Foundations to Innovations in Community Recreation

Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 0.0

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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Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 0.0

This course explores the role and influence of contemporary issues and trends in society on how public and community recreation is delivered in local communities. Students will examine the concept of 'issues' and 'trends' in relation to their personal values and how these issues and trends impact the role and delivery of recreation services in municipal settings. Students will examine contemporary issues and trends in their local communities and find ways in which recreation intersects within a wider societal context and diverse community values including those of Indigenous communities, longtime residents, and newcomers. Graded S/U.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Foundations to Innovations in Community Recreation.

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Lecture Hours: 1.5 | Seminar: 1.0 | Lab: 0.0

Learners will engage in hands-on, practical applications of leisure and recreation theories while addressing contemporary issues in the community through the lens of public recreation. Integrative Praxis emphasizes the integration of knowledge into real-world contexts, fostering critical problem-solving, reflective practice, and actionable solutions. Through project-based learning, learners will bridge the gap between theory and practice, preparing them to excel in professional roles in municipal recreation. Graded S/U.Registration in this course is restricted to students admitted to the Foundations to Innovations in Community Recreation.Prerequisite(s): A minimum "S" grade in RECR 1000 and 1001.

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