REC 405Leisure and Well-Being
- Units
- 0.50
- Faculty
- Health
When it runs
- F24
- W25
- S25
- F25
- W26
- S26
- F26
- W27
- S27
Ran in 5 of the last 7 terms. Winter 2027: not on the schedule. Spring 2027: schedule not out yet.
This course examines relationships between various aspects of leisure and well-being from a holistic perspective. Both positive and negative implications of leisure and recreational pursuits for well-being are considered for individuals, communities, and environments.
Prerequisites
- Complete all of the following
- Students must be in level 4A or higher
- 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
No course lists it as a requisite.
Fall 2026 sections
| Section | Class | Enrolled | Meets |
|---|---|---|---|
| LEC 001 | 2873 | 69 / 90 | MW 13:00–14:20 |
Reviewed on UW Flow
100% liked it75% easy79% useful
From 7 ratings and 3 comments on UW Flow. The most helpful comments, quoted as written, without names. Read them all on UW Flow.
This class consists of 5 in class activites- so you have to be present in class to be able to do them-they cannot be made up if you miss it. They are worth 5 percent each and a total of 30 percent. Then you have a group presentation which is broken down into three parts: paper (10%, presentation 20%, peer evaluations 5%). Total of 35 percent. For the presentation you select a topic of well-being and you facilitate an activity to highlight and show the importance of it so it is not just a lecture. Then a final test worth 20 percent, mix of mc and short answer questions. Their are required readings each week that should be done before class- some are lengthy so you can just skim the important…
Jul 2025 · liked it · 1 found this helpfulOn UW FlowRemove this
I loved it, very easy and relaxing. It is one of the best easy going courses and the aim is to make it stress free.
Jul 2022 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
Very hand on learning! Group projects and small discussion groups! Also do well in reflection papers
Jan 2020 · liked itOn UW FlowRemove this
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