Recreation Administration

REC/PED106 Beginning Rock Climbing (1 semester hour)
Introduction to beginning rock climbing which covers the terminology, equipment, technical and safety skills appropriate for the novice level climber. Safety will be emphasized. Students will have several opportunities to experience climbing on the University climbing wall and to put lecture, discussion and reading materials into practice.
No prerequisites; equipment provided.

REC/PED107 Elementary Backpacking (1 semester hour)
Introduction to basic backpacking skills which includes the following: Planning and preparing for a trip, how to select proper equipment, site selection and set up, safe use of equipment, back country travel, low impact camping and permitting. The class will be experiential, with opportunities to practice skills both in the classroom and during our time in the field. Students will apply their learning directly by planning and participating in a day hike and overnight backpacking trip; food expenses shared.
No prerequisites; camping equipment and packs provided, food expenses shared.

REC/PED108 Bicycle Touring (1 semester hour)
Introduction to bicycle touring which includes terminology, equipment, bicycle maintenance, safe-riding skills and tour planning considerations associated with bicycling and bicycle touring. Riding, combined with hands-on maintenance opportunities, allows students to put lecture, discussion and reading material into practice. Student projects investigating bicycling organizations, touring companies and student-planned tours will round out the course.
No prerequisites; must furnish own bicycle; other equipment provided; food expenses shared.

REC175 Practicum in Outdoor Living Skills (2 semester hours)
A 7 day resident course prior to the beginning of the Fall Term. Participation in learning outdoor living skills and camp programming. American Camping Association Outdoor Living Skills certification awarded to students who qualify.
Prerequisites: Special registration, ability to pass a medical examination; additional room, board, and materials fee. Group camping equipment provided. Permission of instructor.

REC176 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services (3 semester hours)
History and development, nature and significance of recreation and park movements. Structure, purposes, functions, and interrelationships of private, public, voluntary, military, and commercial groups or agencies offering recreation and park services. Trends and career opportunities.
No prerequisites

REC/PED200 Introduction to Special Populations in Physical Education and Recreation (3 semester hours)
Introduction to the professional practice of physical education and therapeutic recreation, including history, philosophy, purpose, programming, and characteristics of special populations.
No prerequisites

REC/PED208 First Aid/CPR (2 semester hours)
This course is designed to provide people with the knowledge and skills necessary to prevent and treat injuries effectively and safely. The course construct will be that which is taught by the American Red Cross. Certification in Community First Aid and CPR will be awarded to students who qualify.
No prerequisites

REC221 Philosophy of Leisure, Play, and Recreation (2 semester hours)
Selected theories of leisure, play and recreation; concepts of work and time; influence of technology and rapid change upon values of life style.
No prerequisites

REC222 Recreation Leadership (3 semester hours)
Leadership factors in planning, conducting, and evaluating leisure activity experiences. Includes constituency assessment, goal setting, writing objectives, structural organization, and evaluation tools.
No prerequisites

REC300 Techniques of Therapeutic Recreation Services (3 semester hours)
Leadership skills, including activity analysis and modification for specified disabilities. Development and assessment of recreation treatment programs for special populations in simulated and real situations.
Prerequisite: REC200.

REC/PED301 Special Events Planning (3 semester hours)
Planning for special events including conferences, meetings and recreation activities. Site selection, housing and transportation; contract negotiations, financial management and sponsorship; marketing and publicity; program planning and scheduling activities; enlisting staff and other follow-up considerations are the emphasis of this course.
Prerequisite: REC333, comparable background experience or permission of instructor.

REC302/PED303 Sports Management (3 semester hours)
The study of sport management programs including club sport, intramural and athletics. The course content will include: the role of sport in society, participant needs and satisfaction regarding sport involvement and management responsibilities. It also provides for an understanding of the administration aspect of comprehensive sports programs including organizational philosophy, financing, facilities, equipment, risk management, legal considerations, personnel management, marketing and sports information.
No prerequisites

REC333 Recreation Programming and Supervision (3 semester hours)
Organization and management of comprehensive leisure services programs and delivery systems. Includes needs assessment, goal setting, planning, implementation, and evaluation of actual and simulated recreation programs.
Prerequisite: REC222 or equivalent experience determined by instructor.

REC340 Philosophy and Methods of Outdoor Education Methods (3 semester hours)
Effective curriculum development, teaching techniques, and administrative programming practices for outdoor experiential education. Curricula and activities appropriate for extending academic classroom subjects to the outdoors. Also beneficial to leisure professionals educating the public about the outdoor environment during their visits to nature centers and forest preserves. Cross-listed with EDU340 and EDU542.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.

REC390 Professional Preparation Seminar (1 semester hour)
Function and scope of recreation in the student's specialization. Prepare for and integrate practical experience with values and knowledge for providing recreation administration. Students prepare resume, applications for recreation administration internships and develop professional interviewing skills.
Prerequisites: Documented experience in leisure services, programming totaling a minimum of 100 clock hours in three different program areas as approved by recreation administration advisor.

REC401 Outdoor Leisure Programming (3 semester hours)
Outdoor leisure behavior, programming practices and leadership issues in leisure and environmental resources settings. The link between outdoor recreation and outdoor experiential education programs. Students plan, direct, and participate in outdoor leisure programming experiences for children.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

REC402 Adventure Education Ethics and Methods (3 semester hours)
Introduces the student to adventure education, selected activities, adventure skills, philosophy, programming ethics, methods, facilitation techniques and safety and risk management. Activities may include initiatives, backpacking, rock climbing, orienteering, cycling, and personal challenges.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.

REC404 Advanced Therapeutic Recreation Principles (3 semester hours)
Advanced concepts of systematic program design, comprehensive program planning, the treatment team approach, and documentation related to quality assurance.
Prerequisites: REC200 and REC300 for undergraduate students.

REC405 Issues of Professional Practice in Therapeutic Recreatione (3 semester hours)
The study of existing issues of professional practice in therapeutic recreation, including definition, philosophy, professionalism, legislation, credentialing, ethics, quality assurance, and professional organizations.
No prerequisites

REC406 Leisure Education (3 semester hours)
The theories and practices of leisure education and leisure counseling; application of leisure lifestyle assessments for various populations; examination of individual and social dynamics influencing leisure choices; and the impact of those choices on individual lifestyles, quality of life, and society as a whole.
Prerequisite: Junior standing.

REC408 Leisure and Aging (3 semester hours)
Focus is on theoretical and practical issues encountered in serving older adults in recreation settings. Topics addressed include attitudes toward aging, normal and abnormal aging, aging and mental health issues, dementia, death and dying, the importance of leisure, programming, program delivery systems and innovative design.
Prerequisites: Junior standing.

REC410 Commercial Recreation Management (3 semester hours)
Study of commercial recreation as a major component of the leisure service delivery system. Analysis of development potential of different types of recreation enterprises including resources, location, risks, sources of financing, pricing, managerial requirements, marketing, and sources of technical assistance.
Prerequisites: Junior standing; other majors: permission from instructor.

REC434 Political, Legal, and Economic Aspects of Recreation (3 semester hours)
Legislative and legal aspects of recreation and leisure services. Related governmental processes at the local, state, and national levels. Economic factors and forces that influence recreation planning and programming.
Prerequisite: Senior level course.

REC435 Administration of Recreation and Leisure Services (3 semester hours)
Administration relations, practices, organization, supervision, financing, and budgeting in community recreation, municipal park, and other recreation agency services.
Prerequisite: Senior level course.

REC437 Facilities Management (3 semester hours)
A systems approach to park and recreation facility management procedures, including scheduling, prioritizing, routine maintenance, emergency procedures, selection of supplies, equipment and materials, overall control of the maintenance process and evaluative techniques. Special attention is given to surface materials, turf management, aesthetics versus functional aspects, preventive maintenance, selection of materials for playground equipment, safety, and prevention of vandalism.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

REC440 Camp/Resident Center Administration (3 semester hours)
Growth, significance, and current status of organized outdoor experiences utilizing camp/resident centers. Developing operating philosophy and an organizational system. Application to participant and staff organization, program supervisory processes, and administrative structure.
Prerequisite: Senior standing.

REC443 Programs in Outdoor Education (3 semester hours)
Growth and significance of the organized outdoor education movement; program objectives, organization, philosophy, and clientele. Selected national and international programs will be analyzed. Cross-listed with EDU543.
No prerequisites

REC475 Recreation Program Evaluation and Needs Assessment (2 semester hours)
Theory of evaluation applied to personnel and programs. Development and application of evaluation tools applied to leisure service delivery systems.
Prerequisite: REC333.

REC479 Recreation Administration Internship (6 semester hours)
Four hundred hour internship in a recreation administration or related agency. Contract must have Recreation Administration Internship Director and Department Chairperson approval.
Prerequisites: REC390, REC534, REC 535, REC575.
NOTE: The following 500-level courses may be taken by advanced undergraduates as well as graduate students. Undergraduates receive undergraduate credit unless approved for enrollment for graduate credit by the graduate program director.

REC500 Administrative Practicum in Outdoor Experiences (2 semester hours)
A 10 day resident course prior to the beginning of the Fall Term. Organization and administrative preparation for resident experiences in outdoor and environmental activities. Students will participate as outdoor instructors in areas where they have developed skills as leaders. Program planning, teaching, leading, supervising, and administering activities. Outdoor Living Skills Instructor Certification is awarded to students who qualify.
Prerequisites: Special registration; must pass medical examination; additional room, board, and materials fee. Group camping equipment provided. Permission of instructor.