Search

The recreation field has a rich history of theory and practice. In this course, students examine the advanced foundations of leisure theory and recreation practice. Students explore key topics within the history, psychology, philosophy, and sociology of leisure, and they consider their implications...

Using community development and project management approaches, students plan, organize, deliver, and evaluate a community event. They create an event manual that documents all functional areas of the event planning, delivery, and evaluation.Registration in this course is restricted to students...

Students examine the theory and practice of enthusiastic, respectful, effective leadership in recreation. Students analyze concepts and skills that can enhance positive change in groups, teams, and organizations. Students also examine self-awareness, values, diversity, and creativity as they apply...

Students investigate and analyze recreation systems in a chosen community, ranging from health to local tourism. Using systems theory as a framework and best practices research, students explore recreation-related systems and compare and contrast them to recreation systems in other communities...

This course will examine the development of cultural or political concepts over time, paying special attention to ways in which these ideas interact with political, social and economic conditions. Students will gain awareness of how these ideas can be manipulated to serve specific political, social...