REC-101--(3)
RECREATION AND WELLNESS PROFESSIONS
This course reviews the history, development and community utilization of Recreation and Wellness Professions. Structures, purposes, and interrelationships of these professions are covered. Trends and career opportunities in Recreation and Wellness professions are explored. The content is delivered through lecture, group discussion, self-assessment, portfolio, academic master plan, and Career Search project. (3 contact hours)

REC-102--(3)
OLDER ADULT RECREATION AND WELLNESS
Thic course will focus on theoretical and practical issues encountered in serving the specific population of older adults in a variety of recreation and health fitness settings. Topics addressed include atitudes and prejudices toward aging, societal norms related to aging, physical differences in normal and abnormal aging, aging and mental health issues, the dynamics of dementia, and issues relating to death and dying. (3 contact hours)

REC-120--(3)
RECREATION PROGRAMMING
Introduces the student to the role of the recreation leader and programmer. Emphasizes responsibilities, skills and resources necessary to planning successful recreation and leisure programs. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

REC-124--(3)
FACILITY MANAGEMENT
Study the philosophies, principles, methods, techniques, and skills needed to effectively operate and maintain leisure areas and facilities. (3 contact hours)

REC-180--(3)
PERCEPTUAL MOTOR DEVELOPMENT
Participation in a variety of K-6 physical education activities are included. Teaching methods are stressed, with emphasis on perceptual motor development for early childhood students. Fee is required. (4 contact hours)

REC-182--(3)
RECREATION FOR SPECIAL POPULATIONS
This methods class introduces the skills, knowledge and competencies necessary for planning, organizing, conducting, and evaluating recreational programs for special populations. Includes hands-on experience teaching various disability groups. (4 contact hours)

REC-201--(3)
APPLIED LEADERSHIP ESSENTIALS

This course covers basic functions of leadership theory, including dynamics, skills and case studies. In-class simulations, team development exercises and self-development are covered.

REC-205--(2)
PROFESSIONAL ISSUES
Covers critical trends and issues, the role of the leisure professional in the contemporary setting, funding ethics, and legal responsibilities. (2 contact hours)

REC-233--(3)
RECREATION MANAGEMENT PRACTICUM
Corequisite: Registration or credit in REC-237. Includes supervised practical exposure and involvement in the recreation management field. (225 (? contact hours)

REC-237--(1)
RECREATION MANAGEMENT SEMINAR
Corequisite: Registration or credit in REC-233. Includes discussion of supervised field service experience in recreation management practicum. (1 contact hours)