32 courses with the subject RECR, 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.
RECR 110Introduction to the Therapeutic Recreation Profession3
An introduction to the profession of therapeutic recreation and how it relates to populations served and professional work settings. An in-depth look into topics regarding people with disabilities, legislation, societal attitudes, advocacy, and disability etiquette.
The history and development of the recreation profession, definitions of recreation, theories of play, and the role of recreation and leisure in society. Providers of leisure services and general operational aspects of various organizations and agencies are investigated.
RECR 120Foundational Skills of the Therapeutic Recreation Profession3
In this course, students will learn about professionalism and its significance to the field of therapeutic recreation. The importance of effective communication, professional boundaries, and professional development will be emphasized. Students will also learn about and practice a variety of therapeutic recreation foundational skills which can be applied in various service settings.
The development of creative leadership skills, methods, and techniques that can be applied in various recreational settings through the use of social and informal recreational activities.
This course will introduce the student to concepts, philosophies, models, and theories of therapeutic recreation, play, and inclusion. Students will explore the role of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life cycle and learn foundational skills in therapeutic recreation services.
RECR 220Happiness, Well-Being & Leisure: Designing Your Best Life3
This course examines how cultural norms, personal beliefs, and social institutions shape happiness, well-being, and leisure across the lifespan. Students will explore how assumptions and lived experiences influence leisure choices, and how those choices can either limit or promote happiness and personal growth. Through leisure education principles, self-reflection, and application, students will learn strategies for designing intentional leisure experiences that foster resilience, healthy relationships, and lifelong well-being.
RECR 260Therapeutic Recreation for Children with Disabilities3
This course is designed to prepare TR students for work with children challenged by illnesses, disabilities or environmental situations requiring particular sensitivity and specialized therapeutic interventions.
RECR 261Developmental Disabilities Throughout the Lifespan4
This course will prepare students with the skills and knowledge to work with individuals with developmental disabilities in both rehabilitation and community-based therapeutic recreation settings. Epidemiology, etiology, diagnostic characteristics, risk factors, treatment and supports of developmental disabilities will be covered.
This course prepares therapeutic recreation majors for their internships. Students will be guided in resume writing, professional oral and written correspondence, self-assessment and interviewing techniques. Culmination of course includes placement in junior internship.
An exploration of socio-cultural and psycho-dynamic dimensions of mental health and mental illness. Students will draw from foundations of psychopathology; focus on functioning characteristics of different mental illnesses as determined by the DSM-V, and the preventative and restorative functions of therapeutic recreation and application of the therapeutic recreation process.
RECR 303Recreation Therapy in Physical Rehabilitation Settings3
This class provides an overview of various physical disabilities and disorders that are common to clients evaluated and treated by therapeutic recreation professionals in the rehabilitation setting. Information will include disease description, etiology, pathology, clinical signs and symptoms, functional abilities and limitations. From a recreation therapy perspective, specific standardized assessments, evaluation and treatment strategies, techniques, and approaches will be addressed.
This course explores the process of aging, including biological and sociological aspects. Theories of aging, concepts of leisure and aging, and principles and practices related to assessment and leisure programming for older adults are investigated.
RECR 320Facilitation Techniques/Interventions I in Therapeutic Recreation3
This course will provide an in-depth analysis of specific techniques and interventions used in therapeutic recreation services common in mental health, addiction, and habilitation/rehabilitation settings. Students will demonstrate application of the techniques and interventions through presentations and other assignments.
RECR 321Facilitation Techniques/Interventions II in Therapeutic Recreation3
In this course, students will identify the meaning of specific interventions and the purpose of these interventions. Special emphasis will be placed on techniques and intervention strategies necessary for developing and implementing individualized treatment plans in pediatric and long term care settings.
This course will address the basic skills in canoeing, rock climbing, and orienteering. Students will learn the skills, techniques and safety factors involved in each activity and are able to transfer skills into practice.
Provides physical and mental challenges through adventure activities. Leadership, communication, decision-making and problem solving will be enhanced. The development of creativity, ingenuity, and trust are essential elements that will be experienced throughout the course.
This course is designed to help students understand and develop their recreation programming skills. Programming theory and techniques in relation to leisure services and therapeutic recreation provision are explored. Particular focus on program design, programming considerations, selection of programs to achieve the assessed needs and desired outcomes of the person served.
RECR 375Leadership Development through Wilderness Pursuits3
Leadership development through a variety of outdoor experiences and situations. Demonstrations and practical applications of technical skills, problem solving, decision making, and group dynamics. Planning, implementation, and development of outdoor skills and knowledge for back-country travel.
A 10-12 week supervised practicum in clinical, community or outdoor therapeutic recreation settings during the summer after completion of the junior year.
Permission of Program Coordinator and 2.25 overall GPA and 2.50 in major.
Corequisite
None.
RECR 400Senior Seminar3
Preparation for the internship experience with emphasis on development of professional behaviors that facilitate internship and career success in recreation therapy and other recreation professions. This course will provide an overview of the standards for professional certification, personal communication skills, practicum documentation requirements and internship site selection.
RECR 408Advanced Skills of the Therapeutic Recreation Profession3
Current principles and practice of assessment, individual treatment plans, clinical documentation and client evaluation are addressed in the course. Additional topics include working with other health and human service professionals and the impact of regulatory and external accreditation on the therapeutic recreation process.
RECR 410Supervision and Administration of Leisure Services3
Application of management theory and techniques of leisure service delivery, including such areas as organization, supervision techniques, financing and budget, personnel, public relations, legal foundations and liability.
This course is designed to explore and provide ways to sensitize human beings to the environment. Emphasis will be placed on examining a variety of ways to interpret the environment in order for people to develop environmental ethics and behaviors. Topics such as history and philosophy, environmental ethics, culture and environmental values and environmental education will be covered. Unique to this class will be the opportunity to apply class information to practical experience in teaching and the development of environmental projects.
RECR 461Issues, Trends, and Research in Therapeutic Recreation3
This course is the capstone course for the therapeutic recreation degree. The student will be provided opportunities for critical thinking in the process of exploring and examining current trends and issues which include evidence based research in the recreation literature. Students will engage in philosophical and knowledge base discussions through the facilitation of questions and the exchange of ideas.
RECR 463Special Projects in Therapeutic Recreation1-3
Qualified students will pursue independent study projects and/or directed research under supervision of an instructor. Nature of study will depend on interests and needs of the students.
RECR 487Practicum Experience in Outdoor Education3
Students will engage (work or volunteer) in an experience with emphasis in outdoor education, adventure education, or environmental education. The experience will enable students to broaden their perspective about career choices and strengthen their knowledge, skills and experiences in outdoor education.
The senior internship is a 560-hour, minimum of 14 consecutive weeks placement to be taken during the last semester of the senior year. The placement must be with an affiliated agency, and supervision carried out by a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist (CTRS®). University and NCTRC standards will be adhered to throughout this experience.
Students conduct an in-depth project in recreation under the direction of a faculty member and the Longwood Senior Thesis Committee. May be repeated as 499.
