RECR 1000: Essential Elements of Leisure and Recreation
| Course Format | Lecture 1.5 h + Seminar 1.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h |
| Credits | 1.0 |
Course Description
This course explores the theoretical underpinnings inherent to leisure, and public recreation, emphasizing the critical role public recreation plays in fostering community cohesion, Indigenous cultural revitalization, health promotion, and environmental stewardship. The course explores these foundations to empower parks and recreation staff to effectively navigate the complexities of public recreation management and maximize their impact in creating vibrant, inclusive, and thriving communities. The course is grounded in the recognition that: municipal recreation is a public good and municipal recreation programs operate to serve the diverse needs of communities, promote social equity, engage respectfully with Indigenous cultural and artistic endeavours, and enhance overall quality of life for residents. Graded S/U.
Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Foundations to Innovations in Community Recreation.
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