REC Courses
Offered by Department of Health, Physical Education,
Recreation and Leisure Studies
College of Education
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- REC 150 - Foundations of Recreation, Park and Leisure - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Introductory course for persons interested in majoring in a leisure profession.
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- REC 155 - Dimensions of Tourism - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Overview of tourism industry with emphasis on impact of travel. Acquaintance with
curriculum for travel/tourism and future potential for the industry.
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- REC 215 - Camp Leadership, Outdoor Recreation, and Environmental
Education - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Organizing, operating, programming, and administering a modern camp, role of outdoor
education in educational process. Fee will be assessed.
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- REC 251 - Computer Applications in Tourism and Recreation - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Computer applications in tourism and recreation are introduced, comprehended and applied.
Students will learn Microsoft Office systems specific recreation and tourism software, and
internet functions.
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- REC 257 - Principles of Therapeutic Recreation - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation, with history and principles of this
therapeutic process.
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- REC 352 - Outdoor Adventure Education - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Rationale and dynamics of interacting with the environment through leisure activities.
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- REC 353 - Facilities in Recreation, Tourism and Sport - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Planning indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Coordinating planning among
various private and public agencies.
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- REC 354 - Programming in Sport, Recreation, and Tourism - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Basic theoretical and practical competencies required to become a successful programmer
for sport, tourism and recreation services.
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- REC 355 - Travel Behavior - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Introduction to behaviors associated with leisure lifestyles and activities; developed to
meet individual needs, desires and abilities, and emphasizing behaviors of population
segments in relation to travel industry.
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- REC 356 - Selected Topics in Travel and Tourism - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Advanced, in-depth studies of various segments of Travel and Tourism and Recreation.
Topics designed to prepare students with specific professional skills important to tourism
and leisure industries. May lead to professional certifications.
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- REC 357 - Assessment and Treatment Planning in Therapeutic
Recreation - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Current modalities and administrative procedures for assessment and interpretation of
data.
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- REC 375 - Leadership in Recreation, Sport and Tourism - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Theories and practices of program leadership in the recreation, sport and tourism field,
emphasizing leadership styles and techniques, self-awareness, human relations,
communications, group processes and group dynamics, problem solving and decision making.
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- REC 444 - Issues in Recreation and Leisure - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Basic concepts in the field of leisure and leisure services, contemporary social and
philosophical issues, broad historical and cultural contexts. Discussion of the issues and
dilemmas that leisure provides from many perspectives.
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- REC 451 - Managing and Marketing Recreation, Park and Leisure
Agencies - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Role and function of the manager in recreation and leisure programs and institutions.
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- REC 453 - Therapeutic Recreation for Special Populations - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Principles of leisure education practices for special populations.
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- REC 454 - Evaluation Techniques in Rec and Park - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
This course is designed to prepare recreation and park majors in the area of patron and
program assessment and evaluation. Theories, research techniques, and application of
several evaluation models will be presented.
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- REC 455 - Tourism Planning and Development - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Planning and development of tourism agencies/facilities to service tourists.
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- REC 456 - Tourism Management Applications - 2 hours
- Prereq: none
Course synthesizing basic tourism management, supervision, marketing and planning
concepts.
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- REC 457 - Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Using recreational experiences for therapeutic purposes. Presents needs and
characteristics of persons needing the services.
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- REC 458 - Recreation for the Aged - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Characteristics and needs, development of recreational programs and legislation for senior
citizens.
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- REC 475 - Volunteer Practicum - 2-16 hours
- Prereq: none
Students will be assigned to a community, hospital, agency fitness, athletic recreation,
or tourism site. Credit/no credit.
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- REC 477 - Internship - 4-16 hours
- Prereq: none
Student will be assigned full-time with private, industrial or governmental fitness and/or
leisure programs or in a tourist industry site. A minimum of a four-week block of time
will be allotted for the experience. Credit/no credit.
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- REC 485 - Research in Tourism, Recreation and Sport - 3 hours
- Prereq: none
Basic knowledge of research terminology, methodology and application. Students do simple
but important research.
- REC 498 - Special Topics - 1-3 hours
- Prereq: none
Topics are studied which are not assigned or covered in other courses in the department.
The format of this course will vary depending on the topic, instructor, and the needs of
the student.
11 May 2006
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