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Recreation and Leisure Studies

Chair
Anna H. Lathrop

Professor
Peggy Hutchison

Associate Professors
David A. Fennell, Ann Marie Guilmette, George S. Nogradi, Shalini Singh, David J. Telfer, John K. Yardley

Assistant Professors
Susan M. Arai, Atsuko Hashimoto, Ryan Plummer, Erin K. Sharpe, Paula Johnson Tew

Lecturers
Scott Forrester, Michael Lück

Undergraduate Program Adviser
Diane Bowie

General Information

Administrative Assistant
Sandra Notar

905-688-5550, extension 3259
Academic South 357
http://www.brocku.ca/recandleisure/

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies offers a four-year Honours and a three-year Pass program leading to a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies. The program is designed to qualify graduates for a wide range of positions in the rapidly expanding field of leisure services.

The General Recreation program allows students the flexibility to develop their own program to meet specific needs in the workplace (e.g., management, administration, entrepreneur) or to combine interests rather than focusing on one. Courses can be chosen from the general recreation course base as well as from any of the specialized areas.

The Outdoor Recreation program concentrates on recreation and the natural environment. It encompasses ecotourism, resource management, adventure, parks management, heritage interpretation, outdoor education, leadership and wilderness pursuits. This program prepares students to facilitate outdoor experiences following a conservation ethic.

The Inclusive Recreation stream focuses on issues related to building inclusive communities and prepares students to work with marginalized individuals in the community (recent immigrants, people who experience poverty, people with disabilities).

The Therapeutic Recreation stream focuses on the therapeutic use of leisure to prevent disabilities and illnesses and improve individuals' functional abilities. This program prepares students to work in clinical settings (nursing homes, hospitals, rehabilitation centres).

Program Notes
  1. A minimum grade of 60 percent in RECL 1P91 is required to continue as a major in Recreation and Leisure Studies. A minimum grade of 60 percent is required in RECL 1P92 to major in Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation. A minimum grade of 60 percent is required in RECL 1P96 to major in Outdoor Recreation. A minimum grade of 60 percent is required in RECL 1P92, 1P96 and 1P98 to major in General Recreation.
  2. All students must take 3 context credits: one Humanities context credit, one Science context credit and one Social Science context credit. Two credits must be used to satisfy context credit requirements in year 1. If all three context credits are taken in year 1, two elective credits may be taken in year 2.
  3. At least four elective credits (excluding context credits) must be taken outside of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
  4. Admission to year 4 (honours) requires a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent average in the remaining credits and credit in RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17. Students must submit an application by July 1.
  5. RECL 3F92, 3P12, 3P14, 3P42 or 3P43 are recommended.
  6. RECL 3F92, 3P04, 3P12, 3P14, 3P23 or 3P43 are recommended.
  7. In all 20 credit degree programs, at least 12 credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, six of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above and of these, three must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above. In all 15 credit degree programs, at least seven credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above, three of which must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above.

Honours Program

General

Year 1
·   RECL 1P91
·   RECL 1P92, 1P96 and 1P98
·   RECL 1P99 or COSC 1P95
·   WRIT 1P80
·   two elective credits (see program notes 1 and 2)
Year 2
·   RECL 2P00, 2P07, 2P10 and 2P11
·   three elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
Year 3
·   RECL 3P01
·   RECL 3P95 or 3P99
·   RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
·   one and one-half RECL credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
·   two elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
Year 4
·   RECL 3P95 or 3P99 (not taken in year 3)
·   RECL 4F07, 4P01 and 4P11
·   two and one-half elective credits

Outdoor Recreation (Honours only)

Year 1
·   RECL 1P91 and 1P96
·   RECL 1P99 or COSC 1P95
·   ENVI 1P90
·   GEOG 1F90 or 1F91
·   WRIT 1P80
·   one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 1 and 2)
Year 2
·   RECL 2P00, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P16
·   ENVI 1P91 or 2P28
·   one-half RECL credit
·   two elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
Year 3
·   RECL 3P01
·   RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
·   one and one-half credits from RECL 2P96, 3P06, 3P26, 3P36, 3P66
·   one-half RECL credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
·   two elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)
Year 4
·   RECL 3P95
·   RECL 4F07, 4P01, 4P06 and 4P16
·   two elective credits

Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation (Honours only)

Inclusive Recreation stream

Year 1
·   RECL 1P91 and 1P92
·   RECL 1P99 or COSC 1P95
·   WRIT 1P80
·   three elective credits (see program notes 1 and 2)
Year 2
·   RECL 2P00, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P32
·   one RECL credit
·   two elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
Year 3
·   RECL 3P01, 3P02, 3P21 and 3P22
·   RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
·   one RECL credit (see program note 5)
·   one-half RECL credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
·   one elective credit (see program note 3)
Year 4
·   RECL 3P95
·   RECL 4F07, 4P01 and 4P02
·   one RECL credit (see program note 5)
·   one and one-half elective credits

Therapeutic Recreation stream

Year 1
·   RECL 1P91 and 1P92
·   RECL 1P99 or COSC 1P95
·   WRIT 1P80
·   three elective credits (see program notes 1 and 2)
Year 2
·   RECL 2P07, 2P11 and 2P42
·   one RECL credit
·   CHSC 2P94
·   two elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
Year 3
·   RECL 3P01, 3P02, 3P22 and 3P32
·   RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
·   one and one-half RECL credits (see program note 6)
·   one-half elective credit (see program note 3)
·   one-half RECL credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
Year 4
·   RECL 3P95
·   RECL 4F07, 4P01 and 4P02
·   one RECL credit (see program note 6)
·   one and one-half elective credits

Pass Program

Year 1
·   RECL 1P91
·   RECL 1P92, 1P96 and 1P98
·   RECL 1P99 or COSC 1P95
·   WRIT 1P80
·   two elective credits (see program notes 1 and 2)
Year 2
·   RECL 2P00, 2P07, 2P10 and 2P11
·   three elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)
Year 3
·   RECL 3P01
·   two RECL credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
·   two and one-half elective credits (see program notes 3 and 4)

Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreements

Canadore College, Centennial College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, Humber College, Mohawk College, Niagara College and Sir Sanford Fleming College Recreation and Leisure Services Program Diploma graduates who have achieved a minimum 75 percent overall average will be granted up to seven and one-half credits, as determined by the Office of the Registrar at Brock, towards their BRLS degree.

Brock BRLS pass degree students, who have obtained a minimum 65 percent average, may complete their Recreation and Leisure Services Diploma at Canadore College, Centennial College, Conestoga College, Fanshawe College, Humber College, Mohawk College, Niagara College or Sir Sanford Fleming College in two semesters as full-time students.

Description of Courses

Note that not all courses are offered in every session. Refer to the applicable term timetable for details.

Prerequisites and Restrictions

Students must check to ensure that prerequisites are met. Students may be deregistered, at the request of the instructor, from any course for which prerequisites and/or restrictions have not been met.

RECREATION AND LEISURE STUDIES
RECL 1P91
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure
(also offered as TOUR 1P91)
Nature, significance and theories of recreation and leisure, recreation participation, opportunities for recreation involvement and leisure experiences, recreation resource management, delivery and facilitation structures.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

RECL 1P92
Introduction to Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation
Nature and needs of individuals and groups who may be devalued in our society due to disability, illness, age (youth and older adults), gender, sexual diversity, and ethnicity. Emphasis on attitudes, creating meaningful leisure opportunities and leisure lifestyles in diverse communities, and different models of practice within a leisure context.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91 or permission of instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL 2P02.

RECL 1P96
Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
Fundamental concepts and historical perspectives; themes central to outdoor recreation including parks, wilderness, natural resources, adventure recreation, and leadership.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91 or permission of instructor.
Note: field experience fee will be charged; consult department.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL 2P06.

RECL 1P98
Introduction to Tourism
(also offered as TOUR 1P98)
Socio-cultural, environmental and economic impact of tourism. Elements drawn from recreation, sociology, psychology, geography, economics and business.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91 or permission of instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL 2P08.

RECL 1P99
Foundations of Applied Health Science Inquiry
(also offered as CHSC 1P99, PEKN 1P99, SPMA 1P99 and TOUR 1P99)
Multidisciplinary approaches to critical inquiry in applied health science. Introduction to investigative methods of research and critical analysis in the fields of health, sport, recreation and physical activity.
Lectures, alternating weeks; seminar, alternating weeks; 3 hours per week .
Restriction: open to students admitted to RECL, CHSC, CHLH, HLSC, BPhEd/BEd, PEKI, PEKN, SPMA and TOUR.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 1P90 and PHED 1P99.

RECL 2P00
Program Planning and Supervision
Consumer behaviour and factors affecting recreation participation. Planning, developing, implementing and evaluating programs and services; leadership and supervision responsibilities.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91.
Note: field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 2P07
Introduction to Research Design and Evaluation
(also offered as TOUR 2P07)
Principles and techniques for research. Issues concerning the construction, administration and evaluation of data collection as well as the processing and analysis of data.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P99, COSC 1P95 or permission of the instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 2Q07, PHED 2P08, PHED 2Q07, SPMA 2P07 and 2Q07.

RECL 2P10
Introduction to Administration of Recreation Service Organizations
Topics may include management, marketing, finance, and current managerial trends and future developments.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91.

RECL 2P11
The Social Psychology of Leisure and Recreation
(also offered as TOUR 2P11)
The social psychological dimensions of human behaviour during free time including lifestyle, social habits and motives for leisure and recreation.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 5.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91 or CHSC 1F90.

RECL 2P16
Fundamentals of Wildland Recreation
Impacts of outdoor recreation. Influences of philosophical works on theoretical approaches and pragmatic considerations in wilderness settings.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to Outdoor Recreation majors until date specified in BIRT guide.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P96 (2P06) or permission of the instructor.
Note: field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 2P18
Tourism Industry Operations
(also offered as TOUR 2P18)
Foundations of tourism service delivery systems. The interactive relationships and operational aspects of public and private travel tourism systems in Canada, and around the world.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P98 (2P08) or permission of the instructor.
Note: field experience fee will be charged for a one-day field trip: consult the Department.

RECL 2P32
Principles of Inclusive Recreation
History, philosophies, theories and procedures underlying inclusive recreation, as well as issues related to the practice of inclusive recreation.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P92 (2P02).

RECL 2P41
Economics of Tourism and Leisure Activities
(also offered as ECON 2P41 and TOUR 2P41)
Introduction to the economic analysis of the tourism industry. Determinants of the demand and supply for tourism and recreation; impacts of tourism, recreation and leisure on regional and national economies. Topics may include ecotourism and the impact of government policies on tourism and recreation.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 4.0 credits. Not open to ECON (single or combined) majors, BBE or ENEC students.

RECL 2P42
Principles of Therapeutic Recreation
History, philosophies and theories underlying therapeutic recreation, as well as issues related to the practice of therapeutic recreation.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P92 (2P02).

RECL 2P96
Parks Management
Historical and contemporary philosophies related to the development, planning and management of parks in Canada and around the world.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P96 (2P06) or permission of the instructor.
Note: case studies are used to illustrate the problems related to preservation and use of protected areas.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL 3P16.

RECL 3F92
Internship in Inclusive or Therapeutic Recreation
Minimum of three months (full-time) internship in either an inclusive recreation setting (e.g., integrated camp, municipal program) or a therapeutic recreation setting (specialized camp for children with disabilities, nursing home, hospital).
Orientation, seminar, evaluation workshops, 12 hours.
Prerequisite: RECL 3P95 (3P05).
Note: internship proposal must be submitted no later than April 15th each year for approval by the Department. Internship may involve more than one setting, be remunerated or be volunteer.

RECL 3P01
Issues in Leisure and Lifestyles
Classical, modern and contemporary concepts of play, recreation and leisure. Research strategies, lifestyle implications and models for interpreting leisure and lifestyles.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 9.5 overall credits.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P07 and 2P11.

RECL 3P02
Leisure and Disabilities
Examination of various disabilities (e.g., intellectual, emotional, social and physical) and illnesses. Leisure lifestyles within these contexts and the facilitation of meaningful leisure opportunities for all persons.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P32 or 2P42.

RECL 3P04
Leisure and Health Relationships
Physical, psychological and social factors that affect leisure and health behaviours, including self-concept, social support and stress management. The role of leisure in the pursuit of life satisfaction.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 5.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91.

RECL 3P06
Outdoor Recreation Resource Management
Social and ecological principles in the management of people in outdoor settings. Theoretical and applied perspectives on decision-making systems (governance), management frameworks, and site considerations.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P96 (2P06) or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P10
Managing Recreation Service Organizations
Theories, research and current practices related to primary management functions in recreation service organizations. Emphasis on planning, organizing, staffing, directing, controlling and maintaining services and facilities.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P10.

RECL 3P12
Leisure in Later Life
Characteristics of the aging population and theoretical aspects of aging, particularly as related to recreation, leisure and lifestyle. Practical aspects of recreation and leisure program development, delivery and facilitation for both community-based and institution-based older adults.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P92 (2P02).

RECL 3P13
Play and Culture
Play in socio-cultural contexts; children's play and playgrounds; games and gaming; word play (storytelling, drama, humour); adult play and leisure; festivals and celebrations.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P11.

RECL 3P14
Interpersonal Communication in Recreation
Interpersonal qualities, abilities and insights that play an important role in facilitating a recreation experience. Emphasis on self-concept, perception/values, language, non-verbal communication, listening, disclosure, relationships and resolving conflicts in the recreation setting.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in SOCI (COMM) 2P55.

RECL 3P18
Tourism Planning and Development
(also offered as TOUR 3P18)
Planning and development of tourism resorts, attractions, tourism sites and regional economies through tourism; consideration of regional, provincial and national developments.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P98 (2P08).

RECL 3P20
Managing People in Recreation Service Organizations
Theories, research and current practices. Fundamentals of managing individuals and groups. Emphasis on leadership, motivation, problem solving, conflict resolution and organizational change and development.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P10.

RECL 3P21
Community Development in Recreation
Various theoretical perspectives on community organization and development, as well as methods available to the recreation practitioner to facilitate the development of recreation services in communities.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to students with a minimum of 5.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P32 or 2P42.

RECL 3P22
Leisure Education and Counselling
Tools, techniques and strategies for leisure education and counselling. Creating leisure awareness in inclusive and therapeutic recreation settings.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P92 (2P02).

RECL 3P23
Therapeutic Benefits of Humour
(also offered as CHSC 3P23)
Functions and dynamics of superiority, arousal and incongruity humour theories. Contributions of humour to well-being, tension relief, personal efficacy and competency and social facilitation.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P11.

RECL 3P26
Outdoor Education and Interpretation
Theoretical and practical investigation of the outdoors as a setting to develop environmental awareness and connection to place.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisites: RECL 2P16 and ENVI 1P90 or permission of the instructor.
Note: field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3P28
Interactive Travel Distribution Channels
(also offered as TOUR 3P28)
Nature and scope of interactive market distribution channels for travel products and services including the Internet and global distribution systems.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P98 (2P08).

RECL 3P32
Therapeutic Techniques and Programs
Procedures necessary for assessment, planning, implementation, management and evaluation in therapeutic recreation services. Tools and techniques used in a variety of therapeutic recreation settings.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P32 or 2P42.

RECL 3P36
Adventure Recreation
Theoretical and practical investigation of historical, social, and psychological foundations of adventure recreation, focusing on the use of adventure programming to develop self and groups.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P96 (2P06).

RECL 3P38
Strategic Management in Tourism
(also offered as TOUR 3P38)
Investigation of the theories, principles and practices in tourism management. Growth management principles; analyses of globalization of competitive environments, corporate strategies for small firms to multinational corporations and visitor management techniques, and quality issues.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P18 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P40
Marketing in Tourism and Recreation Service Organizations
(also offered as TOUR 3P40)
Exploration of marketing concepts and methods available to public, commercial, and private tourism and recreation organizations. Topics include: societal marketing philosophy, issues surrounding the marketing of services, market research, market segmentation, and marketing mix strategies related to programming, distributing, pricing, and promoting tourism and recreation services.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P10 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P42
Leisure and Ethnicity
Theoretical aspects of Canada's ethnic groups within the recreation and leisure context. Practical considerations for recreation and leisure services in Canada's multicultural mosaic.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P92 (2P02).

RECL 3P43
Women and Leisure
(also offered as WISE 3P43)
Feminist critique of leisure theory. Women's leisure explored from an ecological perspective. The ways that women's leisure influences and is influenced by the various domains of their environment (social, political, cultural, physical, historical, psychological, and biological).
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P11 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P50
Entrepreneurship in Recreation Service Organizations
Process of starting a new recreation service business including the study of the characteristics of an entrepreneur, the identification and evaluation of business opportunities in the recreation services field, the assembly of resources and the development of a business plan. Exploration of intrapreneurship as it relates to the management of recreation service organizations.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P10.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL 3P09.

RECL 3P66
Ecotourism
(also offered as TOUR 3P66)
Importance of ecotourism as a global phenomenon. Analysis of ecotourism as it relates to sustainability and other forms of alternative tourism, including impacts, risk management, programming, tour operation, ethics, development, marketing and parks management.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P96 (2P06) or 1P98 (2P08) or permission of the instructor.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL (TOUR) 3V66.

RECL 3P68
Heritage Tourism
(also offered as TOUR 3P68)
Built, natural and cultural resources for heritage tourism destinations on a variety of scales from World Heritage Sites to countryside and rural tourism attractions. Regional identities and environments and the importance of small and medium sized enterprises.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P98 (2P08).
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL (TOUR) 3V68.

RECL 3P78
International Tourism
(also offered as TOUR 3P78)
Changes in power relations, environment, society and economy through the globalization of tourism. Human rights and other critical issues of international tourism.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Prerequisite: TOUR 2P18 or permission of instructor.

RECL 3P90
Directed Readings I
Topic not covered in the department's regular course offerings.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Note: topics must be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise.

RECL 3P91
Directed Readings II
Topic not covered in the department's regular course offerings.
Restriction: permission of the Department.
Note: topics must be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise.

RECL 3P95
Leisure Services Field Work
(also offered as TOUR 3P95)
Practical experiences in specific leisure service agencies. Leadership, programming, community resource and management competency development. Placement in a community recreation or tourism setting.
Seminar, field work, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors with a minimum 60 percent major average and a minimum of 9.5 overall credits.
Note: additional course fee will be charged, consult the Department.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL (TOUR) 3P05 and 4F05.

RECL 3P99
Professional Development in Recreation Service Organizations
(also offered as TOUR 3P99)
Theoretical principles of workplace culture in recreation and tourism service organizations focusing on strategies for entry into the profession, professional competencies and behaviours related to successful performance in the workplace, and standards and practices designed to enhance professional development in recreation and tourism organizations.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors with a minimum of 5.0 overall credits.
Prerequisite: RECL 1P91.
Note: enrolment limited to 40 students per section. Additional fees for assessment tools, consult the Department.

RECL 3Q07
Quantitative Analysis
(also offered as TOUR 3Q07)
Quantitative means of understanding, evaluating and interpreting statistical information.
Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P07.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 3Q07, PHED 3P08, 3Q07, PEKN 3P08, RECL 3P07, SPMA 3P07, 3Q07 and TOUR 3P07.

RECL 3Q17
Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry
(also offered as TOUR 3Q17)
Theories, approaches, designs, methods and procedures for conducting evaluative analyses.
Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors.
Prerequisite: RECL 2P07.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in CHSC 3Q17, PHED 3P18, 3Q17, PEKN 3P18, RECL 3P17, SPMA 3P17, 3Q17 and TOUR 3P17.

RECL 3V50-3V99
Special Studies in Recreation and Leisure
Series of lectures, seminars and practical experiences offered in specialized areas of recreation and leisure.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum 70 percent major average and a minimum 60 percent non-major average. Consult the Department regarding permission to register.

RECL 4F04
Leisure and Lifestyle Benefits
Personal, social, economic and environmental benefits of incorporating leisure into lifestyle changes.
Seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

RECL 4F07
Research Project
Development of appropriate and relevant research designs in recreation and leisure studies.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).
Note: students propose a research problem, review the literature, discuss methodology, collect and analyze the data, and make a formal presentation.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in TOUR 4F07.

RECL 4F97
Honours Thesis
Individual research project carried out under the direction of a faculty adviser in a student's area of interest.
Seminar, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).
Note: options include a formal honours project, a research journal manuscript or a presentation for a research symposium or professional conference.
Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade in RECL 4P97.

RECL 4P01
Contemporary Issues in Leisure Studies
Significant historical, contemporary and future issues and concerns in recreation and leisure studies. Emphasis on creative lifestyle development and change at all ages.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

RECL 4P02
Senior Seminar in Inclusive and Therapeutic Recreation
Philosophical and ethical issues related to inclusive and therapeutic recreation.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).
Prerequisite: RECL 3P02.

RECL 4P06
Issues in Outdoor Recreation
Cultural, contemporary and future issues and concerns in outdoor recreation.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).
Prerequisites: RECL 1P96; one credit from RECL 2P16, 2P96, 3P06, 3P26, 3P36, 3P66.

RECL 4P11
Contemporary Issues in Recreation Services
Issues and concerns related to administration and management of recreation services.
Lectures, 3 hours per week.
Restriction: open to RECL majors with approval to year 4 (honours).

RECL 4P16
Advanced Wilderness Program Planning
Theoretical and practical aspects of outdoor recreation/ecotourism program planning in a wilderness setting.
Field trip, seven days; pre-trip session, two days.
Restriction: open to RECL and TOUR majors with approval to year 4 (honours) or permission of the instructor.
Prerequisites: RECL 2P16; one credit from RECL 2P96, 3P06, 3P26, 3P36, 3P66.
Note: students must register with the instructor or the department by the last day of classes of the preceding winter term. Field experience fee; consult the Department.