These programming laboratories will provide practical application of theories and principles learned in Recreation 1021 and 1032. Students will develop skills in the planning and implementation of a variety of programs and activities for a broad range of settings. This course explores programming considerations for social recreation, cultural recreation and festivals and special events. Sponsorship by a department faculty member is required. This course is designed to provide students with an overview of activities, programming components, methodologies, organizations, administration, legal liability, environmental impact, safety, group dynamics, and leadership considerations in outdoor pursuits.
Activities focus on outdoor programming.
This lab includes programming considerations for recreational sports, including the five program divisions of instructional sport, informal sport, intramural sport, extra-mural sport, and club sport. The class will incorporate programming for a wide range of sports, including indoor and outdoor activities, aquatic sports, and fitness activities. This course is designed to provide students with essential skills to participate in alpine and mountain-based activities leading up to winter expedition mountaineering. Students will be given opportunities for the application of the principles of responsible use of the environment for recreation and leisure including leadership, teamwork, decision making, and problem solving with the intent of minimizing human impact while maximizing safety and enjoyment. Requires an additional course fee.