REC 120Experience Design and Delivery
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 3 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
The scope of recreation program design and delivery is examined with particular emphasis on needs assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation. This course emphasizes the application of the various management principles required for service delivery.
Prerequisites
- Complete 1 of the following
- Enrolled in 4G-Recreation & Leisure Studies, H-Recreation, Leadership & Health, JH-Recreation, Leadership & Health, H-Sport & Recreation Management, JH-Sport & Recreation Management, H-Therapeutic Recreation, or JH-Therapeutic Recreation
- Enrolled in H-Recreation & Leisure Studies, JH-Recreation & Leisure Studies; H-Recreation & Sport Business, JH-Recreation & Sport Business
Antirequisites
None listed.
Leads to
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 2852 | 51 / 85 | F 08:30–09:50 |
| LEC 002 | 8716 | 65 / 85 | F 10:00–11:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
85% liked it92% easy82% useful
From 27 ratings and 9 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
My prof was Brendan Riggin and thought we was awesome. Engaging lectures, easy to get marks every week. Just have to watch the online lecture (would put in 2x speed) and then make a discussion post about it and then respond to other people in your group. There's an overnight trip at the beginning of the term that was quite hit or miss, I personally enjoyed it but you do have to have an open mind going into it. There is only 1 solo assignment (reflection of the overnight trip) and the rest is group projects that work towards your WUSA Wellness Week booth at the end of the semester. My advice is to go to class, participate in your group work, and do the discussion posts and you'll do well.
Jan 2026 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Had Brendan Riggin for this class. Such an engaging prof to talk with. Really cares about his students when they are struggling with something in class. One thing I really like about this class is the retreat. Really fun and would definitely recommend to attend this retreat!
Apr 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
I took this course in my very first fall term (2021) . Try is simply the best there is, he responds to all emails and questions in a timely matter, he organized the course very well, and the group projects are very fun as it gets you engaged with material. It is a fun/easy course, but you do have to put in the work. Weekly discussion posts, reflections, and a group project broken down into seperate parts. So ensure you show up to class every day and you will do well!
Jan 2025 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
do clarify with TAs who are marking your assignment or else you will end up with a 50 on your last assignment. Final assignment sucked. Everything else was good.
Mar 2022 · didn’t like itOn UW FlowRemove this
Troy is super nice and wholesome. Very easy if you just watch lecture videos. Mind you, I hate group projects and a large part of your grade is based on a group program you design together. Good way to make friends since it's a lighthearted class. Very easy to get very high grades. Pray for a good group though.
Nov 2021 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
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Fall 2017
Any way to disable UWCourseLinker from posting? 16 points, 26 comments
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