RECM 0020. Program Planning and Event Management

Units: 3
Hours: 54 lecture
Theory, delivery systems and processes of program planning, implementation, and evaluation applicable to a variety of public and private agencies. Addresses programs that serve different age groups, interests and needs within a range of environments. Leadership for both professionals and volunteers presented in terms of their relationship to the human services field. (CSU)

RECM 0020 - Program Planning and Event Management

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Theory, delivery systems and processes of program planning, implementation, and evaluation applicable to a variety of public and private agencies. Addresses programs that serve different age groups, interests and needs within a range of environments. Leadership for both professionals and volunteers presented in terms of their relationship to the human services field. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Design programs for participants in area recreation programs. Outline techniques for organization, budget, and administration of recreation planning. Outline the life stages and social theories as they relate to various leadership styles required within various recreational activities. Course Content Outline I. Benefits of leisure II. Service and quality concepts III. Programming theories IV. Determining needs V. Writing goals and objectives VI. Programming for people: diversity and life stages VII. Program design-creativity and other factors VIII. Program promotion IX. Budgeting X. Pre-program experience XI. Characteristics of quality leadership XII. Program evaluation: tools and techniques XIII. Innovation: finding inspiration XIV. Tournament scheduling Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Identify theories, definitions, and basic concepts in recreation programming; 2. Define and implement the leisure programming cycle; 3. Identify and analyze program goals and objectives; 4. Define life stages, developmental and psycho-social theories; 5. Develop techniques for the organization, budget, and administration of recreation planning; 6. Develop recreation programs and activities with critical thinking; and 7. Design and deliver recreation programs to participants of area recreation or youth serving agencies. 8. Compare & contrast public recreation departments & private clubs/resorts Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Objective Examinations Reading Assignments 1. Read from planning and programming related magazines and professional journals and be prepared to discuss in class. 2. Read chapter on Characteristics of Quality Leadership and submit, in outline form, a short appraisal of the reading. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Present a 7-10 minute oral summary of your planned event that includes demonstration, slides, pictures and/or videos. 2. Upon presentation of a recreation program activity case study, submit a three page paper comparing and contrasting the different facets of each level of organization. Other (Term projects, research papers, portfolios, etc.) Methods of Instruction Lecture/Discussion Distance Learning Other materials and-or supplies required of students that contribute to the cost of the course.