Prereq: REC 230
REC 332 Applied Methods in Outdoor RecreationF,S 2C2l 0.5
Emphasis on methods and techniques for the selection, development, and impiementation of programs and projects through the utilization of diverse and unique natural settings and environments.
Prereq: REC 230
REC 334 Park ManagementF 3C,1L 0.5
Basic administrative procedures in park management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development.
REC 361 Aging and LeisureF,S 3C 0.5
Social parameters of the aging process with particular reference to the Leisure Service Industry.
Prereq: REC 301
REC 370 Directed Study in Special TopicsF,W,S 0.5
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 in a subsequent term. Prereq: Faculty approval.
REC 371 Research Designs Applicable to Leisure StudiesFLW 3C 0.5
An introduction to the methods and techniques of research as applied to leisure studies and services. Genera! consideration will be given to the technical problems involved in various stages of research methodology with emphasis on the logic underlying the research process.
Prereq: REC 270
REC 372 Introduction to Statistical ProbiemW 2C,2l 0.5
Solving by Computer .
This is an applications oriented course which prepares the nonmathematical student to use the computer as a research tool. Topics include aids for Statistical analysis and the preparation of documents such as reports and theses. The course provides sufficient background for application to other problems specific to the individual's field.
Prereq: A one term statistics course.
REC 399 Seminar in Recreation and LeisureF,W 3C 0.5
An in-depth analysis of the current major issues and trends.
Third year Departmental students only.
REC 401 The Economics of RecreationF 3C 0.5
A critical examination of the applications of market and non-market segmentation, valuation, and related concepts to recreation and leisure. Course content is based on recent research methods and findings from the field of leisure studies.
Prereq: Third year standing, ECON 101 or permission from instructor.
REC 406 Comparative Recreational SystemsS 1.0
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.
REC 410 Planning of Recreation FacilitiesW 3C,1L 0.5
A course to introduce the students to the planning, design and tayout of recreation areas and facilities. Prereq: REC 210 or consent of instructor.
REC 432 InterpretationF 3C,1L 0.5
Concepts, philosophy and practices of interpretation relative to understanding the use of the natural environment. Prereq: REC 332 or consent of the instructor.
REC 434 Advanced Park ManagementW 3C 0.5
A study of pot'sies, procedures, and practices relative to the management of natural resources. Emphasis is placed on an ecological systems approach to management as it relates to parks at ail levels of government.
Prereq: REC 334
REC 4385 F 3C 05
Recreation Resource Policy
A study of policies, 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.
REC 470 Research ProjectF,W,S 3C° 1.0
An independent research project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty member. Required of all students enrolled in the Honours Recreation program.
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 REC 470.
Not Offered 1983-84.
REC 402 Colloquium on Religion and Leisure
Listed without a description.