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LEISURE STUDIES (LS) |
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| LS 191 |
Orientation
to Leisure Studies |
3 cr |
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| An
introduction to the Leisure Services profession;
its history, philosophies, and the psychology
of leisure in the changing society. Includes an
orientation to community leisure agencies. |
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| LS 194 |
Leisure
Crafts |
3 cr |
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| Adapting
various crafts media for use in recreational programs.
Design and execution of creative crafts with emphasis
on use of indigenous materials. |
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| LS 276 |
Introduction to Sport Management |
3 cr |
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| A study of the activities, organizations, and businesses involved in producing, facilitating, and organizing sport, fitness, and recreation related products and services. |
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| LS 280 |
Hospitality
Services |
3 cr |
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| A
study of hotel/motel/resort services. Includes
an overview of recreation services, food and beverage,
guest services, marketing, housekeeping, maintenance,
and fiscal concerns. |
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| LS 292 |
Outdoor
Recreation/Adventure |
3 cr |
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| A
classroom introduction to a wide range of outdoor
recreation pursuits with an emphasis on safety,
minimum impact, and “how to get started”
in outdoor activities like backpacking, canoeing,
rafting, car camping, hiking and others. |
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| LS 295 |
Introduction
to Therapeutic Recreation |
3 cr |
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| Introduces
students to the field of Therapeutic Recreation,
including the history, foundations, and philosophy
of the field. In addition, characteristics and
leisure needs of numerous special populations
will be introduced. |
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| LS 297 |
Campus
Recreation |
3 cr |
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| Planning, organization, and leadership of
intramural and community sports activities. |
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| LS 298 |
Field
Work in Leisure Services |
3 cr |
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| Opportunity
to gain leadership experiences in leisure service
settings. |
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Global Tourism |
3 cr |
Examination of the impact of recreational, socio-cultural, economic, physical environment and governmental factors on leisure travels within the global tourism industry.
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| LS 375 |
Management of Therapeutic Recreation Services |
3 cr |
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| Management and organization of therapeutic recreation programs including professional and agency standards, staff development, internship and credential requirements, fiscal planning, con tenuous quality improvement, equipment maintenance, advocacy, and public relations. |
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Sports Marketing |
3 cr |
| An examination of marketing concepts and theories applied to the sport industry. The areas this course will cover include basic marketing, target marketing and segmentation, advertising and sponsorship, event marketing and promotions, branding, consumer behavior research, sponsorship proposals, and sports marketing plans.
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| LS 391 |
Leadership
in Leisure Services (W) |
3 cr |
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| Theories,
principles, and philosophies of leadership as
applied to the delivery of Leisure Services. Also
includes a study of programming principles and
techniques. |
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Sport Business and Finance |
3 cr |
| This course provides undergraduate students with an introduction to investment valuation and key financial concepts of sport related entities. Students will develop revenue generating insight and budgeting knowledge of actual situations occurring in the sport and recreation industry. Topical areas covered include capital budgeting, facility financing, corporate sponsorship, salary structure, franchise valuations, and personal business transactions.
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| LS 395 |
Therapeutic
Recreation Process |
3 cr |
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| This course introduces the comprehensive program planning process and the elements of assessment and documentation in a variety of therapeutic recreation service settings. A field work component may be required. |
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| LS 397 |
Intergenerational Recreation and Wellness |
3 cr |
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| This course is an intergenerational experience combining theory and practice in aging and recreation. Students utilize the therapeutic recreation process (assessment, program planning, implementation and evaluation) with older adults who have special needs, to promote health, wellness, and rehabilitation. |
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| LS 465* |
Therapeutic Recreation Program Design
and Interventions I |
3 cr |
| This course provides an examination of Therapeutic Recreation interventions and the role of research and theory in influencing practice. Course topics include: activity analysis, programming techniques, scope of service, intervention descriptions, historical perspectives, current research, and theoretical foundations related to TR intervention. A field work component of 40 hours is required that will allow students to gain experience implementing TR programs. |
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| LS 466* |
Therapeutic Recreation Program Design
and Interventions II |
3 cr |
| This course examines modalities and issues in therapeutic recreation practice with the primary emphasis on leisure education, scope of service, nature of populations served, systematic programming, activity analysis, and documentation of results. The course also addresses contemporary problems and issues in therapeutic recreation, and acquiring knowledge of medical terminology and therapeutic drugs. |
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| LS 467* |
Therapeutic
Recreation for Physical Disabilities |
3 cr |
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| This
course will familiarize the student with the etiology,
characteristics and course of treatment provided
to individuals with various physically disabling
conditions and promote awareness of the role of
Therapeutic Recreation in the physical rehabilitation
process. A field work component
of 40 hours is required. |
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| LS 468 |
Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation |
3 cr |
| Assessment, documentation, and practical application of facilitation techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. Students will be required to prepare for, and assist, in the implementation of therapeutic recreation programs with regional organizations. Special permission of the instructor is required. |
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| LS 469* |
Therapeutic Recreation
for Psychological Impairments |
3 cr |
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| This
course will familiarize students with the etiology,
characteristics, and course of treatment provided
to individuals with psychological impairments
and developmental disabilities and promote awareness
of the role of Therapeutic Recreation in the habilitation/rehabilitation
process. A field work component
of 40 hours is required. |
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| LS 471* |
Evaluation and Research in Leisure Studies (W) |
3 cr |
| This course offers an overview of the research and evaluation process in recreation and leisure studies. The first part of the course will emphasize the scope, meaning, and basic concepts of scientific research including aspects of research design. The second part of the course will focus on the application of the basic skills in a practical context in the environment of leisure studies. |
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| LS 472* |
Legal Issues in Sports and Recreation (W) |
3 cr |
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| This course introduces students to the legal liabilities, negligence, contractual agreements, and risk management issues pertaining to the areas of sport and recreation. |
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| LS 479 |
Leisure
and Aging |
3 cr |
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| This
course will provide an overview of the changes
affecting the psychomotor, cognitive and affective
domains of the aged; implications of leisure and
retirement; and institutional and community settings
that provide leisure services for the older adult. |
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| LS 480* |
Private
and Commercial Leisure Services |
3 cr |
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| A
survey of private and commercial leisure services
including a study of resort operations. |
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| LS 481* |
Tourism
and Resort Development |
3 cr |
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| Tourism
and recreational travel; nature of resort development
and its effect on generating tourist flow to and
within regions. Economic importance of both tourism
and resort development. |
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| LS 483* |
Issues
in Leisure Services |
3 cr |
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| A
study of the major trends, problems and issues
in various areas of Leisure Studies. |
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| LS 486 |
Sport & Recreation Facility Planning & Design |
3 cr |
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| This course will familiarize students with the basic methodologies, objectives, and principles applied to the design and strategic planning of sport and recreation service facilities. It includes the examination and implementation of guidelines used to create a facility planning brief. |
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| LS 490 |
Special
Topics |
3 cr |
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| Selected
topics in leisure services. Topics will vary according
to needs and interests of students. Course may
be repeated for credit when content varies. |
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| LS 492* |
Outdoor
Education and Interpretation |
3 cr |
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| Theories,
philosophies, and principles of outdoor education
with emphasis on the development of interpretive
programs. |
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| LS 496* |
Sport and Recreation Resource Management |
3 cr |
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| A
study of event and facility resource management in sport and recreation. Applies the functions of management to the supervision, operation, development, evaluation, and financing of sport and recreation facilities in public and private environments. |
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| LS 498* |
Internship
in Leisure Services |
12 cr |
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| Supervised
experiences in an assigned leisure services or
related agency. Requires approximately 500 hours
of documented work. |
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| LS 569 |
Leisure
in Modern Society |
3 cr |
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| An
exploration of the economic, religious, political,
and sociocultural factors which influence leisure
behavior in modern society. |
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| LS 570 |
Procedures
in Therapeutic Recreation I |
3 cr |
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| Procedures
in Therapeutic Recreation I was designed to prepare
the graduate student for the more complex areas
of present day professional issues and services
provision including: an in-depth analysis of historical
and philosophical influences, therapy and facilitation
techniques, quality management, ethics, standards
of practice, clinical supervision, health care
reimbursement and professional credentialing. |
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| LS 571 |
Procedures
in Therapeutic Recreation II |
3 cr |
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| This
course is designed to familiarize the graduate
student with the Therapeutic Recreation Process.
Content areas will include: analyzation of assessment
procedures, sources and processes, treatment planning,
interdisciplinary procedures, medical record documentation,
activity-based interventions and evaluation of
program effectiveness. |
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| LS 573 |
Issues
and Trends in Leisure Services |
3 cr |
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| An
in-depth examination of current issues and trends
in Leisure Services with respect to their impact
on the leisure service profession and society. |
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| LS 576 |
Conceptual Foundations
of Therapeutic
Recreation |
3 cr |
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| Designed
to introduce the student to the field of Therapeutic
Recreation including philosophy, history, current
issues and trends, administration and program
development. The course will also provide an overview
of various disabling conditions. |
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| An
individually planned practicum experience in an
approved leisure services setting. Requires a
minimum of 150 work hours per three hours of credit. HPELS advisor approval required. |
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| LS 585 |
Management
of Leisure Services |
3 cr |
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| An
in-depth examination into the research, foundations,
and functions in the delivery of leisure services,
including current practices in management of fiscal
procedures, budgeting and grants. |
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| LS 590 |
Special
Topics |
3 cr |
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| A
varying-content course treating various aspects
of Leisure Services. May be repeated once for
credit when course content varies. |
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| LS 591 |
Travel
and Tourism |
3 cr |
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| A
survey course designed to provide students with
an overview of travel and tourism as an area of
study. Discussions will center on tourism at the
macro (regional and national) level. Tourist behavior,
the social, environmental, and economic impact
of tourism will be highlighted. |
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| LS 592 |
Outdoor
Recreation/ Adventure Programming |
3 cr |
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| Study
and practicum in popular adventure activities
(e.g., shooting sports, angling, backpacking,
orienteering, rock climbing, canoeing). Emphasis
on attitudes, skills, environmental awareness,
teaching methodology, and principles of group
leadership as they relate to adventuresome activities. |
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| LS 596 |
Special
Projects |
3 cr |
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| An
individually planned experience whereby a student
conceptualizes and researches a special problem
relevant to the leisure services profession. Students
will share their experiences in a weekly seminar
(non-thesis option). HPELS advisor approval required. |
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