PEHR 201: Introduction to Recreation Management

Class Program
Credits
5
Clinical Hours None
Weekly Contact Hours
5
Course ID
091893
Meets Degree Requirements For
General Elective
Description

Introduction to the field of recreation with a focus on the historical, philosophical and theoretical aspects of leisure and recreation in society from both a local and global perspective. An overview of the recreation profession and career options will be explored through experiential learning in the community.

Grading Basis
Graded

Course Learning Outcomes

Core Topics

 

  1. History of recreation and leisure in society
  2. Career options in the recreation & leisure services field
  3. Issues & emerging trends in recreation management
  4. Philosophical & theoretical frameworks & perspectives of recreation and leisure in society