RECR 4160: Professionalism in Recreation Management

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Course Format Lecture 2.0 h + Seminar 2.0 h + Lab. 0.0 h
Credits 3.0

Course Description

Students investigate key aspects of professionalism in the management of recreation. Students explore the characteristics of human services professionals and then apply those characteristics to the practice of recreation leadership. Using contemporary, recreation-based case studies, and building on foundational principles of the field students develop a framework for professional thinking and ethical decision-making.

Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Bachelor of Recreation Management and the Diploma in Recreation Leadership.

Prerequisite(s): Completion of a minimum of 60 credits including a minimum "C" grade in six credits of university-transferable English or communications; and a minimum "C" grade in RECR 1160; or permission of the department.

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