57 courses in the 1986–87 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
An overview of the field of recreation emphasizing the understanding of leisure phenomena as well as an introduction to various leisure service resources.
REC'200''F,S “30 “O05
Theortes 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.
Examination of modem methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of leisure behaviour with emphasis upon the socio-cultural, socio-psychological and economic dimensions..
An introduction to the Sociology. of Sport. An introduction to the characteristics, processes and problems of sport as 4 social system. in addition, the social ‘ psychological aspects of sport involvement are considered.
Prereq: SOC 101
Gross-listed as KIN 252 and SOC 348.
Course Descriptions 16.145
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.
A study of the scope of recreation programs and the factors involved in Program management. Emphasis will he 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 recreation in relation to contempoerary lifestyles, natural and human resource systems. Inciudes the examination of outdoor settings as an integral part of an outdoor recreation continuum. {nciudes the role of selected governmental and non-governmental bodies.
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.
6.M6 Cours: Descriptions
Recreation ond:Leleure Studies
Leisure; Studies .
An introduction the the methods and techniques of research as applied tp leisure studies and services. General consideration will be given to the techhical problems involved in various stages of research methodology with emphasis on the logic underlying the research process.
Examination of major philosophical themes through the ages with reference to contemporary viability and effect upon social behaviour. -
Prereq: Conseni of instructor, third year standing
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 item courses in Soc ology . 5 Cross-listed as SOC 347.
REC 32 W 3C,1L 05
Travel and Touriem
The scope and nature of travel and tourism as contemporary leisure experiences. Economic, political and social ramifications, research strategies employed, implications for the future.
A study of major issues of Canadian cultural policy from a socio-historical, pdlitical and sociological perspective. Students wili examine the role and organizational structure of the arts and major cultural agencies, and discuss social, economic and administrative aspects of professional. amateur. commercial and public art organizations and services.
Prereq: REC 201 or consent of instructor
A study of the effects of personality and social factors in shaping how peeple perceive, experience arid respond to discretionary time. Current theory and research focusing on the impact of leisure on the socio-psychological adjustment of the individual, and applications to human problems associated with leisure will be examined.
An examination of sport and other forms of physical activities as social situations. Topics such as social facilitation, modelling, person perception. expectanies, group structure, unity, motivation, leadership, conformity, and intergroup relations are introduced in relation to motor performance.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Cross-listed as KIN 354.
Commercial Recreation Business. Development Students wil develop an idea for a small recreation business and will then determine whether or not the idea is feasible. The course emphasizes marketing research, organizational structure, short and long range: planning, financial anal- ' ysis and promotions.
Prereq: REC 210 and BUS 121, or consent of instructor
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.
Prereq: REC 210
The role of the citizen in recreation systerns 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
Introduction to Museum. . Management
Overview of organization and structure of federal, provincial, and tocal Canadian heritage institutions, i.e., museums, art galleries, historic sites, and parks, etc. Examination of staff-personnel functions with respect to policy and program, income and expenditure, microenvironmental issues, computerized
__ information holdings, etc. Laboratory
work and field trips. . Prereq: Introductory management course, or consent of the instructor
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 371A
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
Emphasis on methads and techniques for the selection, development, and implementation of programs and projects through the utilization of diverse and: unique natural settings-and environments.
Prereq: REC 230
The environmental implications of existing and potential recreational demands. Recreation travel, site capability, economic and ecological impact: models will be considered as well as the behavioural aspects of amenity resources.
Cross-listed as GEOG 333.
Basic administrative procedures in park management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development. Prereq: REC 230 and REC 332 Cross-listed as ENV § 334.
An analysis of the motoric and psychosocial behavioural dimensions specific to the retarded with direct and obvious" applicability to the planning, implementing and evaluating of recreational programs.
The psycho-social aspects of physical disabilities will be analysed, with special focus given to the planning, impiementing and evaluating of leisure activites. .
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
Social parameters of the. aging process With particular reference to the Leisure Service Industry. Prereq: REC 301
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
Course Descriptions 16.147
Recreation and Leisure Studies
Statistical Techniques Appiled to . Letsure Studies
An introduction to descriptive and infer-
ential 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.
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 tor application to other
problems specific to the individual's field.
Prereq: A 1 term statistics course and computer literacy (e.g. CS 100 or high school computing).
A critical examination of the applications
of market and non-market segmentation.
valuation, and related concepts to recre-
ation and leisure. Course content is
based on recent research methods and
findings from the field of leisure studies. Prereq: Third year standing and
ECON 101 or permission from instructor
Theological notions as they relate to
theories of leisure. Contemporary trends
and behaviour which affect organized religion and other leisure-related institutions..
A study af. 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 or consent of instructor
An exploration of alternative approaches to the planning of recreation opportunities. The demand for and supply of recreation opportunities; standards, models and systems; recreation planhing policies and agencies; and selected recreation planning issues. Prereq: PLAN 156 or a full credit in Geography, or consent of instructor
“REC 425 F 3C,il 05 Marine Recreation . . Analysis of current issues, management concepts and processes related to recreational use and conservation of coastal and offshore areas. Intemational examples will be used to highlight approaches to conflict resolution.
Prereq: REC 334 or equivaient
Theory and application in leisure service management and programming. Exam nation of computer impact on leisure service industry.
Prereq: Fourth year standing or consent of instructor
Concepts, philosophy and practices of interpretation related to understanding the use of cultural and natural heritage resources. . Prereq: REC 332 or consent of instructor
Designing and managing for peopie in - natural areas. Behavioural research and its relevance to,the design and operation of natural areas and facilities will be emphasized. Means of understanding and involving neighbouring and visiting publics and indigenous people in the design and management of natural areas.will be studied.
Prereq: REC 334/ENV 334 Crosslisted as ENV § 433.
Management
A study of policies, procedures, and
practices relative to the management of
natura! resources in parks. Emphasis is
placed on an ecological systems
approach to management as it relates
to parks at ail levels of government. Prereq: REC S34/ENV $ 334/ Cross-listed as ENV S 434.
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16.148 Course Descriptions
A study of policies, policy development _
and policy gaps felated to recreation tesources in Canada. Based on a literature review and discussion of decisionmaking procedures, roles and tools used in the recreation field; students are required to research real and theoretical situations for seminar presentation.
An independent research project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty member. Required of all students enroiied in the Honours Recreation and Leisure Studies program.
REC 470 includes an approved design and completion of the first segment of the paper.
Prereq: REC 270A, 371A
REC 471 requires the completion of the project begun in REC 470. .
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