University of Nebraska at Kearney

1996-98 UNK Undergraduate Catalog

REC Courses

REC 150 - Foundations of Recreation, Park and Leisure - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Introductory course for persons interested in majoring in a leisure profession.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

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.
 

REC 352 - Outdoor Adventure Education - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Rationale and dynamics of interacting with the environment through leisure activities.
 

REC 353 - Planning Recreation and Leisure Facilities - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Planning indoor and outdoor recreation and leisure facilities. Coordinating planning among various private and public agencies.
 

REC 354 - Recreation and Leisure Programming - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Organizing, planning, and initiating programs for recreation and leisure.
 

REC 355 - Travel Behavior - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Introduction to behaviors associated with leisure life-styles and activities; developed to meet individual needs, desires and abilities.
 

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.
 

REC 357 - Assessment and Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Current modalities and administrative procedures for assessment and interpretation of data.
 

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.
 

REC 453 - Therapeutic Recreation for Special Populations - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Principles of leisure education practices for special populations.
 

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.
 

REC 455 - Tourism Planning and Development - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Planning and development of tourism agencies/facilities to service tourists.
 

REC 456 - Tourism Management Applications - 2 hours

Prereq: none
Course synthesizing basic tourism management, supervision, marketing and planning concepts.
 

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.
 

REC 458 - Recreation for the Aged - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Characteristics and needs, development of recreational programs and legislation for senior citizens.
 

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.
 

REC 477 - Internship - 4-16 hours

Prereq: none
Student will be assigned full-time with director of programming for 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.
 

REC 485 - Tourism and Recreation Research - 3 hours

Prereq: none
Elementary statistics and research methodology applied to tourism. Original research project will be completed by each student.
 

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.