Students also examine wage administration, nondiscriminatory hiring practices, management of volunteers, legal liability, and negligence. Students learn to develop a sensitivity and understanding of the recreational needs of persons with disabilities. Among the special populations examined are the mentally retarded, the physically disabled, the sensory impaired, the mentally ill, and the aged. The class explores societal attitudes, terminology, and the philosophy of therapeutic recreation. Students also discuss the role of the therapeutic recreation specialist in hospitals, nursing homes, institutions, and public and private agencies.
Students gain professional experience in the field of recreation and leisure services.
Students examine their present personal skills, and identify areas that are lacking or are in need of refinement. They research various settings where a field work experience is feasible and compatible with their needs. Each student prepares a resume, visits sites, interviews, and finalizes arrangements for an on-site internship in a public, private, or commercial recreation setting. Opportunity to participate in direct leadership, program planning and promotion, and supervision is provided. REC 205 Recreation Field Work II 3 cr.