16 courses with the subject RCT, 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.
RCT 141Foundations of Recreation and Tourism3
An introduction to the history, philosophy, and theoretical concepts of leisure, recreation, and tourism. The focus of this course is the exploration of trends, issues, theories, models, key organizations, principal journals, and professional literature in the recreation and tourism industry. First semester.
A study of the development and leadership of recreation and tourism programs and services. This course is designed to provide students with an understanding of the overall recreation programming process. Students are introduced to the fundamental principles and techniques necessary to plan, implement, and evaluate leisure and recreation programs and events. Topics include biblical and theological perspectives on leadership, assessing needs, developing goals and objectives, designing program services, marketing programs, implementing and delivering program services, facilitating leisure experiences, program evaluation, group dynamics, and leadership styles and methods. Second semester.
A field intensive course designed to introduce students to the basics of first aid treatment, effective navigation, and low impact travel in the backcountry. Emphasis is placed on Wilderness First Aid, Leave No Trace ethics, and orienteering techniques. WFA and CPR available upon successful completion of the course along with Leave No Trace Trainer qualification. Field trips required. Second semester. Prerequisites & Notes This course contains significant backcountry components and requires appropriate equipment. Course material is taught indoors and outdoors regardless of weather and conditions. Students should be appropriately prepared for long spans of time spent outdoors in varying conditions.
RCT 241Leisure Behavior and Diverse Populations in Recreation and Tourism3
An examination of the leisure patterns and needs of diverse populations as they specifically relate to the delivery of recreation and tourism services. Students are introduced to professional, legal, and ethical issues as they explore the impact of stereotypes, societal attitudes, personal biases, and organizational perspectives on diversity. First semester.
A course designed to provide students with an overview of the travel and tourism industry as an important global phenomenon. The course examines cultural, ethical, historical, behavioral, political, and economic aspects of tourism, as well as the impacts of travel and tourism on a local and global scale. Second semester.
A field intensive course that provides students the opportunity to learn and practice the outdoor skills and group management techniques necessary to become a competent outdoor instructor. Emphasis is on developing the knowledge, skills, and judgment essential to leading safe personal and group participation in a variety of outdoor activities. Students learn about, use, and maintain specialized equipment and explore methods for effective management of groups. Specific outdoor activities vary, but may include rock climbing, mountain biking, whitewater kayaking, backpacking, and skiing. Field trips required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes This course contains significant backcountry components and requires appropriate equipment. Course material is taught indoors and outdoors regardless of weather and conditions. Students should be appropriately prepared for long spans of time spent outdoors in varying conditions.
A study of ethical behavior in the outdoors. This course provides comprehensive training in Leave No Trace skills and ethics. Students learn how to train others in the Leave No Trace principles and explore biblical principles of stewardship. First semester.
A course designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills essential to both treating ill and injured persons and making critical medical decisions in a wilderness setting. Topics include basic anatomy and physiology, patient assessment and treatment, patient care, evacuation considerations, and legal responsibilities. The course meets requirements for WFR certification. Field trips required. First semester. Prerequisites & Notes Course material is taught indoors and outdoors regardless of weather conditions. Students should be appropriately prepared for long spans of time spent outdoors in varying conditions.
An overview of the methods used in the effective planning, preparation, and management of expeditions of all types. The course explores how the topics of goal setting, leadership, team selection and training, research, budgeting and finance, transportation, logistics, risk management, and more pertain to planning and managing domestic and international expeditions. Course requirements include planning and managing an expedition. Field trips required. Second semester.
An introduction to the philosophies and foundations of adventure programming. This course explores the process of developing interpersonal, intrapersonal, and group development outcomes through adventure education. Students study adventure education in the US and develop methods for teaching and leading adventurous activities. Topics include terminology, influential individuals, key organizations, history, models, theories, benefits, transference, trends, issues, and public and private resources. Second semester.
A study of the theories and principles of outdoor leadership. This course is designed to provide students with the knowledge and skills needed to lead effectively. It explores the topics of expedition behavior, group dynamics, effective teaching, leadership styles, risk management, responsibility, decision-making, judgment, effective communication, and biblical examples of leadership. Focus is on the development of both the competencies required of an outdoor leader and a personal leadership style founded on biblical practices and perspectives. Second semester.
A field experience designed to provide insight into the recreation and tourism industry through practical application of classroom principles to the workplace. The practicum is supervised by both the cooperating organization and a University faculty member and must be completed prior to the required internship. The practicum should be arranged with the cooperating organization and approved by the student’s faculty advisor prior to enrollment in the course. Both semesters.
A study in leadership on a topic selected by the student and/or professor that develops the student in an area or set of related areas not fully addressed in the available recreation and tourism course offerings. Second semester.
RCT 441Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation and Tourism3
A study of the principal processes and methods of evaluation and research in recreation and tourism. Topics include problem identification, research design, use of surveys, and data analysis. First semester.
A course that examines issues of law, safety, liability, and risks as they relate to the provision of recreation and tourism services. The course emphasizes a safety-focused and proactive approach to risk management and explores the concepts of public policy, tort liability, contract law, constitutional law, negligence, legal precedents, standard of care, perceptions of risk, human rights, and risk management resources and methods. Second semester.
A course designed to provide students with an understanding of strategic management processes as they apply to recreation and tourism organizations. Students examine the strategies, processes, tools, data, and organizational climate necessary for effective decision-making as they apply their knowledge of recreation and tourism to analyze actual industry issues. The focus of this course is to develop the analytical abilities and strategic decision-making essential to solving practical industry problems and optimizing both system effectiveness and organizational success. Second semester.
