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Section VII: Courses of Instruction
Recreation and Leisure Studies
RECR 108. Introduction to Sport Studies (3)
For students who want to enter the world of fitness or athletics as a professional as opposed to a classroom teacher.
RECR 115. Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation (3)
Provides understanding of methods and techniques employed in serving special populations with recreation opportunities. A 20-hour field experience in a therapeutic setting is required.
RECR 120. History of Sport and Physical Education (3)
Emphasizes relevant historical events that have influenced sport and physical education throughout history. (Crosslisted with PHED 120.)
RECR 125. Introduction to Commercial Recreation /Tourism (3)
Examines purpose and function of leisure delivery system in the commercial setting. Topics include development and operation of commercial goods and services including tourism, resort, and campground industries as well as small business management.
RECR 140. Introduction to Leisure Studies (3)
A study of the historical and philosophical foundation of recreation and leisure and its impact on society. Topics include recreation programs in various settings, commercial and tourism, therapeutic recreation, and career opportunities.
RECR 210. Leisure Activities (3)
Prepares students to lead and teach leisure activities as well as implement programs. Activities for special populations will also be explored.
RECR 226. Sport Promotion/Marketing/Fund Raising (3)
Emphasizes policies, procedures, and administrative skills to organize and develop both internal and external techniques.
RECR 228. Sport Administration (3)
Emphasizes effective leadership and management styles, planning and organizing, personnel, time management, budgeting, legal concerns, and future directions of sport programs.
RECR 250. Field Experience in Recreation (3)
Provides practical career-related experiences in leisure services. A supervised 120 hour experience is required. Students should consult the practicum handbook for specific course procedures. Prerequisite: RECR 140.
RECR 316. Recreation Programming (3)
A study of principles, policies, and procedures needed to organize, direct, and conduct recreation programs. Prerequisite: RECR 140.
RECR 320. Facilities Management (3)
Examines design, construction, operation, and management of physical education, recreation, and sport facilities.
RECR 324. Sports Writing (3)
This course focuses on techniques of reporting, interviewing, gathering information, and writing sports stories from basic news to feature style format. Practical experience and lab work are included.
RECR 325. Sport Appreciation (3)
This course is designed for students to explore and understand the various aspects of sport at the various levels: scholastic, intercollegiate, professional, and international.
RECR 331. Medical Terminology for Therapeutic Recreation (3)
This course provides students with a working knowledge of medical terms used in therapeutic recreation. Taught every third semester.
RECR 332. Camp Counseling (3)
Provides skills necessary to plan, organize, and work in a camp setting. Permission of department chair.
RECR 335. Leisure for the Aging (3)
Introduces students to leisure activities for the elderly. Topics include procedures for programming, assessment, and implementation.
RECR 342. Campus Recreation and Event Management (3)
A study of the organization, administration, and supervision of campus recreation, intercollegiate athletic events, and local recreational events. Students will assist in these activities as part of their class requirements.
RECR 343. 21st-Century Tourism (3)
This course examines the commercial potential and the unique business opportunities associated with the travel and tourism industry.
RECR 344. Hospitality (3)
An examination of the numerous aspects of the hospitality and commercial recreation industry including lodging, food, beverage, customer service, hospitality management, safety, and event management. This course will also make students aware of jobs in the industry.
RECR 345. Therapeutic Recreation in an Institutional Setting (Gateway) (3)
Students will examine fundamental techniques in providing recreation activities for the disabled. Students will be catalysts working in partnership with the staff at various institutions to foster self-esteem and optimum health for their clients. Students will attend four class trips to various agencies in the metropolitan Washington, D.C., area.
RECR 350. Field Experience in Leisure Services (3)
Provides career-related experiences through 180-hour supervised field work in approved settings. Prerequisite: RECR 140.
RECR 355. Sport Photography (3)
Gives students hands-on experience in taking and developing film relating to sports activities.
RECR 363. Lifeguard Training/Professional Rescuer (3)
Students learn skills necessary to prevent aquatic accidents and to rescue drowning victims in a variety of aquatic environments. Professionalism, working with people, and facility surveillance are also included. Students appropriately passing written and practical tests may receive American Red Cross Lifeguarding, CPR, and First Aid Certificates. Prerequisite: Good swimming skills (ability to swim 20 lengths of the pool without stopping).
RECR 364. Water Safety Instructor (3)
Students learn American Red Cross techniques of teaching swimming and diving. Other topics include aquatic safety, hydrodynamics, stroke mechanics, fitness, training, competitive activities, and rescue techniques. Students who successfully complete the course to American Red Cross standards receive certificates.
RECR 370. Environmental Education (3)
Examines philosophy, techniques, and application of education in and for the out-of-doors. Topics include history and development of outdoor education, environmental education, including school camping, conservation, and interpretation techniques.
RECR 380. Leadership in Leisure Studies (3)
Provides skills for successful leadership through observations in recreation settings. A 40-hour out-of-class recreational activity and leadership experience is required.
RECR 392. Cooperative Education in Recreation Leisure Studies (1-9)
This course is offered each semester, including the summer. May be repeated for credit, but not during the same term. Prerequisite: 2.5 GPA in major plus RECR 140, RECR 210. This course may be repeated up to 9 hours.
RECR 407. Management in Recreation and Leisure Services (3)
Prepares the student to manage sport, recreation, and leisure services in public and private settings. Topics include public relations, human relations, personnel management, budgets, and management theory. Prerequisites: RECR 140; junior standing required.
RECR 430. Therapeutic Recreation Programming (3)
Provides an understanding of the methods and techniques employed in formulating and conducting programs for special populations.
RECR 431. Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
A study of contemporary issues and problems of special populations in relation to corresponding philosophy and theory. Prerequisite: RECR 115. Taught every third semester.
RECR 432. Documentation in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
This course acquaints students with the regulations of governmental and accrediting organizations which affect therapeutic recreation professionals and the development and implementation of therapeutic recreation programs in a variety of clinical settings.
RECR 440. Late Adulthood Issues (3)
This course is designed to acquaint students with the field of gerontology. The class content will enable the student to better understand the older person's experience as a result of aging.
RECR 449. Pre-Practicum (1)
Course content includes writing a resume, cover letter, interviewing for the internship in addition to completing other requirements prior to enrolling in RECR 450 Recreation Internship.
RECR 450. Recreation Internship (9)
Internship programs provide professionally-supervised career-related experience in a leisure service organization. Student must complete a minimum of 400 agency hours in a setting that demonstrates planning, leadership, administrative, and supervisory skills. Students should consult the Planning Your Career in the 21st Century Handbook and follow specific procedures stated. Prerequisites: RECR 140, RECR 316, RECR 407, RECR 449, junior/senior status with 2.5 GPA in major, and permission of the instructor.
RECR 460. Seminar in Sport-Related Issues (3)
Investigates issues and problems facing sports through a variety of sports materials.
RECR 465. Essentials of Strength and Conditioning (3)
Class provides an understanding of teaching and demonstrating fitness and wellness activities. The focus will be on advanced principals of training, speed, ability, balance, CV endurance, and polymeric. Students will also gain an understanding of exercise sciences, theoretical practices, nutrition, testing protocols, program design, and administration. This class may be used as preparation of certification exam. Prerequisites: Senior standing, have taken or concurrently taking Applied Anatomy and Physiology, or permission of instructor.
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