Introduction to Leisure Services
Course Code:
LEI1000
Credit Hours:
3
Effective beginning:
2023-24
Sections:
000
Course Description:An exploratory course designed to serve those students curious about or committed to leisure services as a major. This course considers historical and philosophical foundations and interpretations of the meaning of leisure as well as a practical examination of status and current issues.
Course Details
Required textbooks/ course materials:
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure, 3rd Edition. 2019, Human Kinetics. ISBN: 9781492543121
Assignment/course outline:
See your Instructor First Day Handout for individual instructor assignment schedule.
Discipline-level learning outcomes:
REC 1: Prepare individuals and groups to participate in a variety of sports.
REC 2: Demonstrate the ability to officiate various sport activities.
REC 3: Organize large group activities for a variety of sports.
REC 4: Lead group activities in a social setting.
REC 5: Recognize diverse needs of special populations.
REC 6: Describe various aspects of outdoor recreation, education and conservation.
REC 7: Demonstrate employability skills.
REC 8: Provide care for and demonstrate prevention of athletic injuries.
REC 9: Understand foundations of sport fitness and exercise physiology.
Course-level learning outcomes:
| Course-level student learning outcomes | Discipline-level learning outcomes | Assessment methods |
|---|---|---|
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Identify various national and state parks Identify organizations that serve recreational needs of society including people with disabilities Identify a variety of social and behavioral benefits of leisure activities Identify positive and negative consequences of specific leisure activities Identify historically significant events of leisure from pre-historic to contemporary societies Identify specific individual and societal benefits of leisure activities Identify social groups Identify specific benefits of participation in group leisure activities Identify the philosophical bases of the inclusion of disabled individuals in leisure activities Identify Special Olympics philosophy and opportunities Identify specific factors involved when considering leisure activities for special populations Identify Miracle League philosophy and opportunities Identify pertinent criteria for selecting outdoor activities for special populations Identify specific hazards related to outdoor leisure in Florida Identify common and/or acceptable work related duties of recreation and leisure professionals Identify common and/or acceptable work related duties of recreation and leisure professionals |
REC 1 REC 1 REC 1 REC 1 REC 3 REC 3 REC 4 RED 4 REC 5 REC 5 REC 5 REC 5 REC 6 REC 6 REC 7 REC 7 |
Tests, Presentations, Written Projects |
Means of accomplishing learning outcomes:
Lecture is the primary method of instruction. Lectures are enhanced by board illustrations, concept maps, and/or power point presentations. Additional teaching strategies may include: use of inquiry, critical thinking, class discussions and/or oral presentations.
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