INSTRUCTOR INFORMATION:

Name: Dr. Eddie Hill, CPRP                                                 Email: ehill@odu.edu

Office: SRC 2019                                                                   Phone: 757-683-4881

Office Hours: MWF 8:30-9:30am; TR 10-11:00am              Class Location: Oceanography Bldg. 0200

Web Site: www.odu.edu/recreation                                       Class day/time: Aug 27-Dec 9, MWF 10-10:50am

PREREQUISITE:  None

INTRODUCTION:

This introductory course is designed for students who wish to explore the variety of opportunities
within the recreation and leisure service industry 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 also explored.

CATALOG DESCRIPTION:

Survey of public, private, commercial and nonprofit agencies engaged in leisure services; organizing principals of the recreation and leisure services profession.

COURSE OBJECTIVES: 

(Note: Numbers in parentheses refer to the NRPA/AALR Accreditation Standard the objective meets or aids in meeting). Upon completion of this course, each student shall be able to:

Knowledge:

1. Understand the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure (8.01).
2. Understand the significance of play, recreation, and leisure in contemporary society (8.02).
3. Understand the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life span (8.03).
4. Understand the significance of the interrelationship between leisure behavior and the natural environment (8.04).
5. Understand the history and development of the profession of recreation, parks and leisure services (8.06.01).
6. Understand the professional organizations associated with the profession of recreation, parks and leisure services (8.06.02).
7. Understand the ethical principles and professionalism (8.07).
8. Understand the importance of leisure service delivery systems for diverse populations (8.10).
9. Understand the variety of programs and services to enhance individual, group, and community life (8.13).

Skills:

1. Develop a person philosophy of leisure.
2. Develop an awareness of the significance of leisure within modern society.
3. Develop an awareness of the significance of leisure throughout the life cycle relative to the individual's attitudes, values, behaviors, and use of resources.

Attitudes/Values:

1. Come to appreciate the value of leisure personally and for society as a whole
2. Develop an awareness of contemporary professional issues and how they impact the delivery of leisure services.
3. Value the rapid changes in the recreation and leisure service industry as compared to the timeless aspects of the profession.

COURSE REQUIREMENTS:

         Assignment Criteria: Further details will be given in class. *Some of your assignment will be   

         submitted on Blackboard.

Departmental Scavenger Hunt: Use the form provided and find out all information needed. You may work in groups of three to four.

Personal Philosophy on Leisure and Recreation Statement: A personal statement on the difference between recreation and leisure and why. This must be at least one paragraph in length (five-seven sentences).

Exam 1, 2 and 3: Short answer, fill in the blank, matching, diagram, and true/false questions based on lectures, presentations, readings and in-class activities.

Leisure Yellow Pages: Develop a recreation and leisure service provider yellow pages for your community complete with advertising and accurate listings and contact information (example provided in class). This assignment must be computer generated.

Site/Program Visitation Paper: A visitation to a program is needed. A write-up will be turned in after the visit (form provided) and a short presentation will be required. This can be done in groups of three to four.

Leisure Services Professional Interview: Interview a full-time professional in the recreation and tourism industry. This should focus on current practitioners. Examples are, but not limited to: Recreation Therapists, Outdoor Educators, Park Ranger, Commercial Recreation/Tourism Managers, Recreation Programmers, or Leisure Service Providers. A professional, "thank you" letter must be emailed to the interviewee, and I MUST be cc'd on the email; otherwise, no credit will be given. Professional emails include but are not limited to: a greeting, correct grammar, punctuation, spelling, and a signature.

Portfolio: Students will begin to compile accomplishments through a professional portfolio. An example will be given in class.

Chapter Quizzes: Quizzes based on content from the chapters and "class questions/participation" at the beginning of class. These cannot be made up and will only be displayed during the first 10 minutes of class or may be on-line. Student athletes are required to provide me with an athletic schedule. In addition, it is highly recommended you check in with a classmate or me before and after your absence.

Grading:
The grade distribution is based on the percentage of total points earned by the student.

95-100 = A             90-94 = A-           86-89 = B+           83-85 = B            80-82 = B-             76-79 = C+  

73-75 = C               70-72 = C-            66-69 = D+          63-65 = D            60-62 = D-               < 59 = F

          COURSE CONTENT:

EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES/METHODS OF ADDRESSING ACCREDITATION STANDARDS:

The class will be conducted in a lecture and seminar fashion, with students expected to be in attendance, have read the material, and prepared to participate in class discussions.  Handouts, Power Point presentations, and guest speakers will supplement class materials.  Students will be able to participate in ongoing real-world programming with practitioners.  Opportunities for volunteering with outside organizations will be encouraged.

TEXTBOOK:

Human Kinetics (2006). Introduction to Recreation and Leisure. Human Kinetics. Champlain, IL.