RECR105     LEISURE, WELLNESS, AND PERSONAL LIFESTYLE

  3 sh

An introduction to the philosophy, principles, and techniques of leisure education.  This course addresses leisure in its historical and modern contexts as well as the relationships between leisure, work, health, and wellness at both the individual and societal levels.

RECR110     INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND LEISURE

3 sh

Designed to give the student an awareness and understanding of recreation and leisure in the past, present, and future.  The course includes an overview of basic techniques in leadership, program planning, and program organization.  The student will have an opportunity to examine and evaluate the traits, competencies and preparation needed by the present and future recreational professional.  Recreation majors only, others by permission of instructor.

RECR119     FIRST YEAR STUDENT SEMINAR

1 sh

An introduction to the culture and mission of the university within the context of an academic discipline of choice.  The class will explore the purpose of college education and be provided an opportunity to engage within an academic discipline.  Students are introduced to basic learning and study skills within a content area.  Through class readings, students engage in active learning.  Co-curricular activities and the incorporation of a peer mentor component facilitate connections with fellow students and faculty.  Restricted to first semester, first year students.

RECR159     SPECIAL TOPICS:  ALTERNATIVE TOURISM-EXPLORING THE YUCATAN PENINSULA

3 sh

An 11-day expedition to the Yucatan Peninsula involving visits to modern "mass tourism" cities, alternative tourist sites in Mayan villages, ancient Mayan archaeological sites, Spanish colonial cities, and protected natural areas.  Emphasis is placed on understanding alternative tourism and its values in relationship to mass tourism, and the role and impact of tourism in the Yucatan.  Students will explore a variety of Mexican cultures, practice basic Spanish, and experience environmentally friendly turismo alternativo.

RECR200 __ PRINCIPLES OF PERSONAL TRAINING AND AEROBIC LEADERSHIP

3 sh

Teach students the principles of physical conditioning in aerobic and anaerobic exercise programs.  The students will learn personal training techniques, develop aerobic exercise leadership skills, and become aware of certification opportunities.  The course emphasizes the application of exercise principles.  Prerequisites:  RECR244 or permission of the instructor.

3 sh

Designed to teach student the basic skills and principles of backpacking and orienteering, cross country skiing, canoeing and rock climbing.  Emphasis will be placed on learning skills and techniques for safe participation in the wilderness, proper use of equipment, while causing minimal impact and practicing "Leave No Trace" principles to protect the resource.  Restricted to Recreation Management majors with a declared outdoor option; others by permission of the instructor.

3 sh

Emphasizes the application of teambuilding through the use of adventure games, initiative problems (problem solving activities) and the newly constructed Lock Haven University high/low challenge course.  Designed to teach students the principles of group processing and ropes course facilitation as it relates to the recreation industry.  Students will experience a variety of adventure and experiential education activities; safety techniques related to these activities; and begin developing sound group processing and experiential facilitation techniques.  This course is the initial step in training challenge course facilitators.   Restricted to Recreation Management majors; other by permission of instructor.

3 sh

Designed to focus on a historical perspective of Therapeutic Recreation (TR) as well as critical philosophical and professional issues within the field.  Additionally, the course includes a review of the current allied health fields, their role within the treatment approach and their philosophies.  It is designed to meet the National Recreation and Park Association's (NRPA) competencies for accreditation.  Restricted to Recreation Management/Therapeutic Recreation majors or with permission of instructor.

RECR205     NUTRITION FOR WELLNESS

3 sh

Designed to explore basic knowledge of contemporary nutrition practices.  While the course emphasizes the relationship of nutrition to overall good health and well being, it specifically targets students' personal eating habits and the consequences of healthy versus poor food choices.  Fulfills General Education Requirements.

RECR207     INFORMATIONAL MEDIA IN RECREATION 

3 sh

This course is an introduction to the use of informational technology in the planning, productions, and presentation of a variety of media materials necessary to promote recreation management.  It is primarily hands-on, based on microcomputer technology, with added emphasis on traditional audio-visual presentation and equipment operations.

RECR210     FIELD PARTICIPATION IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT

3 sh

Designed to explore career interests and develop professional skills.   Students are placed in an approved agency under the combined supervision of a field professional and a university faculty member.  The field experience provides an opportunity for students to apply their academic instruction in a professional setting within their career track.  Prerequisites:  Limited to Recreation Management major and minors who have completed RECR105, 110 and 244 and have completed a minimum of 25 community service hours.. The GPA minimum is 2.3 and students must have approval from a faculty advisor to enroll.

RECR215     TRAVEL AND TOURISM

3 sh

The course examines the importance of tourism as an important factor in local, state, and national prosperity.  It investigates the key components that are applicable to successful tourism management.   Professional opportunities and the travel industry will be examined.  this course also entails the study of tourism impacts, specifically analyzing social, environmental, and economic variables.   Restrictions upon student registration:  Limited to recreation management majors and minors who have completed RECR110 or by permission of instructor.

RECR244     RECREATION LEADERSHIP AND SUPERVISION

3 sh

Designed to give the student an understanding of recreation leadership, supervision, and team building in public, private, and government settings.  Principles, philosophy, and methods of leadership and supervision will be covered. The goal is to provide  provide practical, experiential educational opportunities to students.  Restricted to Recreation majors only; others by permission of instructor.

RECR275     RECREATION SERVICES FOR PEOPLE WITH DISABILITIES

3 sh

An introduction to recreation services for people with disabilities.  The course provides an overview of disabling conditions, attitudes toward people with disabilities, appropriate terminology, legislation that impacts disability services, and accessibility issues.  Techniques for working with people with disabilities that include adaptation, evaluation procedures, needs assessment and modification will be addressed.   It is designed to meet the National Recreation and Park Association (NRPA) competencies for accreditation.  Restricted to recreation management majors or by permission of the instructor.

RECR290     SPECIAL TOPICS IN RECREATION MANAGEMENT

1 - 3 sh

A thematic topical approach to Recreation Management with an emphasis on experiential education, "learning by doing through direct experiences."  Topics might include but are not limited to the following:  international investigations of recreation management, external certifications related to the provision of recreation services, one-time offerings of specific recreation management courses, and field-based coursework.  Restricted to recreation management major or permission of the instructor.

RECR300     SPECIAL EVENT AND CONVENTION CENTER MANAGEMENT

3 sh

Explore special event and convention center management.  Students will analyze the various components needed to manage special events with emphasis on conference planning.  Topics will include stakeholder involvement, seasonality, theme-orientation, volunteerism, sponsorships, finance and budgeting as they relate to special events and convention center management. 

             3 sh

The purpose of this course is to enable students to prescribe appropriate exercises based upon the client's tolerance for exercise.  Special emphasis will be placed on risk factors, techniques for evaluation, physical conditions and their role in physical activity assessment and prescription.

        3 sh

In this course, students will learn how to apply strength training principles in the formulation of individual and team sports programs.  Students will assist and supervise athletes during all training phases of a sports year (off-season, pre-season, in-season, and post-season).  Prerequisites:  HLTH128 and HLTH129

          3sh

The relationship between exercise, athletic performance, and nutritional status will be examined in this course.  Emphasis will be placed on dietary requirements necessary for successful sport performance.  Prerequisites:  RECR205 or CHEM111 or HPED325.

3 sh

This course is designed to introduce students to the various methods employed to acquire funds/resources for recreation agencies.  The focus of the course content will analyze taxing positioning strategies, complimentary assets of private and public recreation agencies, intergovernmental cooperation, sponsorship proposals, and capital funding mechanisms.  Also communicates effective grant writing techniques.  Prerequisites:  RECR101 and RECR110.

RECR305     ADVENTURE ACTIVITIES AND OUTDOOR PURSUITS

.5 sh

Active participation in adventure-based activities provides the foundation for students to explore the application and benefits of such programs in recreation and school settings.  Prerequisite:  Acceptance to Recreation Block.  There are GPA minimums for this course.  More specific information is available from the department chairperson.

RECR312     TEACHING CONDITIONING PRINCIPLES FOR CERTIFICATION TESTING

3 sh

Designed to teach students how to work with predominantly performance based populations and to give students supervised practical application of previously studied theory along with the opportunity to take accredited and nationally recognized certification exams.  The certification exams consist of the following: (1) NSCA-CSCS, NSCA-CPT, (2) ACSM-Group Exercise Leader, Health/Fitness Instructor, Health/Fitness Director, Exercise Specialist, (3) AFAA-Step Certification, Personal Training/Fitness Counselor Certification, Advanced Personal Training Certification.  Prerequisite:  RECR200 or permission of instructor

3 sh

Investigates the process of recreation programming, beginning with needs assessment and continuing through program evaluation phase.  Students receive philosophical foundation to programming leisure experiences, including budgeting and a systematic approach to developing, coordinating, and conducting programs.  Prerequisite:  RECR244

RECR320     INTERPRETING THE ENVIRONMENT

3 sh

The course will survey the broad field of environmental interpretation as it is applied to various outdoor resource areas.  Students will study the various interpretive methods that can be employed to establish a communication link between the visitor and the areas of natural and cultural resources.  Students will have hands-on experience in a variety of interpretive situations.

RECR325     CAMP COUNSELING AND ADMINISTRATION

3 sh

For those students especially interested in becoming competent camp counselors.  Stress on understanding children in the camp environment, camp programs, activities, campcraft, and woodcraft.  Fundamentals of camp administration will provide foundation for those seeking carrier preparation in camping.  Prerequisite:  RECR244

RECR330     MARKETING RECREATION SERVICES

3 sh

Designed to explore service marketing with the focus being the recreation industry.  The course will looks at the similarities and differences in marketing products and services as well as the other variables of promotion, price, product, place and providers.  Prerequisite:  Admission into Recreation Professional Semester.

RECR340     COMMERCIAL RECREATION

3 sh

Exposes students to each of the four components of Commercial Recreation.  Students will develop a working knowledge of the concepts of contractual law and government regulations as they impact on the free enterprise system.  Students will utilize their basic understanding of financial documents and profit cost accounting techniques to analyze the financial stability of selected recreation businesses.

RECR355     OUTDOOR RECREATION

3 sh

Designed to analyze the present and future significance of outdoor recreation.  Topics to be discussed include historical development, the role of agencies, professionalism, human and social values and functions, recreational opportunities and resources, and problems and issues in outdoor recreation.

RECR356     OUTDOOR EDUCATION

3 sh

Outdoor Education is designed to provide students with the opportunity to develop skills to facilitate the environment as an extension of the classroom.  The course will focus on the development and implementation of outdoor education programs for the public schools, parks, and other supporting agencies.  A special emphasis will be placed on developing an awareness of the need to continue to acquire general knowledge of the environment while planning and conducting educational experiences in the outdoors.  Prerequisite:  Recreation Management, Education and Science Majors/Minors first.  Others by permission.

RECR357     INTRAMURAL SUPERVISION

3 sh

The student will explore the function of intramural programs within the larger recreational sports programming field.  Specifics will be presented on the administration and supervision of sports programs.  Students will have the opportunity for hands-on experience with the intramural program of the University.

RECR364     THERAPEUTIC RECREATION ASSESSMENT AND DOCUMENTATION

3 sh

Explores the current assessment tools, treatment approaches and documentation utilized within clinical therapeutic recreation services.  Prerequisites:  RECR275 and 244.

RECR365     THERAPEUTIC RECREATION METHODS AND TECHNIQUES

3 sh

An in-depth study of the facilitation techniques, modalities, and activities that a Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (TRS) will utilize when working with clients.  A variety of settings and client groups will be discussed along with characteristics, contraindications, and protocols for utilizing Therapeutic Recreation (TR) services.  Prerequisites: RECR275 or permission of instructor.

3 sh

Designed to cover current and innovative programming in Therapeutic Recreation (TR) with an emphasis on leisure education.  Leisure education concepts and programs will be covered in depth.  Students will create and implement a theoretically based leisure education program for a potential client group.  Additional types of programs covered may include community-based TR programming, school-based TR programming, as well as a variety of unique and creative TR programs. Prerequisite:  RECR204, or by permission of the instructor.

RECR405     HEALTH PROMOTION AT THE WORKSITE

3 sh

Designed to address basic issues and problems in planning, implementing, and evaluating health promotion/wellness programs in a variety of work site settings.  Emphasis will be placed on providing students with the knowledge and practical skills needed to perform the responsibilities of a work site health promotion professional.  Prerequisite:  RECR210 and RECR301, or by permission of the instructor.

RECR410     SEMINAR IN CURRENT ISSUES IN RECREATION

3 sh

An examination of a variety of current issues in the areas of therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, exercise and performance, and community/commercial management.  Students use a variety of texts, journals, interviews, electronic media, and newspapers to explore the selected topics.   Limited to Recreation Management majors enrolled in Recreation Management Professional Semester.

RECR415     ORGANIZATION AND MANAGEMENT OF RECREATION AGENCIES

3 sh

An investigation and analysis of management information from a variety of sources.  The ultimate goal of this course is to have the student understand the complicated role of the manager in leisure service organizations with regard to three major categories:  General Management, Human Resource Management, and Executive Development.  Restrictions Upon Students Registration:  Recreation Management students who are enrolled in the Professional Semester.  

RECR420     RECREATION RESOURCE MANAGEMENT

3 sh

An investigation of the multiple elements of recreation resource management.  Topics will include indoor and outdoor management theories, principles of planning and design, maintenance and risk management, environmental awareness integration, and site protections and renovation.  Additional areas may include landscape design and architectural components. Restricted to Recreation Management students who are enrolled in the Professional Semester.

RECR425     PROFESSIONAL FIELD EXPERIENCE IN RECREATION

10 sh or 12 sh

Designed to facilitate the transition from the academic environment to the professional world.  The student will interact with professionals in a variety of programs and settings within their respective areas of specialization.  Prerequisite:    Minimum 90 sh; minimum overall GPA of 2.000; minimum 2.5 gpa in selected courses by track; minimum gpa of 2.0 in each professional semester course.  Students in Therapeutic Recreation track must take 12 credits.

3 sh

An explanation of the processes and methods of research and evaluation in recreation services.  The course explores evaluation and research foundations, methods, design, and application.  It is intended to serve as a foundation for students who need skills for program evaluation and to conduct research in the field.  Restricted to recreation management majors participating in professional semester.