Leisure Studies (LS) Courses

LEISURE STUDIES (LS)

1998-1999 Bulletin Information

LS 191 Orientation to Leisure Studies 3 cr
An introduction to the Leisure Services profession; its history, philosophies, and the
psychology of leisure in the changing society. Includes an orientation to community leisure
agencies.
LS 194 Leisure Crafts 3 cr
Adapting various crafts media for use in recreational programs. Design and execution of
creative crafts with emphasis on use of indigenous materials.
LS 280 Hospitality Services 3 cr
A study of hotel/motel/resort services. Includes an overview of recreation services, food
and beverage, guest services, marketing, housekeeping, maintenance, and fiscal concerns.
LS 292 Outdoor Recreation/Adventure 3 cr
A classroom introduction to a wide range of outdoor recreation pursuits with an emphasis
on safety, minimum impact, and "how to get started" in outdoor activities like backbacking,
canoeing, rafting, car camping, hiking and others.
LS 295 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation 3 cr
Introduces students to the field of Therapeutic Recreation, including the history,
foundations, and philosophy of the field. In addition, characteristics and leisure needs of
numerous special populations will be introduced.
LS 297 Campus Recreation 3 cr
Planning, organization, and leadership of intramural and community sports activities.
LS 298 Field Work in Leisure Services 3 cr
Opportunity to gain leadership experiences in leisure service settings.
LS 375* Administration of Leisure Services (W) 3 cr
Management and organization of leisure services agencies, managing authorities, legal
basis, fiscal aspects, personnel and staffing procedures, and community relations.
LS 391 Leadership in Leisure Services (W) 3 cr
Theories, principles, and philosophies of leadership as applied to the delivery of Leisure
Services. Also includes a study of programming principles and techniques.
LS 395 Therapeutic Recreation Process 3 cr
This course includes the following aspects of Therapeutic Recreation in treatment
settings: Client assessment, treatment planning, documentation, provision of treatment
interventions and evaluation.
LS 396 Recreational Resource Planning and Design 3 cr
Elementary principles of planning and design as applied to leisure services areas and
facilities.
LS 467* Therapeutic Recreation for Physical Disabilities 3 cr
This course will familiarize the student with the etiology, characteristics and course of
treatment provided to individuals with various physically disabling conditions and promote
awareness of the role of Therapeutic Recreation in the physical rehabilitation process.
LS 469* Therapeutic Recreation for Psychological Impairments 3 cr
This course will familiarize students with the etiology, characteristics, and course of
treatment provided to individuals with psychological impairments and developmental disabilities
and promote awareness of the role of Therapeutic Recreation in the habilitation/rehabilitation
process.
LS 479 Leisure and Aging 3 cr
This course will provide an overview of the changes affecting the psychomotor, cognitive
and affective domains of the aged; implications of leisure and retirement; and institutional and
community settings that provide leisure services for the older adult.
LS 480* Private and Commercial Leisure Services 3 cr
A survey of private and commercial leisure services including a study of resort
operations.
LS 481* Tourism and Resort Development 3 cr
Tourism and recreational travel; nature of resort development and its effect on generating
tourist flow to and within regions. Economic importance of both tourism and resort development.
LS 483* Issues in Leisure Services 3 cr
A study of the major trends, problems and issues in tourism, hospitality, and commercial
recreation.
LS 490 Special Topics 1-3 cr
Selected topics in leisure services. Topics will vary according to needs and interests of
students. Course may be repeated for credit when content varies.
LS 492* Outdoor Education and Interpretation 3 cr
Theories, philosophies, and principles of outdoor education with emphasis on the
development of interpretive programs.
LS 496* Recreational Resource Management 3 cr
A study of the operation and supervision of recreational resources including policy
development and implementation and evaluation of current environmental issues and their
potential impact on recreation resources.
LS 498* Internship in Leisure Services 12 cr
Supervised experiences in an assigned leisure services or related agency. Requires
approximately 500 hours of documented work.
LS 569 Leisure in Modern Society 3 cr
An exploration of the economic, religious, political, and socio-cultural factors which
influence leisure behavior in modern society.
LS 570 Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation I 3 cr
Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation I was designed to prepare the graduate student to
the more complex areas of present day professional issues and services provision including: an
in-depth analysis of historical and philosophical influences, therapy and facilitation techniques,
quality management, ethics, standards of practice, clinical supervision, health care
reimbursement and pro-fessional credentialing.
LS 571 Procedures in Therapeutic Recreation II 3 cr
This course is designed to familiarize the graduate student with the Therapeutic
Recreation Process. Content areas will include: analyzation of assessment procedures, sources
and processes, treatment planning, interdisciplinary procedures, medical record documentation,
activity-based interventions and evaluation of program effectiveness.
LS 573 Issues and Trends in Leisure Services 3 cr
An in-depth examination of current issues and trends in Leisure Services with respect to
their impact on the leisure service profession and society.
LS 576 Conceptual Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation 3 cr
Designed to introduce the student to the field of Therapeutic Recreation including
philosophy, history, current issues and trends, administration and program development. The
course will also provide an overview of various disabling conditions.
LS 580 Internship 3 cr
An individually planned practicum experience in an approved leisure services setting.
Requires a minimum of 150 work hours per 3 hours of credit.
LS 585 Management of Leisure Services 3 cr
An in-depth examination into the research, foundations, and functions in the delivery of
leisure services, including current practices in management of fiscal procedures, budgeting and
grants.
LS 590 Special Topics 3 cr
A varying-content course treating various aspects of Leisure Services. May be repeated
once for credit when course content varies.
LS 591 Travel and Tourism 3 cr
A survey course designed to provide students with an overview of travel and tourism as
an area of study. Discussions will center on tourism at the macro (regional and national) level.
Tourist behavior, the social, environmental, and economic impact of tourism will be highlighted.
LS 592 Outdoor Recreation/Adventure Programming 3 cr
Study and practicum in popular adventure activities (e.g., shooting sports, angling,
backpacking, orienteering, rock climbing, canoe-ing). Emphasis on attitudes, skills,
environmental awareness, teaching methodology, and principles of group leadership as they
relate to adventuresome activities.
LS 596 Special Projects 3 cr
An individually planned experience whereby a student conceptualizes and researches a
special problem relevant to the leisure services profession. Students will share their experiences
in a weekly seminar (non-thesis option).

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