22 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.
and Tourism Lec. 3./Credit 3. This introductory course is designed for students who wish to explore the varied professions of recreation and leisure as a possible career. The course will provide a conceptual analysis of recreation, leisure and play. The history and philosophy of leisure as well as various service delivery settings will be explored.
This course is designed to develop the student’s recreation leadership skills. Leadership theory will be discussed; however, the focus of this course will be actual leadership experience with student participation.
Therapeutic Recreation Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course is designed to give an overview of the various special populations that require specialized recreational services. Etiology and residual deficits of various disabilities will be explored with emphasis placed on appropriate recreation programming. Prerequisite: REC 206.
This course will introduce students to models for adapted aquatics programs and sports. Students will learn benefits of adapted aquatic participation, methods for accessing the pool, compensating for mobility restrictions, and utilizing available adaptive equipment. Programmed exercises to extend range of motion, increase strength, improve mobility, and develop the greatest possible stamina will be included.
This course will investigate the psychology of play and apply it to game leadership. Students will develop game leadership skills and collect a resource file of game and arts and crafts activities. Students will also gain an understanding of the play needs of all age groups.
Therapeutic Recreation Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will acquaint students with the various allied health professions, accrediting agencies and clinical issues related to the provision of thera- peutic recreation in the health care setting. The course will focus on treat- ment techniques and procedures used by therapeutic recreation specialists.
This course will provide students with an understanding of recreation program practices including planning, program principles and program evaluation. In addition to theory, students will organize, lead and evaluate a variety of recre- ation programs. Prerequisite: REC 204.
and Assessment Lec. 2./Credit 2. This course is designed to introduce students to adapted aquatic thera- peutic exercise, with a focus on analysis of characteristics of individuals and groups with special needs, including sensory disabilities, mental disorders, cardiovascular disorders, and muscular-skeletal disorders. Assessment and evaluation processes will include observations, screening, and measurement instruments for the purpose of designing exercise protocols for individuals and groups with special needs. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive nationally recognized adapted aquatics instructor certi- fication.
of Recreation and Tourism Facilities Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course is designed to introduce the process of designing and maintaining the facilities typically found in recreational environments such as playgrounds, picnic areas, ball fields and recreation centers. Emphasis will be placed on actual facilities found in the Tidewater area.
Recreation and Tourism Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course examines the legal issues that affect recreation and tourism businesses, organizations, and facilities. The course includes a review of the judicial opinions governing recreation management, professional and tourism enterprises. The course uses detailed case studies to examine tort law, collec- tive bargaining, arbitration, antitrust laws, and civil liability including safety issues and criminal law. Note: Meets requirements of NRPA/ AAPAR program approval – content area – Legislative and Legal Aspects.
Recreation & Tourism Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course provides an introduction to the techniques involved in fostering good public relations and promotional strategies for recreation and tourism businesses, organizations, events, and facilities. Students will become proficient in writing promotional, informational, and news copy for a variety of media. Note: Meets requirements of NRPA/AAPAR program approval – content area – A Administration/Management.
This course is designed to prepare individuals to manage pools, spas, water parks, and outdoor aquatic facilities. Topics covered will include water chemistry and filtration, staff management, event management, emergency action plans, and liability issues. Upon successful completion of this course, students will receive a nationally recognized pool operator’s certification.
This course provides a fundamental understanding of the dynamics and components to tourism and the tourism industry from the historical and applied perspectives.
This 400-hour internship experience will provide students with the opportu- nity to apply recreation and leisure knowledge and skills in a professional setting. Students will be supervised by Certified Recreation Professionals. Students will be required to complete several projects related to recre- ation programming and program leadership. Prerequisites: All REC courses completed.
Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will cover information on recreation and tourism fund- ing sources; economic feasibility analysis; business plans; recre- ation enterprise zones; budget preparation and analysis; financial management; and accounting techniques. Note: Meets require- ments of NRPA/AAPAR program approval – content area – Admin- istration/Management.
of Recreation and Tourism Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course is designed to introduce students to the principles of organiza- tion and administration of recreation agencies. The role of the administrator and manager will be explored by investigating the concepts, problems and responsibilities faced by management staff. Prerequisite: REC 310.
in Recreation and Tourism Lec. 3./Credit 3. This field placement is designed to provide the student with an opportunity to observe recreation and leisure program delivery in professional settings with a variety of different populations. This field placement is also designed to assist the student in determining potential internship sites, and career choices.
and Non-Traditional Recreation Lec. 3./Credit 3. This course will acquaint students with the expanding roles of commercial, employee, military and campus recreation. This investigation will not only focus on the leisure service delivery agencies, but also the interrelationships that are present within the business environment. Prerequisite: REC 203.
This course is meant to provide a capstone experience for the Recreation Intern to tie together the internship experience with the traditional recreation courses the student has already completed.
The purpose of this course is to examine outdoor education through partici- pating in various outdoor recreation activities. Emphasis will be placed on outdoor survival, environmental issues and leading outdoor recreation programs.
This course is designed to provide students with an initial professional experi- ence in an aquatic environment. Students will be required to participate in the aquatic operations and programming of a selected facility.
Readings and research in approved topics under the guidance of a faculty member of the department. Course may be repeated once for credit with a change in subject matter.
Source: Hampton University's catalog, linked per course · table learning_unit · CourseShelf publish 59
