University of North Carolina at Greensboro · Courses
CTR
56 courses with the subject CTR, each shown exactly as we captured it from the college's catalog, with every element we hold. Where the wording looks broken, that is our reading of the catalog, not the college's text.
CTR 101Leisure and American Lifestyles 3
Examination of personal, philosophical, socio-cultural, economic, behavioral, and historical dimensions of leisure; evolution of leisure lifestyles; exploration of the interrelationship between individuals, groups, and society in the context of leisure.
Examine personal, social, and cultural bases for a healthy and well-balanced life. Recognize and foster creative potential for lifelong personal growth, satisfying quality of life through leisure, and meaningful rewards.
An exploration of deviant leisure through the lens of recreational sex; substance use in recreational settings; and the use of music for forming relationships and establishing identity in leisure.
Introduction to basic wilderness living skills, conservation of wild areas, sound safety practices, outdoor leadership theory, and practical application as related to a college outdoor recreation program.
General principles of program planning in recreation and sport; analysis of methods and techniques of program design, organization, implementation, and evaluation.
Awareness of and sensitivity to the needs of people with disabilities and other marginalized groups with regard to planning, delivering, and evaluating recreation and sport services in the community.
Survey of key concepts, theoretical underpinnings, and procedures in clinical and community recreation settings. Focuses upon varied special needs populations, prescriptive activities, and documentations using medical charting.
CTR 235Disabling Conditions and Recreational Therapy 3
Major primary and secondary disabling conditions typically encountered in RT practice will be covered. These include, but not limited to: physical disorders, behavioral health/psychiatric disorders, and cognitive/developmental disorders. Implications, considerations, and treatment techniques will be covered.
Operation of public, nonprofit, and commercial recreation and sport agencies, with emphasis on types of programs and services offered, current trends, and issues impacting delivery of services.
Exploration of fan culture, fandom, and fan communities as exemplified through sport, music, gaming, “influencers,” and beyond. This course focuses on developing a better understanding of subcultures and fan identity, as well as the relationships formed with fellow fans, the producer-consumer relationship, and divisions between rival fans.
Examination of extreme and lifestyle sports, including the motivations for participation, the risks associated with participation, and the economy, careers, and cultures surrounding these activities.
CTR 251Practicum Preparation in Recreation and Sport 3
This course prepares students for fieldwork in recreational therapy, recreation, and sport management by developing professional resumes, cover letters, job search strategies, and interview skills. Course must be passed with a C or higher.
CTR 252Professional Internship Preparation in Recreation and Sport 1
This course prepares students for their CTR 417/CTR 697 internship through interactive, hands-on activities that build confidence, professional skills, and understanding of internship expectations.
A pre-internship course providing supervised, hands-on experience in recreation and sport settings, including opportunities for Recreational Therapy students to work with individuals with disabling conditions.
This course examines the political, social, economic, and cultural dimensions of sport, exploring its role as a powerful medium for identity, expression, and societal issues through both historical and contemporary events.
CTR 342Recreation and Sport Facility Development 3
Examination of the basic procedures involved in the planning process; basic considerations in park, recreation, and sport facility planning and maintenance management; analysis of the methods and techniques of site evaluation, design, and maintenance management for recreation and sport infrastructure.
Specific course title identified by subscript, e.g., Problems Seminar: Leisure and Aging. Nature of problems themselves and their impact on societies studied.
CTR 415Financial Management in Recreation and Sport 3
Examination of the financial needs and techniques utilized in recreation and sport management. Emphasis on philosophy, terminology, and measurement of economies, revenue streams, and budgets.
Principles and practices of management in recreation, sport, and parks agencies with emphasis on motivation, leadership, finance and budgeting, personnel policies and practices, and marketing and public relations.
An advanced fieldwork course providing students with practical, hands-on experience in recreational therapy, recreation, and sport management settings.
CTR 418Evaluation Methods in Recreation and Sport 3
Analysis of evaluation methods in recreation and sport including the reasons for conducting evaluations, evaluation questions, data collection methods and analysis, interpretation of results for making recommendations, and report writing.
CTR 419Directed Research in Recreation and Sport 1-3
Identification and investigation of research questions in recreation and sport. Opportunity for students to conduct research with direction from scholars in the field.
CTR 423Meeting and Event Planning and Management 3
Comprehensive understanding of the elements necessary to conduct a quality event or meeting; emphasis on skills needed to identify, create, organize, implement, and evaluate a special event, conference, or meeting.
Study of elements necessary to manage and operate an event business; emphasis on development and presentation of event proposals, customer service, fee structures, event design, risk management, and legal issues.
CTR 433Trends and Issues in Recreational Therapy 3
Study of trends and issues in recreational therapy; examination of current controversial issues, interdisciplinary team practice, supervisory functions, and professional advocacy.
An introduction to the theories, concepts, and techniques used in animal assisted therapy in long-term care, rehabilitation, acute care hospitals, special schools, and other settings.
CTR 437Interventions and Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy 3
This course will prepare students to plan, implement, and evaluate a variety of recreational therapy interventions using various therapeutic facilitation techniques. Relevant efficacy research and theoretical foundations will be included.
CTR 439Clinical Procedures in Recreational Therapy 3
Students learn clinical skills related to the recreational therapy process with a focus on developing individualized treatment plans; developing goals, objectives and treatment interventions; documentation skills, discharge planning and evaluation.
Examination of evidence regarding the impacts of recreation, parks, green space, and leisure on the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
This course examines governmental structures and legal issues relevant to the delivery of recreation, park, and sport services. Political processes and court procedures that lead to legal precedents and determine public policy are covered. Selected topics include tort liability, intellectual property, contractual obligations, human rights, and risk management.
Theories and patterns of management appropriate for leisure service and sport delivery systems. Organizational planning, legal foundations, financial management, personnel management, and the politics of leisure service and sport delivery systems.
CTR 615Financing and Budgeting in Recreation and Parks 3
Examination of the financial needs and techniques utilized in recreation and parks. Emphasis on philosophy, terminology, and measurement of economies, revenue streams, and budgets.
CTR 633Professional Issues in Recreational Therapy 3
Study of professional issues in recreational therapy including professionalism, credentialing, research, professional preparation, continuing education, health care, ethics, advocacy, legislation, marketing, and role of recreational therapy managers in addressing these issues.
An introduction to the theories, concepts, and techniques used in animal assisted therapy in long-term care, rehabilitation, acute care hospitals, special schools, and other settings.
CTR 637Advanced Interventions and Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy 3
Prepares students to select, plan, implement, and evaluate advanced recreational therapy interventions using various therapeutic facilitation techniques. Relevant efficacy research and theoretical foundations will be included.
CTR 638Advanced Client Assessment in Recreational Therapy 3
Introduction to the theories, concepts and techniques used in client assessment for recreational therapy programs and treatment. Also addresses the administrative issues surrounding the development of an assessment plan and supervision issues surrounding the assessment process.
CTR 639Advanced Clinical Procedures in Recreational Therapy 3
In this advanced clinical procedures course, students learn clinical skills related to the recreational therapy process with a focus on developing individualized treatment plans; developing clinical goals, objectives and treatment interventions; learning documentation, discharge planning, and evaluation skills.
Examination of evidence regarding the impacts of recreation, parks, green space, and leisure on the health and well-being of individuals and communities.
Historical, sociological, and contemporary investigations of the concept of "community" and how it is used for bringing together disparate networks, negotiating resource allocation, group solidarity and collaboration, and civic engagement.
Opportunity to conduct in-depth study and library work on a particular topic in recreation and parks under close supervision of a graduate faculty member in CTR.
Advanced fieldwork course providing graduate students with practical, hands-on experience in recreational therapy, recreation, and sport management settings.