The remaining courses are to be determined individually to meet student needs through consultation with Recreation Management faculty. This course consists of an introduction to the concepts of recreation and leisure and a survey of the recreation profession. Included in the course is a history of the leisure and recreation movement, and development of a personal philosophy related to discretionary time and related choices. This course focuses on the study and practice of leadership styles and techniques applied to recreation settings and leisure management situations. Emphasis will be placed on group dynamics as they relate to participants and managers of leisure activities.
Students explore the complexities of supply and demand for outdoor recreation in America.
Local, state and federal agencies' roles in outdoor recreation are examined. This is a lecture and seminar course that includes elements of organizational theory and structure, policy development by boards and commissions, personnel policies and manuals, and budgeting and revenue generation in the context of leisure services delivery systems. This course focuses on the planning of recreation and leisure activities through the use of human and natural resources in public, private, and commercial recreation programs. Principles and approaches to programming will be presented, providing a philosophical and practical basis for preparing a wide variety of leisure programs and activities. This course consists of an overview of scheduling, staffing, and execution of maintenance and development functions at recreation facilities.