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RECM 0030 - Leadership in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Management

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Catalog Description DESCRIPTION IS HERE: Hours: 54 lecture Description: Leadership of recreation activities with emphasis on the social development and integration of individuals into group programs, mechanics of planning, techniques of presentation and a repertoire of social activities as tools of social recreation. (CSU) Units 3 Lecture-Discussion 54 Laboratory By Arrangement Contact Hours 54 Outside of Class Hours Course Student Learning Outcomes Analyze effective leadership resources and methods for conducting recreation activities. Explain relevant professional issues that center around performing recreation service in a sound, safe, and respectful manner. Outline effective program planning principles and guidelines used in the hospitality industry. Course Content Outline I. The Context of Recreational Leadership A. Historical Context B. Societal Context II. Who is the Recreation Leader? A. Settings for Recreation Leaders B. Types of Recreation Leaders C. Recreation Leader's Function III. Why is There Recreation Leadership? A. Societal Goals B. Professional Goals C. Organizational Goals D. Participant Goals IV. Decision Making and Problem Solving A. Decision Making B. Problem Solving V. Group Management Techniques A. Nature of Groups B. Effective Recreation Groups VI. Leading Change and Innovation A. Thinking Creatively About Change and Innovation B. Innovative Change Leadership C. Managing Resistance to Change VII. Participation Motivation A. Nature of Motivation B. Intrinsic and Extrinsic Motivation C. Managing Motivation VIII. Facilitating Recreation Behavior A. Why Facilitate Recreation Experiences? B. Guidelines for Facilitation C. Facilitating Techniques IX. Managing Participant Behavior A. Approaches to Behavior Management B. Conflict Resolutions C. Safety Management X. Using Resources A. Staff Supervision B. Working with Volunteers C. Maximizing Public Relations D. Supporting Interior Organizations E. Using Information Technology XII. Managing the Workload A. Getting Organized B. Time Management C. Setting Goals XII. Age Groups A. Development B. Leading Children C. Leading Youth D. Leading Adults E. Leading Older Adults XIII. Special Abilities A. Leading Persons with Mental Illness B. Leading Persons with Physical Disabilities C. Leading Persons with Mental Retardation D. Americans with Disabilities Act Course Objectives Course Objectives 1. Determine a conceptual foundation of leadership; 2. Analyze relevant professional issues that cluster around performing recreation services in a sound and respectful manner; 3. Evaluate effective program planning principles and guidelines; 4. Examine the mechanics of planning recreation activities; 5. Identify and apply relevant decision making and problem solving skills for individual and group recreational situations; 6. Use appropriate presentation skills necessary for recreational activities; 7. Analyze effective leadership resources and methods for conducting recreation activities; 8. Apply current campus, capital, or regional issues into the educational experiences; 9. Relate community with class-based experiences; 10. Organize a repertoire of recreational resources; and 11. Plan and execute recreational activities by age group and for people who face special circumstances. Methods of Evaluation Essay Examinations Projects Reading Assignments 1. Read Chapter "Why is There Recreation Leadership" and submit, in outline form, a two page appraisal of the reading. 2. Read a handout on specific leadership techniques and submit a two page summary of the reading. 3. Read the Leadership Handbook course pack and complete the corresponding journal entries for each section. Writing, Problem Solving or Performance 1. Write a 2-3 page paper comparing and contrasting the similarities and differences in providing leadership services for special populations versus mainstream populations. 2. Plan and conduct a recreation activity of your choice. The activity might be one of the following: a defroster, a socializer, inactive or active game, cooperating game, arts and crafts project, environmental interpretive activity, musical game, dance, informal dramatic and/or stunt, a multi-cultural theme activity and self-improvement, outdoor or fitness activity. Prepare a detailed activity sheet summarizing the necessary planning considerations for the activity. 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.