University of Nebraska at Kearney
1998-2000 Undergraduate CATALOG
REC Courses
Offered by Department of Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Leisure Studies
College of Education
- 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, and emphasizing behaviors of population segments in relation to travel industry.
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.
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 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 leisure, recreation and 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.
