Health, Physical Education And Recreation | Recreation and Leisure (3 cr)
R160 | 6470 | D Knapp
Recreation and Leisure
5:30-7:15p T BH 109
6471 9:05-9:55a F HP012
6472 10:10-11:00a F HP013
6473 11:15-12:05p F HP013
6474 11:15-12:05p F HP019
6475 12:20-1:10p F HP017
6476 12:20-1:10p F HP019
Students must register for one of the discussion sections when
registering for this class.
Description: An introduction to the field of recreation and leisure
from the viewpoint of the individual as a consumer and of societal
agencies as providers of leisure services. Includes philosophy,
history, theory, and a survey of public and private leisure service
Goals: After completing this course, students will be able to: 1)
understand the concept of leisure and recreation, 2) describe the
industry and structure of the industry, and 3) identify key works in
leisure and recreation.
Required Text: Russell, R.V. (1996).
Pasttimes; The Context of Contemporary Leisure.