3 courses with the subject ORTM, 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.
ORTM 1000Foundation of Recreation and Tourism3
Students study the principles and philosophies of recreation in the outdoors. This course covers topics including trends in outdoor recreation, agencies providing programming, employment opportunities within outdoor recreation, and the future of recreation in the United States. Students will look at historical trends in outdoor recreation and how it has evolved throughout time and within different cultures both in the Americas and the world. (3 hrs lec)
This course is a focused study of the design, delivery, and marketing of popular and successful recreational programs and events to diverse and inclusive audiences. Students will examine the tools, analytics, and techniques utilized in both the direct supply and facilitation of an array of planned experiences as offered by a variety of agencies, enterprises and associations. Students will analyze trend and user preference data, examine case studies, prepare budgets, and evaluate logistical components leading to the design of experiences, which optimally match supplier’s desired outcomes with participant expectations. (3 hrs lec)
Students acquire a theoretical and practical foundation for leadership in the outdoor setting. The course will be presented both in and out of the classroom giving students the knowledge and skills, combined with hands-on practice, to develop themselves as outdoor leaders. (3 hrs lec)
