42 courses with the subject REC, 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.
REC 265Leisure and Society3
An introduction to leisure as a significant force in contemporary life. The importance of leisure for individuals, groups and cultures is explored through social, technological, psychological, historical, philosophical, anthropological, and economic foundations.
REC 266Computers, Research and Evaluation in Recreation3
Computer applications in recreation service and introduction to research and evaluation procedures. Includes the use of computers in the conduct of research and evaluation.
This course explores the various social and cultural factors that shape the management and operation of recreation, sport, and tourism organizations. Students will examine topics such as social identities, bias, common terminology, and the dynamics of power and influence within organizations and communities. Through discussions and case studies, the course will encourage students to develop a broader perspective on workplace and community interactions while enhancing their ability to work effectively with all individuals.
Principles of managing and delivering excellent service quality tourism, hospitality, and recreational organizations or agencies. Emphasis on how to design a service plan, formulate service design, develop a service culture, and organize service delivery and recovery.
Supervised practicum in a recreation setting. Relates theory to practical application in the field. Placements chosen from community, commercial, outdoors or therapeutic settings. Requires a minimum of 100 hours of field work.
REC 359Research and Evaluation in Tourism, Recreation, and Sport3
Designed to familiarize students with fundamental principles underlying research methods. Included are basic procedures for conducting experimental, descriptive, historical, qualitative research, computer applications, basic measurement, statistical methods, critical thinking, and scholarly writing.
REC 362Special Issues in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management1
Field methods/techniques through on-site interaction with recreation, sport or tourism professionals and/or natural resource managers and observation of practical management activities and strategies. Extensive field trips and field immersion required.
An in-depth study of coastal legislation, resources, issues and management. Special attention is given to understanding recreation in the coastal zone, conflicts among competing coastal resource users, and current issues pertaining to North Carolina’s coastal environment.
Examination of key components relating tourism and health. Covers concepts including tourism wellness and quality of life, medical tourism, disease and travel, impact of tourism on the health of communities, and the role of tourism operators to promote healthy travel.
REC 372Foundations of Public, Nonprofit, & Community Recreation3
Compare and contrast philosophical perspectives of public, non-profit and community recreational management, investigate resource allocations, discuss the historical relevance of each sector, investigate social, environmental, and economic trends within each sector, and introduce professional organizations at all levels.
REC 373Outdoor Rec and Protected / Conservation Areas3
This class will examine the historical and philosophical foundations of protected and conservation areas; provide an overview of the types of resources and services generally included in protected and conservation areas and best practices for their management; consider trends in outdoor recreation participation and the related demands placed upon protected and conservation areas; and introduce students to several professional outdoor recreation organizations.
An overview of the techniques associated with the planning, development, management, and interpretation of private and public lands for recreational purposes. The course examines the relationships between recreation visitors, the resource base, and management policies both domestically and internationally.
REC 375Leadership and Management in Tourism, Recreation, and Sport3
Principles and practices of contemporary leisure service management, particularly the effective and efficient management of human, fiscal, informational, and physical resources through planning, organizing, directing, leading, and controlling decisions. Tutorials, case studies, and computer applications.
REC 380Marketing for Tourism, Recreation, and Sport3
Development of marketing plans and strategies for recreation, sport and tourism industries. Emphasis on analyzing the marketing process and planning the marketing mix.
REC 381Meetings, Expositions, Special Events and Conventions3
An overview of the convention, exposition, meeting, and convention and visitors bureau industries and the career options within; provision of an essential understanding of the components involved in the operation of successful meetings, conventions, and special events.
This course explores the many ways in which popular culture influences tourism and considers the underlying concepts that are common to many popular culture-influenced tourism experiences.
This course will introduce students to key concepts and issues in heritage tourism, and will critically address topics such as heritage tourism resources, the politics of heritage tourism, and the relationship between heritage and authenticity.
Preparation for the internship experience with emphasis on development of professional behaviors that facilitate internship and career success. Instruction methods include readings, discussions, individual and group activities, and use of electronic media.
An examination of the role of sport in contemporary American society, and how sport is linked to the structure and dynamics of social organizations. The impact of sports on culture, specifically: values, ethics, race, gender, discrimination, economics and the media will be studied.
REC 392Organization and Leadership of Recreational Sports3
Emphasis on the development of practical leadership skills, provided in a framework for understanding leadership dynamics. Evaluation and assessment of various leadership methods and techniques. Field work required.
REC 393Campus Recreation and Sports Administration3
Introduction to the multi-faceted recreational offerings provided by campus recreation departments, including planning, programming, administration, and the function of campus recreation. Field work required.
REC 394Recreational Sports and Fitness Facility Operations3
Examination of key issues in recreational facility organization and management including facility operation, administration, and program promotion within a facility. Emphasis on supervision, maintenance, and operation of leisure areas and facilities. Field work required.
REC 397Collegiate and Professional Sport Management3
This course serves as an overview to the field of sport management and provides an opportunity for the exploration of effective management strategies and the body of knowledge associated with pursuing a career in sport management, specifically within professional and collegiate sport settings. Content will focus on the history, leadership, marketing, facility and event management, and financial principles within professional and collegiate sport. Additionally, topics specific to professional sport will cover communications, analytics, sales, sponsorships and licensing, while collegiate sport concepts will focus on governing bodies, compliance and Title IX, academics and eligibility, media relations, alumni relations and support services.
REC 440Risk Management and Liability in Recreation Services3
Examination of legal and legislative issues affecting the leisure delivery system in governmental, quasi-public, private, commercial, and institutional settings. Topics include terminology, risk management procedures, ordinances, regulatory law, licensing, legal redress, and constitutional law at the national and state levels.
REC 448Advanced Field Experience in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management1
Advanced field placement experience specifically in a recreation, sport leadership or tourism setting. Course may be taken more than once; however, students are limited to six credit hours toward graduation. Course cannot be used as a substitute for content course. Field work required.
REC 450Conflict and Organizational Politics in Recreation, Sport and Tourism3
An experiential approach to the study of conflict management and organizational politics in recreation, sport and tourism leadership and administration. Emphasis on organizational politics, governing boards, and conflict resolution.
A description of the key components that make a global tourism designation a success: traveler’s motivation, theories of behavior, planning, development, and forecasting supply and demand. Students also learn about the delicate and sensitive relationship tourism has with its surrounding social, natural, and coastal environment.
Analysis and evaluation of the operations behind management within the tourism and hospitality industries, specifically within food and beverage, transportation providers, attractions, tour operators and specialized tour segments such as the cruise industry and gaming.
The organization and production of international corporate meetings, seminars, events, and conferences using innovative and creative programs. It focuses on international planning considerations including organizing and/or hosting international events, managing finances internationally, cultural differences, international contracting, marketing, traveling overseas, and safety and security.
Basic principles of planning and developing recreation areas and facilities. Emphasis on land use, current planning practices and standards, and facility design.
REC 475Advanced Human Resource Management in Recreation3
Examination and investigation of contemporary human resource management principles and techniques in the management of recreation services. Human resource management motivational theories and practices. In-depth case study analysis, simulations, and hands-on practical experiences.
REC 476Budgeting and Finance in Tourism, Recreation, and Sport3
This course investigates basic economic principles behind managing finances and budgets in recreation, sport and tourism settings. Particular attention will be applied to revenue generation, specifically via grant writing, and creating and managing budgets.
REC 494Study Abroad in Recreation, Sport Leadership and Tourism Management1
An interdisciplinary introduction to recreation, sport leadership and tourism management field methods and investigation in foreign countries. Focused study on recreation, sport and/or tourism management issues and problems specific to host country on local, regional, and global scales. Course integrates field and classroom instruction.
REC 498Internship in Tourism, Recreation, and Sport12
Program planning and administration in a tourism, recreation, and sport setting. A minimum of 480 hours and 12 consecutive weeks of fieldwork are required.
