REC 100 Introduction to the Study of Leisure and Recreation and Leisure Services3C 0.5
An overview of the field of recreation emphasizing the understanding of leisure phenomena as well as an introduction to various leisure sefvice resources.
Recreation (REC)
59 courses in the 1988–89 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 1988–89
Associate Professor R.C. Mannell, BA (McMaster), MPE, PhD (Windsor)
Assistant Professors
L. Caldwell, BS (Pennsylvania State), MS (North Carolina State), PhD (Maryland)
Faculty listed in 1988–89
P. Eagles, BSc (Waterloo), MSc (Guelph), PhD (Waterloo), MCIP
D. Getz, BES (Waterloo), MA (Carleton), PhD (Edinburgh)
R.D. Graham, BA, MA (Western)
R. Johnson, BA, MA (Windsor), PhD (Minnesota)
Adjunct Faculty D. Ng, BA (Lingnan), MA (Carver), MS, ReD (Indiana)
Lecturers A. Gilbert, BA, MA (Waterloo) B. Smale, BA, MA (Waterloo)
Faculty Members of Recreation and Leisure Studies holding cross appointments to.
Sociology
?Geography
Faculty Members holding cross appointments to Recreation and Leisure pludies from.
Kinesiology Statistics and Actuarial Science 5Geography
Course Descriptions
Courses not offered in the current academic year are listed at the end of this section.
REC 200 Theories of Play. 3C 0.5
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.
REC 201 Leisure and the Social Sciences3C 0.5
Examination of modern methodological and theoretical approaches to the study of leisure behaviour with emphasis upon the socio-cultural, socio-psychological and economic dimensions.
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REC 203 An Introduction to the Sociology of Sport3C 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 Perspective3C 0.5
Analysis of socio-cultural determinants which have influenced Canadian Leisure behaviour.
Prereq: REC 100 or consent of instructor
REC 210 Organization and Administration of Recreation Services3C 0.5
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 Program Management in Leisure Services2C,2L 0.5
A study of the scope of recreation programs and the factors involved in program management. Emphasis will be placed on the goals in recreation for the leader and participant, effective leadership of individuals and groups, individual and group creativity.
REC 230 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation3C 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 Education3C,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 Special Populations3C 0.5
Examines the philosophical, theoretical and empirical frameworks of recreation as a therapeutic service and process to individuals with physical, emotional and intellectual disabilities.
REC 270A Research Design Applicable to Leisure Studies3C 0.5
An introduction the 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.
REC 300 Philosophy of Leisure3C 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 Leisure3C 0.5
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: SOC 101 Cross-listed as SOC 347
REC 302 Travel and Tourism3C,iL 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.
REC 304 Community and Cultural Development3C 0.5
A study of major issues of Canadian cultural policy from a socio-historical, political and sociological perspective. Students will 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 301 or 305 or consent of instructor
REC 305 Social Psychology of Leisure3C,1L 0.5
A study of the effects of personality and social factors in shaping how people perceive, experience and 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.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
REC 307 Social Psychology and Physical Activity2C,1T 0.5
An examination of sport and other forms of physical activities as social situations. Topics such as social facilitation, modelling, person perception, expectancies, group structure, unity, motivation, leadership, conformity, and intergroup relations are introduced in relation to motor performance.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
Cross-listed as KIN 354
REC 310 Commercial Recreation Business Development3C 0.5
Students will 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 analysis and promotions.
Prereq: REC 210 and BUS 121, or consent of instructor
REC 311 School Recreation3C 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.
Prereq: REC 210
REC 312 Recreation and Community Action3C 0.5
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
REC 317 Introduction to Museum Management2C,3L 0.5
Overview of organization and structure of federal, provincial, and local 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
REC 320 Evaluation of Recreational Programs2C,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 270A
REC 321 Selected Topics in Recreation and Leisure Studies-329 0.5
REC 321 Recreation and Tourism Analysis3C 0.5
Descriptive quantitative indices for tourism and recreation development, trend extrapolation, forecasting, market evaluation. Emphasis is on applications of quantitative methods.
Prereq: REC 371A
REC 322 Technology and Leisure3C 0.5
Socio-political, and economic impacts of contemporary technology upon the leisure service industry; impacts upon leisure behaviour; moral and ethical issues generated by these impacts. Prereq: Senior Students
REC 323 Advanced Seminar in Leisure Service Management3C 0.5
This course is designed to allow students to combine their business/public administration courses, job experiences and leisure service management issues in a small group setting. Managerial problems are identified and alternative solutions are generated by examining the problems from both a research perspective and a practitioner’s perspective.
Prereq: Fourth-year Standing, Business Option or Public Administration Option
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REC 323A Advanced Seminar in Leisure Service Management3C 0.5
This course is designed to explore and examine problems and issues associated with the delivery models, and administration of services are covered.
Prereq: Senior Therapeutic Students or consent of the instructor
REC 325A Applying Behavioural Science to Leisure Problems and Issues3C 0.5
A general examination of how social psychological methods, theories and findings are being applied to the solution of social problems and the planning of improved arrangements for work, home life and recreation. Major emphasis will be given to the identification of applied leisure-related problems and the development of behavioural science strategies for solving these.
Prereq: Recreation 270A, 371A and 301 or 305, or consent of instructor
REC 327A Leisure and Mass Media3C 0.5
Analysis of social effects of mass media
as a form of leisure. The role of mass
media in the daily lives, leisure and
consumer behaviour of Canadians. Prereq: Recreation 300 or 301 or 305
REC 331 Outdoor Education2C,2L 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 Recreation2C,2L 0.5
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.
Prereq: REC 230
REC 333 Recreation Geography3C 0.5
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
REC 334 Park Management3C,1L 0.5
Basic administrative procedures in park management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development.
Prereq: REC 230
Cross-listed as ENV S 334
REC 352 Recreation and Mental Retardation3C 0.5
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.
REC 353 Recreation and Physical Disabilities3C 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 354 Recreation and Mental Health3C 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 361 Aging and Leisure3C 0.5
Social parameters of the aging process with particular reference to the Leisure Service Industry.
Prereq: Third-year standing or consent of instructor
REC 370 Directed Study in Special Topics0.5
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent readings. A faculty member must approve a student’s project prior to registration. May be repeated once in a subsequent term.
Prereq: Faculty approval
REC 371A Statistical Techniques Applied to Leisure Studies3C 0.5
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.
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REC 372 Introduction to Statistical Problem Solving by Computer2C,alL 0.5
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 and computer literacy (e.g. CS 100 or high school computing)
Cross-listed as CS 316
REC 401 The Economics of Recreation3C 0.5
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
REC 402 Colloquium on Religion and Leisure3C 0.5
Theological notions as they relate to theories of leisure. Contemporary trends and behaviour which affect organized religion and other leisure-related institutions.
REC 406 Comparative Recreational Systems0.5/0.5
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 Facilities3C,iL 0.5
A course to introduce the students to the planning, design and layout of recreation areas and facilities.
Prereq: REC 210 or 332 or consent of instructor
REC 416 Principles of Recreation Planning3C,1L 0.5
An exploration of alternative approaches 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.
Prereq: PLAN 156 or 332 or a full credit in Geography, or consent of instructor
REC 425 Marine Recreation3C,1L 0.5
Analysis of current issues, management concepts and processes related to recreational use and conservation of coastal and offshore areas. International examples will be used to highlight approaches to conflict resolution.
Prereq: REC 334 or equivalent
REC 428 Tourism Planning, Development and Marketing3C 0.5
Covers the role of tourism in economic and community development, and the roles of government and industry in formulating tourism policy. Students learn through case studies and practical assignments.
Prereq: Recreation 302
REC 429 Computer Applications in Leisure Services2C,2L 0.5
Theory and application in leisure service management and programming. Examination of computer impact on leisure service industry.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing or consent of instructor
REC 432 Interpretation3C,iL 0.5
Concepts, philosophy and practices of interpretation related to understanding the use of cultural and natural heritage resources.
Prereq: REC 332 or consent of instructor
REC 433 People in Natural Areas3C 0.5
Designing and managing for people 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 public and indigenous people in the design and management of natural areas will be studied.
Prereq: REC 334/ENV 334
Cross-listed as ENV S 433
REC 434 Advanced Park Planning and3C 0.5
Management
A study of policies, procedures, and
practices relative to the management of
natural resources in parks. Emphasis is
placed on an ecological systems
approach to management as it relates to
parks at all levels of government. Prereq: REC 334/ENV S 334 Cross-listed as ENV S 434
REC 435 Recreation Resource Policy3C 0.5
A study of policies, policy development and policy gaps related 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. Prereq: REC 100 and REC 230 or consent of instructor
REC 470 Research Project3C 0.5/0.5
An independent research project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty member. Required of all students enrolled 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.
REC 475 Directed Study in Special Topics0.5
For the student who desires to pursue a particular topic in depth through guided independent research. A faculty member must approve a student's project prior to registration. May be repeated once in a subsequent term.
Prereq: Faculty approval
REC 201 Leisure and the Social Sciences
Not offered in 1988–89.
REC 241 Administration of Camping and Outdoor Education
Not offered in 1988–89.
REC 311 School Recreation
Not offered in 1988–89.
REC 312 Recreation and Community
Not offered in 1988–89.
REC 435 Recreation and Resource Policy
Not offered in 1988–89.