A three credit course designed to present an overview of the aged with respect to recreation and leisure services. The course will explore the aging process in the physiological, psychological and social domains. Therapy, leisure education and recreation participation will be studied with respect to various settings.
Field work is required.
A Sourcebook for the Provision of Recreational Services for Elders. As assigned by instructor. To examine the physiological, psychological and social characteristics of the elderly. To comprehend the needs, similarities and differences between frail elderly and well elderly. To identify the various settings and recreational services for the elderly.