REC 204 Leisure and Recreation in Historical3C 0.5
| ‘spective 1 alysis of socio-cultural determinants wiwch have influenced Canadian Leisure behaviour.
°rereq: REC 100 or consent of - 1 ‘ructor
Recreation (REC)
43 courses in the 1990–91 Undergraduate Calendar, read from the scanned original. The text comes from OCR, so check the scanned page before relying on a detail.
REC 205 Social Psychology of Leisure3C,1L 0.5
. ludy of the effects of personality and : ial factors in shaping how people L«. ceive, experience and respond to discretionary time. Current theory and raegarch focusing on the impact of ure on the socio-psychological Jstment of the individual, and applications to human problems associated with leisure will be examined. ?rereq: PSYCH 101
Course Descriptions oo
REC 209 Computer Applications in Leisure Services2C,1L 0.5
Theory and application in leisure service management and programming. Examination of comptuer impact on leisure service industry.
Prereq: CS 100 or consent of instructor
REC 210 Introduction to Leisure Service Management3C 0.5
Using a wide variety of leisure service agencies as examples, this course focuses on the management functions of planning, organizing, influencing and controlling. Topics include marketing, budgeting, leadership, staffing, goal setting, motivation, communication and problem solving.
REC 220 Program Management and Evaluation3C 0.5 .
The scope of recreation program planning, design, delivery and evaluation is examined along with current associated issues and trends. Emphasis is placed on the planning and evaluation process and its existence as a core element in any recreation and leisure services organization.
REC 230 Outdoor Recreation Resources Management3C 0.5
A study of major facets of outdoor recreation programs and facilities from a variety of approaches; history, values, attitudes, economics, ecology, law, policy planning and trends. The emphasis is on providing a knowledge base for decision-making by managers. It includes the role of selected governmental, voluntary and private sectors bodies.
REC 250 Introduction to Recreation for Special Populations3C 0.5
This course is designed to introduce the broad scope of recreation for specia! populations. Students will develop an understanding of skills and competencies, societal and individual attitudes, barriers, programming and disabling conditions and the role of recreation and leisure services as applied to the wide variety of populations. Emphasis is on aspects of human behaviour which influence participation in leisure.
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REC 251 Recreation and Disability3C 0.5
This course is designed to explore the etiology and issues relevant to the broad spectrum of people who are challenged or disabled. Study will focus on physical, intellectual and emotional or behavioural disabilities.
Prereq: REC 250
REC 255 Leisure Education — Concepts and Practices3C 0.5
This course covers concepts, theories, and practices of leisure education. Various models, assessment tools, and intervention strategies of leisure education are discussed. Also, settings for leisure education are examined including: school-based programs, jobrelated programs, institutional programs and transitional programs.
Prereq: REC 250 *
REC 270 Research Design Applicable to Leisure Studies3C 0.5
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.
Prereq: Second-year standing
REC 280 Travel and Tourism3C°: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 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: Third-year standing or consent of instructor
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 201 or 205 or consent of instructor
REC 310 Commercial Recreation Business Development3C 0.5
Students will develop an idea for a smail recreation business and will then determine whether or not the idea is feasible. The course emphasizes marketing research, organizational structure, short and long range planhing, financial analysis and promotions. Prereq: REC 210, BUS 121 and third- or fourth-year standing
REC 321 Selected Topics in Recreation and Leisure Studies-329 0.5
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
REC 331 Outdoor Education2C,2L 0.5
The present status of outdoor education in modern society; government func-. tions and policies related to outdoor. education services; the planning and administration of outdoor education activities are discussed.
Prereq: REC 230
Course Descriptions Recreation and Leisure Studies
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,iL 0.5
Basic administrative procedures in park management. Operational techniques are examined together with general policies of acquisition, operation and development.
Prereq: REC 230, REC 332 or equivalent and third- or fourth-year standing
Cross-listed as ENV S 334
REC 350 Principles and Procedures of Therapeutic Recreation3C 0.5
This course is designed to examine techniques, tools, knowledge and skills required to design, plan, develop and facilitate therapeutic recreation programs in a variety of settings for individuals and groups.
Prereq: REC 251 or consent of instructor
REC 355 Issues and Problems in Therapeutic Recreation2C 0.5 ;
This course is designed to explore and examine problems and issues associated with the delivery of therapeutic recreation services. Current issues and trends with regard to professionalization of therapeutic recreation, service delivery models, and administration of services wilt be covered.
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. Students may take only two directed studies courses for undergraduate degree. Se REC 475.
Prereq: Faculty approval
REC 371 Statistical Techniques Applied to Leisure Studies3C 0.5" a4
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.
Prereq: REC 270 and third-year standing
REC 380 Recreation and Tourism Analysis3C 0.5
Descriptive quantitative indices for tourism and recreation development, trend extrapolation, forecasting, marke. valuation. Emphasis is on applications of quantitative methods.
Prereq: REC 371
REC 401 The Economics of Recreation3C 0.5
A critical examination of the applica- =~ tions 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 tt field of leisure studies. , Prereq: ECON 101 and third-year standing or consent of 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 leisurerelated institutions.
REC 406A Comparative Recreational Systems/B 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. Lab« ratory fee varies with field observation
) €409 3C1L 05 mputerized Database Applications in Leisure and Cultural Agency Management . alysis of information handling tasks. 30ry and design of database applicaw. 1S. Students are required to design and produce an operational application. Prareg: CS 100 and REC 209 or divalent and third- or fourth-year nding
REC 410 “ \nning of Recreation Facilities3C 0.5
‘ourse to introduce the students to
~~ Planning, design and management
of recreation areas and facilities. Prereq: REC 210 or 332 or consent ostructor
REC 416 Principles of Recreation Planning*3C 0.5
exploration of alternative roaches to the planning of recrea-
41 Opportunities. The demand for and
supply of recreation opportunities; stan-
dards, modeis and systems; recreation nning policies.and agencies; and acted recreation planning issues. Prereq: PLAN 156 or REC 332 ora
full credit in Geography, or consent of ‘ructor
C 432 3C 0.5 Visitor Management and Interpretation neepts, philosophy and practices of tor management and interpretation related to the use, conservation and preservation of cultural and natural itage areas. Prereq: REC 332 or consent of ...-fructor -
REC 433 Ople in Natural Areas3C 0.5
signing and managing for people in natural areas. Behavioural research and its relevance to the design and aration of natural areas and facilities be emphasized. Means of under- Nding and involving neighbouring and visiting public and indigenous people in the design and management jatural areas will be studied. Prereq: REC 334/ENV S 334 Cross-listed as ENV S 433
Course Descriptions . Recreation and Leisure Studies
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 resources 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 230 or consent of instructor
REC 436 Marine Recreation and Conservation3C,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 455 Senior Seminar in Therapeutic Recreation3C 0.5
This course is designed to facilitate an in-depth exploration and analysis of philosophical issues and interdisciplinary theories to discuss how they relate to therapeutic recreation practice and research.
Prereq: REC 251, 350, 355 and fourth-year standing
REC 470 Research Project3C 0.5/0.5
An independent research project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty member.
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.
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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. Students may take only two directed studies courses for undergraduate degree. See REC 370.
Prereq: Faculty approval
REC 480 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: REC 280
REC 201 Sociology of Leisure
Not offered in 1990–91.
REC 333 Recreation Geography
Not offered in 1990–91.
REC 401 The Economics of Recrea- tion
Not offered in 1990–91.
REC 435 Recreation and Resources Policy
Not offered in 1990–91.