Only for majors in Recreation and Tourism Management. Units address utilizing research as a management tool, assessing program cost, facility utilization and evaluation and contemporary management concepts. Elements of risk management and safety are incorporated into the design process. Focus is on the social, interpersonal, and behavioral aspects of working with individuals in inclusive therapeutic recreation environments. Organizational structures, personnel management, evaluation, legal authority, introduction to budgeting and fiscal procedures.
Special attention is given to market performance and economic impact.
A-F, E. May be repeated. An examination of the symbiotic relationship between tourism and various sectors of the leisure industry. Use of resources, both natural and developed, and the economic impacts of these ventures. Sociocultural impacts upon the venue and how the venue impacts the local population. Full time practice in approved recreation, sport or tourism management agency.