44 courses in the 1994–95 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 broad field of recreation and leisure services emphasizing the understanding of various leisure phenomena. As such, it provides the student with an introductory understanding of the nature and scope of leisure, leisure behaviour, affiliated recreation activity, and the array of resources associated with each.
A critical analysis of definitions, concepts and assumptions of classical, recent and modem theories of play with implications for research strategies, programming and planning for play.
Prereq: PSYCH 101
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
Analysis of socio-cultural determinants which have influenced Canadian Leisure behaviour.
Prereq: REC 100 or consent of instructor
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
Course Descriptions
Theory and application in leisure service management and programming. Examination of comptuer impact on leisure service industry. Prereq: REC 100, and second-year standing. CS 100 is recommended. Restricted to Applied Health Sciences Students only
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.
The scope of recreation program planning, design, implementation and evaluation is examined along with current associated issues and trends. Emphasis is placed on the planning and evaluation processes and their existence as core elements in any recreation and leisure services organization.
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.
This course is designed to introduce the broad scope of recreation for special 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. A volunteer placement is required.
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
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, job-related programs, institutional programs and transitional programs. Prereq: REC 250, 220
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
The scope and nature of travel and tourism as contemporary leisure experiences is examined along with economic, political and social ramifications, research strategies employed and implications for the future.
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
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 pubtic art organizations and services.
Prereq: REC 201 or 205 or consent of instructor
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, BUS 121 and third-year standing
See department scheduling board for these experimental courses.
The present status of outdoor education in modem society; government functions and policies related to outdoor education services; the planning and administration of outdoor education activities are discussed.
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. Prereq: REC 230 or GEOG 202A 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, BIOL 250 or ENV S 200 are recommended Cross-listed as ENV S 334
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 and third-year standing
Course Descriptions Recreation and Leisure Studies
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 will be covered. Prereq: REC 251 and REC 350 or consent of instructor
This course covers concepts, theories and the practice of social change in relation to leisure and recreation behaviour and services. Various issues such as poverty, ethnicity, and disability will be addressed. Major areas of discussion will include organizational sources of community and individual effort, leadership, participation, stresses, strains and strategies of social action. Attendance at the first class is required.
Prereq: REC 250 and third-year Standing
This course familiarizes the student with the characteristics of the aging population as related to recreation, leisure and lifestyle. Focus is on the understanding and attainment of administrative, management and leadership skills and techniques necessary in the assumption of the direction of programs of recreation, leisure and cultural services of all kinds. Specific emphasis is placed on public sector community services and resources. Prereq: Third-year standing or consent of instructor
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.
Prereq: REC 270 and third-year standing
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The course introduces the student to a variety of quantitative techniques used in the analysis of recreation and tourism, especially in the context of policy analysis, planning, and marketing. Techniques relevant to both (1) the perceptions and behaviour of recreationists and tourists and (2) the distribution of resources are examined. Specific topics may vary from term to term, but generally include operational definitions, measurement errors, scale developments, simple decisionmaking models, market segmentation, geostatistics and other regional-descriptive methods, and basic forecasting techniques.
Prereq: REC 371
The character, problems of and prospects for tourism are examined through consideration of tourism in a variety of countries and regions, both developed and developing. Topics include the nature and significance of tourism; economic, environmental and social impacts of tourism; and costs and benefits of tourism to destination areas.
Prereq: GEOG 202A or REC 230 or consent of instructor
Cross-listed as GEOG 323
This course provides the student with a chance to critically examine the application of basic micro-economic concepts to the study of recreation. Special attention is given to demand analysis and its use in non-market valuation problems. Price and income elasticity, the travel cost method, the contingent vaiuation method, and benefit-cost analysis are also examined. Course content emphasizes public sector issues and equity concerns more than private sector issues.
Prereq: ECON 101 and third-year standing or consent of instructor
Theological notions as they relate to theories of leisure. Contemporary trends and behaviour which affect organized religion their subsequent attitudes toward leisure.
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.
Leisure and Cultural Agency
Management
Analysis of information handling tasks.
Theory and design of database applica-
tions. Students are required to design and
produce an operational application. Prereq: REC 209 or equivalent and
third- or fourth-year standing
A course to introduce the students to the planning, design and management of recreation areas and facilities.
Prereq: GEOG 102 and BIOL 250 or ENV S 200, third-year standing
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 altemative solutions are generated by examining the problems from both a research perspective and a practitioner’s perpsective.
Prereq: Fourth-year standing, Business Option
An exploration of alternative approaches to the planning of recreation opportunities with an emphasis on community and municipal settings. The demand for and supply of recreation opportunities; standards, models and systems; recreation planning policies and agencies; and selected recreation planning issues. Prereq: REC 230 and fourth-year standing
This course examines the role of cultural heritage in a community context. Varying forms of heritage preservation, its function and organization are covered.
Prereq: Third-year standing
Course Descriptions Recreation and Leisure Studies
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 planning, design and management of natural areas will be studied. Prereq: REC 334/ENV S 334 Cross-listed as ENV S 433
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
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 planning and management issues.
Prereq: REC 334 or equivalent
This course is designed to facilitate an indepth exploration and analysis of phitosophical issues and interdisciplinary theories to discuss how they relate to therapeutic recreation practice and research.
Prereq: REC 350, 355, 356 and fourthyear standing
An independent research project on an approved topic supervised by a faculty member.
REC 471A includes an approved design and completion of the first segment of the paper.
REC 471B requires the completion of the project begun in REC 471A.
Prereq: REC 270, 371
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 one directed studies course for undergraduate degree.
Prereq: Faculty approval
Covers the role of tourism in economic and community development, and the roles of government and industry in formulating tourism policy. Students iearn through case studies and practical assignments.
Prereq: REC 280 and fourth-year standing
Not offered in 1994–95.