REC-RECREATION ADMINISTRATION -- 1999-2000 Catalog
Natural Resources Management Department

Exploration of the impact of work, play, and leisure upon society. Analysis of theoretical views of play and the relationship of positive leisure values upon the development of a well-integrated lifestyle. Foundations for understanding and assessment of personal leisure well-being. 1 lecture, 1 recitation.

History, philosophy, theory, and organization of recreation and leisure services. Emphasis upon functions, areas, facilities, clientele, and career opportunities. Field visits required. 3 lectures.

Development and application of philosophy, learning strategies, and problem solving for career planning in Recreation Administration. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 activity. Prerequisite: Recreation administration majors only.

Sociological, psychological, and cultural aspects of leisure behavior. Needs, motivations, constraints, values and benefits explored. Cultural diversity as it relates to recreation and tourism and the natural resources. 4 lectures.

Law enforcement applied to natural resource conservation on public and private lands. Examination of state and federal laws related to fish and wildlife management. Problems associated with implementation of resource laws examined. 3 lectures.

Methods of program planning, organization, implementation and evaluation in public and private settings. Interrelationship of needs and interests of people, physical settings, and activity content. Emphasis on program construction and scheduling in social recreation, cultural arts, health and fitness and sport/games areas. 2 lectures, 2 activities. Prerequisite: REC 101, REC 127 or consent of instructor.

Introduction to special populations and therapeutic recreation. Specialized leadership and communication techniques. Modification requirements for programs, areas, facilities, equipment, and supplies. Exploration of disability rights issues, including legislation which impacts the delivery of recreation and leisure services. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: REC 127 or consent of instructor.

Philosophy, foundations, policy and techniques underlying intramurals and recreational sport programs in schools, public, private and commercial settings. 2 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: REC 210 or consent of instructor.

Resource management applications of microcomputers. Software programs include forest and natural resource management planning, forecasting, analysis of systems, and resource data base management for multiple use objectives. Forestry and natural resource examples will be used. Miscellaneous course fee required-see Class Schedule. 1 lecture, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: AG 250 or CSC 113, junior standing or consent of instructor.

Education and teaching techniques that apply to learning experiences in an outdoor environment. Impact of natural resource usage that affects sociological, biological and physical resources. Educational strategies for presenting environmental learning to grades K-12 and selected environments. 3 lectures, 1 activity. Prerequisite: REC 210.

Management of recreation areas and facilities: clientele considerations, facility and outdoor area site planning; day-to-day operations of common recreation areas and facilities. Agency visitation required. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: REC 210.

Interpretation of the biological, physical and aesthetic values of the natural elements of our environment; organization and presentation of interpretive materials by oral, written, and display methods of communication. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: SPC 201 or SPC 202.

Administrative patterns, financing, programming, personnel, and legal concerns in programs designed to utilize leisure for employee motivation and productivity. Analysis of military, corporate, and contract services. Field visits required. 3 lectures.

Investigation of tourism industry from a sustainable tourism perspective. Examination of ecotourism, agri-tourism, rural tourism, sustainable tourism development, and adventure travel. Emphasis on tourism that sustains social, cultural, heritage, and natural environments while generating economic development. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: REC 210 or consent of instructor.

The history and development of tourism. Emphasis on the impact of tourism activity on individual cultures and the natural environment. Environments examined include urban, rural, and National and local park systems. Travel motivations, travel research and planning models. Field visits required. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: REC 210 or consent of instructor.

Role of conventions and meeting management in the area of tourism. Factors involved in meeting planning for small and large groups to include committees, amenities, logistics of operations and evaluation. Field visits required. 3 lectures. Prerequisite: REC 210 or consent of instructor.

Legislative and legal aspects of public, private, commercial, and non-profit recreation and tourism agencies. Emphasis on risk management, liability, insurance, and negligence. Understanding of legal foundations and the legislative process. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: REC 210.

Practical work experience in related phases of recreation administration in organization or agency under qualified supervision. Minimum of nine hours per week. Credit/No Credit grading only. Total credit limited to 9 units. Prerequisite: REC 210 and consent of instructor.

Evaluation of a full service program delivery system using a variety of research methodologies. Needs assessment, program evaluation, and decision making based on data analysis. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: REC 210, CSC 113/AGB 250, STAT 217.

Individual investigation, research, studies, or surveys of selected problems. Total credit limited to 6 units, with a maximum of 3 units per quarter. Prerequisite: Consent of curriculum coordinator.

The study, analysis, and practice of management and leadership processes as they are applied to recreation organizations: planning, organizing, motivating, and controlling. Emphasis upon application of theories and practices in specific recreation settings. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: REC 324.

Practices of management of resource recreation on private and public lands. Consideration of the following management systems: biophysical, user/visitor, facilities, equipment, fiscal, personnel will be made in the provision of resource recreation services. Case studies in mass recreation and wilderness areas will be examined. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Some weekend labs necessary. Prerequisite: FNR 112 or consent of instructor.

Historical and contemporary development of the domains of commercial recreation and related services. Role of entrepreneurial activity. Procedures for creating and managing a socially responsible commercial leisure service. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: BUS 212, BUS 346 and senior standing.

Development and analysis of resource recreation plans. Planning theory, types of plans, scheduling techniques, projecting supply and demand, application of models, and economic evaluations. Basic recreation planning skills examined. Examples emphasize planning for parks and recreation. Miscellaneous course fee may be required-see Class Schedule. 2 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: FNR 112 or consent of instructor.

Financing leisure products and services in public, private, commercial and voluntary settings. Emphasis on sources and methods of financing; grant development; operational/ financial cost analysis; forecasting, budgeting, pricing and fiscal master planning through use of computer technology. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: BUS 212, CSC elective, REC 360.

Principles of all aspects of grantmanship; researching grant funding resources from both the private and public sector, preparing the grant proposal, and grant administration. Field visits required. 4 lectures. Prerequisite: ENGL 215 or ENGL 218 or consent of instructor, junior standing.

Research design, literature review, questionnaire and interview schedule construction, sampling methods, data array and analysis, and computer applications. Selection of senior project topic and proposal development. 3 lectures, 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: CSC 113 or AG 250, STAT 217, REC 360.

Completion, under faculty supervision, of an investigative project typical of problems which graduates must solve in their fields of employment. Required minimum of 90 hours. Analytical, formal report is required. Prerequisite: Senior standing and completion of REC 460.

Exploration of internship opportunities and practices. Internship selection process and procedures introduced. Recommended enrollment two quarters prior to REC 465. Credit/No Credit grading only. 1 seminar. Prerequisite: Senior standing.

400 hours of full-time concentration-specific practical work experience over a ten-week period in an approved agency. Comprehensive involvement in agency program. Not open to T R Concentration students. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Minimum GPA of 2.0; 1,000 verified hours of adviser-approved paid and/or volunteer experience subsequent to high school; completion of all university coursework other than Internship; approval of Curriculum Coordinator.

Directed group study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to undergraduate and graduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 lectures. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Directed group laboratory study of selected topics for advanced students. Open to graduate and undergraduate students. Class Schedule will list topic selected. Total credit limited to 6 units. 1-3 laboratories. Prerequisite: Consent of instructor.

Leadership styles used in the natural resources management and recreation administration professions. Study and practice in setting goals and objectives; developing, evaluating and implementing an entrepreneurial project plan; decision making and problem-solving. 1 laboratory. Prerequisite: Junior standing or consent of instructor.

Part-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.

Full-time work experience in business, industry, government, and other areas of student career interest. Positions are paid and usually require relocation and registration in course for two consecutive quarters. Formal report and evaluation by work supervisor required. Total credit limited to 16 units. Credit/No Credit grading only. Prerequisite: Sophomore standing and consent of instructor.