2011-2012 Undergraduate Calendar

The Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies offers four-year programs of study leading to a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies Honours and a Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies with Major. The Department also offers 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 Community Recreation program focuses on the various dynamics of leisure services provision within diverse and changing communities. This program prepares students in competency areas related to local leisure services provision including administration, marketing, and organizational management. The program also prepares students to work in the community settings in a way that meets the needs of diverse communities including youth and groups that are marginalized. Related competencies include community development, leadership, youth development, programming and program evaluation, policy analysis and reflective practice. Opportunities for fieldwork are emphasized throughout the curriculum.

The Outdoor Recreation program focuses on leadership in the natural environment. This program provides students with the skills, knowledge and dispositions necessary to serve as wilderness trip leaders, to facilitate groups in outdoor recreation settings, to work in a variety of outdoor and experiential education environments, and to serve as agents of social and environmental change in the world. All classroom and field-based activities include lectures, outdoor and experiential activities, and small group work.

Students can receive credit for participating in extended outdoor recreation field experiences offered by Outward Bound Canada, the National Outdoor Leadership School (NOLS), Wilderness Medical Associates and agencies. Students must consult departments before registering with the sponsoring agency and are responsible for registration, transportation and fees associated with the experience.

The Therapeutic Recreation program prepares students to work with individuals with disabilities, illness and other limiting conditions to support them to achieve independence and full engagement in meaningful life activities through positive leisure involvement. These aims are achieved through client-centred individual and/or group interventions designed to teach skill, improve functional capacities, support psychosocial adaptation and address underlying issues that impact or limit participation in meaningful life activities, particularly leisure. The department offers courses that can lead to achieving certification through the National Council on Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC). Students who wish to achieve certification must complete 3.0 credits of supportive coursework in the broad area of human services. Supportive course areas may include adapted physical education, education, human biological/physical sciences, psychology, sociology, health related issues, communication, and human behaviours and problems. Courses must be from outside the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.

Program Notes

1.	A minimum 65 percent overall average in RECL 1F91 is required to continue as a major in Recreation and Leisure Studies.
2.	At least four elective credits (excluding context credits) must be taken outside of the Department of Recreation and Leisure Studies.
3.	Admission to year 4 (honours) requires a minimum 70 percent major average, and a minimum 70 percent non-major average. Students must submit an application for year 4 studies by July 1.
4.	Students in the honours program are strongly encouraged to take both RECL 3Q07 and 3Q17.
5.	Students in the honours program are strongly encouraged to take RECL 4F15.
6.	Students may receive up to two credits for extended outdoor recreation field experiences; however a maximum of 1.0 credit may be obtained from RECL 3Q26, 3Q36, 3Q56, 4Q26, 4Q36, 4Q56.
7.	In 20 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)99; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; at least three credits must be numbered 3(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In 15 credit degree programs a maximum of eight credits may be numbered 1(alpha)00 to 1(alpha)90; at least three credits must be numbered 2(alpha)90 or above; and the remaining credits must be numbered 2(alpha)00 or above. In some circumstances, in order to meet university degree and program requirements, more than 15 or 20 credits may be taken.

Honours Program

Community Recreation (Honours only)

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2P00, 2P05, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P21
	two and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11 and 3P25
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	one credit from RECL 3P30, 3P31, 3P35, 3P40, 3P45, 3P70, 3P76, 3P92, 3P93 (see program note 3)
	one-half RECL credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above (see program note 4)
	two elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)

Year 4

	RECL 4F17, 4P05 and 4P21
	one RECL credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits (see program notes 2, 4 and 5)

Therapeutic Recreation (Honours only)

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	PEKN 1P90
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one-half elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2P00, 2P02, 2P07, 2P11, 2P21 and 2P62
	PSYC 2P12
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11, 3P32 and 3P62
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	PSYC 3P28
	one credit from RECL 3P04, 3P12, 3P23, 3P24, 3P25, 3P30, 3P35, 3P43, 3P76, 3P92, 4F15, 4P51 (see program notes 3 and 6)
	one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 2, 3 and 4)

Year 4

	RECL 4F02, 4F17, 4F22, and 4P21
	one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 2 and 4)

Outdoor Recreation (Honours only)

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2F16, 2P00, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P21
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11, 3P30 and 3P86
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	one of RECL 3P04, 3P12, 3P25, 3P31, 3P35, 3P40, 3P43, 3P70, 3P92, 3P93 (see program note 3)
	one of RECL 3P06, 3P26, 3P36, 3P76, 3Q16, 3Q26, 3Q36, 3Q46, 3Q56 and 4Q56 (see program note 3)
	two elective credits (see program notes 2, 3 and 4)

Year 4

	RECL 4F17, 4P16, 4P21 and 4P96
	one-half RECL credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above (see program note 4)
	two elective credits (see program notes 2 and 5)

Bachelor of Recreation and Leisure Studies with Major

Community Recreation

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2P00, 2P05, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P21
	two and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11 and 3P25
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	one credit from RECL 3P30, 3P31, 3P35, 3P40, 3P45, 3P70, 3P76, 3P92, 3P93
	one-half RECL credit numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 4

	RECL 4F15, 4P05 and 4P21
	one RECL elective credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Therapeutic Recreation

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	PEKN 1P90
	PSYC 1F90
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one-half elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2P00, 2P02, 2P07, 2P11, 2P21 and 2P62
	PSYC 2P12
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11, 3P32 and 3P62
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	PSYC 3P28
	one credit from RECL 3P04, 3P12, 3P23, 3P24, 3P25, 3P30, 3P35, 3P43, 3P76, 3P92, 4P51
	one and one-half elective credits (see program notes 2 and 3)

Year 4

	RECL 4F02, 4F15, 4F22, and 4P21
	one and one-half elective credits (see program note 2)

Outdoor Recreation

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2F16, 2P00, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P21
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11, 3P30 and 3P86
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	one of RECL 3P04, 3P12, 3P25, 3P31, 3P35, 3P40, 3P43, 3P70, 3P92, 3P93 (see program note 3)
	one of RECL 3P06, 3P26, 3P36, 3P76, 3Q16, 3Q26, 3Q36, 3Q46, 3Q56, 4Q56 (see program note 3)
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 4

	RECL 4F15, 4P16, 4P21 and 4P96
	one-half RECL elective credit numbered 3(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Pass Program

Year 1

	RECL 1F91 (see program note 1)
	one Humanities context credit
	one Sciences context credit
	one Social Sciences context credit
	one elective credit (see program note 2)

Year 2

	RECL 2P00, 2P07, 2P11 and 2P21
	three elective credits (see program note 2)

Year 3

	RECL 3P11
	RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17
	two RECL credits numbered 2(alpha)90 or above
	two elective credits (see program note 2)

Brock/Colleges Articulation Agreement

Algonquin College, Canadore College, Centennial College, Fanshawe College, Loyalist College, Mohawk College, and Niagara 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.

Conestoga College, Humber College, Seneca College and Sir Sanford Fleming College Recreation and Leisure Services Program Diploma graduates who have achieved a minimum of 75 percent overall average will be granted up to six 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, Loyalist College, Mohawk College, Niagara College or Sir Sanford Fleming College in two semesters as full-time students.

Niagara College Recreation and Leisure Services Program Diploma graduates who have achieved a minimum 80 percent overall average will be granted up to nine credits, as determined by the Office of the Registrar at Brock, towards a BRLS Honours or With Major degree majoring in therapeutic recreation.

Description of Courses

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

# Indicates a cross listed course

* Indicates primary offering of a cross listed course

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 COURSES

RECL 1F91

Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Studies

Fundamental concepts related to the discipline of leisure studies including leisure theory and philosophy, and introduction to community, outdoor and therapeutic recreation specializations including planning, policy, service delivery and leadership.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 1P05, 1P12, 1P91 and 1P96.

RECL 1P03

Introduction to Leisure in Canadian Society

Understanding leisure in contemporary society. Enhancing quality of life for a variety of life stages and circumstances. Role of leisure in urban and rural communities. Benefits, opportunities, services, resources, and constraints on leisure.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: not open to RECL majors.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 1P91.

RECL 2F16

Outdoor Recreation Theory and Practices

Examination of outdoor recreation theories and engagement in a variety of introductory outdoor field experiences. May involve backpacking, winter camping, rock climbing, canoeing, snowshoeing and cross country skiing.

Lectures, lab, field experiences, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to Outdoor Recreation majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits or permission of the instructor.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P96) or permission of the instructor.

Note: course includes required weekend experiences; field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 2P16 and 2P66.

RECL 2P00

Recreation Programming

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; plus fieldwork.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91) or permission of the instructor.

Note: course may include weekend field experience; field experience fee may be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 2P02

Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation

Philosophical and theoretical underpinnings of therapeutic recreation services, including concepts and models of service delivery and examination of various disabilities (e.g. intellectual, emotional, social and physical) and illnesses.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P12) or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 2P52.

RECL 2P05

Benefits of Community Recreation

Personal, social, economic, environmental and community benefits of incorporating leisure into lifestyle changes.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 4.0 credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91) or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 3P94.

RECL 2P07

Introduction to Research Design and Evaluation

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 majors with a minimum of 4.0 credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91) or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PEKN 2P08 and SPMA 2P07.

RECL 2P11

The Social Psychology of Leisure and Recreation

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 RECL majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91) or permission of the instructor.

RECL 2P21

Leadership in Parks, Recreation, and Leisure Services

Leadership theory and practice at the small group, agency, and community level in a range of parks, recreation, and leisure services contexts. Essential skills of leadership focusing on ethical and value-based leadership with diverse people and communities.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 4.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91) or permission of the instructor.

RECL 2P62

Leisure Education in Therapeutic Recreation

Exploration of conceptual models, systematic planning, implementation strategies, facilitation techniques and application for leisure education in therapeutic recreation settings.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (2P52) or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 3P22.

RECL 3P00

Directed Readings

Topic not covered in the department's regular course offerings.

Restriction: students must have a minimum 75 percent major average, a minimum 7.0 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Note: topics must be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise.

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 RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91), 1P03 or permission of the instructor.

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.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: course may include weekend field experience; field experience fee may be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3P11

Sociological Aspects of Leisure and Diversity

Theories and methods common to the social investigation of leisure. Classic and topical literature demonstrating the impact leisure has on outcomes of interest and the role of leisure in a diverse society.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P07 and 2P11 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P12

Leisure and Aging

Exploration of the role of leisure in adult development with specific focus on the aging process, leisure needs and leisure services. Basic concepts associated with leisure, aging, targeting leisure services, research and public policy.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91, 1P03 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P13

Play and Culture

Play in socio-cultural contexts; children's play and playgrounds; games and gaming; word play (storytelling, drama, humour); play and youth culture, adult play and leisure; festivals and celebrations.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91), 1P03 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P23

Therapeutic Benefits of Humour

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.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P11 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P24

Psychosocial Coping and Adaptation

Role of leisure in the processes of psychosocial coping, and adaptation to negative life events and conflicts in society. Differentiation between coping, adaptation, and post-traumatic growth.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P11 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P25

Community Development in Recreation

Various theoretical perspectives on community organization and development. Methods available to the recreation practitioner to facilitate the development of recreation services in communities.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P00 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 3P21.

RECL 3P26

Outdoor and Environmental Education

Theoretical and practical investigation of the outdoors as a setting to develop environmental awareness and connection to place.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; plus fieldwork.

Restriction: open to RECL, BPhEd, BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Intermediate/Senior), BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Junior/Intermediate) and BPhEd (Honours)/BEd (Primary/Junior) majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P96), PEKN 1P93 or permission of the instructor.

Note: field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3P30

Risk Management in Recreation

Issues and concerns with the identification and management of recreation and leisure programs on individual, organizational and industry-wide levels. Legal and industry standards for risk management.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P00 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P31

Canadian Leisure Policy

Policy perspectives on leisure and recreation from all levels of government, non-governmental organizations and corporations. Historical and contemporary cases of leisure policy in the Canadian context.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P11 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P32

Therapeutic Recreation Program Planning

Procedures necessary for assessment, planning, implementation, management and evaluation specific to therapeutic recreation services.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P02 (2P52) or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P35

Youth Culture, Development and Leisure Engagement

Exploration and examination of the developmental stages of youth and the role of leisure and recreation along these stages, policies that shape the provision of leisure services for youth, youth recreation management and programming, youth cultures, and current issues and contexts necessary to deliver youth leisure services within a variety of settings, agencies and organizations

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P00 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P36

Adventure-Based Learning in Recreation

Theoretical and practical investigation of historical, social, and psychological foundations of adventure recreation, focusing on the use of adventure programming to develop learning in self and groups.

Lectures, 3 hours per week; plus fieldwork.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91), 1P03 or permission of the instructor.

Note: course may include weekend field experience; field experience fee may be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3P40

Marketing in Recreation Service Organizations

Marketing concepts and methods available to public, commercial, and private 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, promoting recreation services and special events.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P05 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in MKTG 2P51, 2P52 and SPMA 3P65.

RECL 3P43

Gender, Leisure and Families

(also offered as WISE 3P43)

Reciprocal relation between leisure and gender, gender roles, and family structures. Issues of resistance and reconstruction of gender roles within families and leisure.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P11, WISE 1F90 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P45

Campus Recreation

Practical and theoretical aspects of campus recreation relating to different programming areas, values of recreational sports and the role of campus recreational sports programs in the context of higher education settings.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P05 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P55

Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure

Leisure forms (recreation, play, sport, the arts) in a different socio-cultural context (national or international); recreation as a tool for social development; comparative analysis of leisure policy and service delivery.

Lectures, lab, fieldwork.

Restriction: students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Note: students must complete an application and interview prior to being admitted. Students are required to pay their own expenses.

RECL 3P62

Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation

Examination of current assessment and evaluation instruments and procedures used in Therapeutic Recreation. The validity, reliability and practical utility issues in conceptualization, data collection methods, analysis, and interpretation in the assessment and evaluation of persons with disabilities.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P02 (2P52) and 2P07 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P70

Financing Recreation Service Organizations

Finance for public and commercial recreation organizations. Topics include budgeting, income sources, pricing, grant writing, and resource acquisition in addition to alternative revenue generation practices including sponsorship, donations, partnerships, and volunteer support.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P05, 2P07 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P76

Recreation Facilities Management

Examination and analysis of the organization and operation of a variety of community, therapeutic and outdoor recreation facilities.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P00 or permission of the instructor.

Note: course may include weekend field experience; field experience fee may be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3P86

Advanced Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practices

Examination of advanced outdoor leadership theories and pedagogy. Engagement in an extended outdoor field experience, leadership skill development and co-instructional opportunities.

Field trip, seven days; pre-trip session, three days; post-trip session, four days.

Restriction: open to Outdoor Recreation majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2F16 or permission of the instructor.

Note: this course will be conducted during the first two weeks of Spring session. Field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3P92

Social Justice in Recreation and Leisure Studies

Classical and contemporary perspectives on social justice, recreation and leisure studies through local, regional, national and global lenses.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 9.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P21 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P93

Principles of Sustainability, Community Recreation and Leisure

Case applications in sustainable recreation/leisure pursuits, with respect to local conditions (natural, social and economic factors). Initiating and developing sustainable leisure and recreation practices.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 11.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P00 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 3P95

Leisure Services Field Work

Practical experiences in specific leisure service agencies. Placement in a community recreation or leisure setting.

Seminar, field work, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 9.5 overall credits.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 4F15.

RECL 3Q07

Quantitative Analysis

Quantitative means of understanding, interpreting and analyzing statistical data and information.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P07 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in PEKN 3P08.

RECL 3Q16

Environmental and Ecological Literacy

Examination of relevant theories and concepts including the roles of environmental and heritage interpretation as pathways to ecological literacy.

Lectures, lab, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 7.0 overall credits until date specified in Registration guide.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P91), 1P03 or permission of the instructor.

Note: course may include weekend field experience; field experience fee may be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 3Q17

Qualitative Approaches to Inquiry

Theories, approaches, designs, methods and procedures for conducting qualitative studies.

Lectures, seminar, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors until date specified in Registration guide. Students must have a minimum of 7.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P07 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in CHSC 3P37, and PEKN 3P18.

RECL 3Q26

National Outdoor Leadership Field Experience I

May include practice of wilderness expedition skills, leadership, group dynamics, safety, judgment and environmental studies.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Note: students can receive credit for participating in extended outdoor recreation field experiences offered by NOLS. Students are responsible for registering with sponsoring agency, logistics (e.g. transportation, fees) and supplying Department with documentation of successful completion.

RECL 3Q36

Outward Bound Canada Field Experience I

Advanced expedition management, outdoor leadership, wilderness travel, risk management, environmental assessment and ecological stewardship through participation in an Outward Bound Canada course.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Note: students can receive credit for participating in extended outdoor recreation field experiences offered by Outward Bound Canada. Students are responsible for registering with sponsoring agency, logistics (e.g. transportation, fees) and supplying Department with documentation of successful completion.

RECL 3Q46

Wilderness First Responder

Fundamental concepts and practical application of wilderness first aid in remote outdoor settings, engagement in outdoor emergency scenarios and tools, techniques, and strategies for evacuation of patients in remote settings.

Lectures, practical experiences, 80 hours.

Note: students can receive credit for participating in approved Wilderness First Responder courses; consult the Department. Students are responsible for registering with sponsoring agency, logistics (e.g. transportation, fees) and supplying Department with documentation of successful completion. Credit will not be given for re-certification.

RECL 3Q56

Outdoor Field Experience I

Examination of the theories and methods in providing outdoor field activities through participation in a comprehensive field experience with an approved organization.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

Note: students can receive credit for participating in extended outdoor recreation field experiences. Students are responsible for registering with sponsoring agency, logistics (e.g., transportation, fees) and supplying Department with documentation of successful completion.

RECL 3V40-3V99

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 and permission of the Department.

RECL 3V92

Professional Issues in Therapeutic Recreation

Examination and critique of issues facing the field of therapeutic recreation, including but not limited to, credentialing, strengths-based practice, effficacy research and settings for service.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 11.0 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P22 and 3P32 or permission of the instructor.

Note: offered online.

RECL 4F02

Internship in Therapeutic Recreation

Minimum of 15 weeks, full-time internship under the supervision of a full-time employed Therapeutic Recreation professional.

Restriction: open to Therapeutic Recreation majors with a minimum of 17.5 credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 4F22, (RECL 4P12 and 4P22) or permission of the instructor.

Note: course materials fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 4F15

Program Evaluation in Professional Practice

Program evaluation and needs assessment in planning, managing, and administering delivery of leisure services and programs. Theory integrated with professional development and practical experiences in recreation and leisure organizations.

Lectures, fieldwork, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P07 or permission of the instructor.

Note: materials fee will be charged; consult the Department.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 3P95.

RECL 4F17

Honours's Thesis Research Project

Analysis of research assumptions and methodologies in recreation and leisure studies for an individual or group reserch project.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits, approval to year 4 (honours) and permission of the Department.

Note: to be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise. Students completing an individual research project require a minimum 80 percent major average.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 4P17, 4P22 and 4P57.

RECL 4F22

Advanced Methods in Therapeutic Recreation

Examination of contemporary intervention strategies used in therapeutic recreation service. Issues related to professional practice.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P32 and 3P62 or permission of the instructor.

Note: clinical placement of 100 hours required.

Completion of this course will replace previously assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 4P02, 4P12 and 4P22.

RECL 4F25

Internship in Community Recreation

Minimum of three months (12 weeks) full time internship in an approved community based recreation service organization (municipality, not-for-profit organization, grassroots community organization).

Orientation, seminar, evaluation workshops, 12 hours.

Restriction: open to Community Recreation majors with a minimum of 17.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 4P05 or permission of the instructor.

Note: materials fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 4F26

Internship in Outdoor Recreation

Minimum of three months (12 week) full time internship in an approved outdoor recreation based organization (conservation authority, outdoor outfitter, camp organization, outdoor/experiential education centre).

Orientation, seminar, evaluation workshops, 12 hours.

Restriction: open to Outdoor Recreation majors with a minimum of 17.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 4P16, RECL 4P96 or permission of the instructor.

Note: materials fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 4F55

International Field Experience in Recreation and Leisure

Leisure forms (recreation, play, sport, the arts) in an international context; recreation as a tool for social development; comparative analysis of leisure policy and service delivery; leisure and socio-cultural relationships.

Lectures, lab, fieldwork.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Note: students must complete an application and interview prior to being admitted into the course. Students are required to pay their own expenses.

RECL 4P00

Advanced Directed Readings

Topic not covered in the department's regular course offerings.

Restriction: students must have a minimum 75 percent major average, a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and permission of the Department.

Note: topics must be chosen in consultation with a faculty member willing to supervise.

RECL 4P05

Community and Recreation Planning

Types of recreation plans emphasizing all steps of a comprehensive strategic planning model that can be used in any recreation planning initiative.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P25 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 4P10

Advanced Topics in Community Recreation Services

Issues and concerns related to administration and management of recreation services.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P25 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 4P16

Advanced Wilderness Program Planning

Analysis and application of the planning and execution of an extended outdoor wilderness trip.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to Outdoor Recreation majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P30 and 3P86 or permission of the instructor.

Note: additional ten day field trip is required which may extend into Spring session. Field experience fee will be charged; consult the Department.

RECL 4P17

Honours Thesis Proposal

Development of a research proposal, providing the framework for an individual or group thesis.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P07; RECL 3Q07 or 3Q17

Note: the proposal will be formally presented to the project supervisor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 4F07 and 4F97.

RECL 4P21

Cultural Politics of Leisure

Leisure as a cultural and political phenomenon. Emphasis on popular leisure pursuits such as toys, television and film, sport, gambling and deviant leisure. Issues of power, status, representation, commodification and social control.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P11 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 4P50

Entrepreneurship in Recreation Service Organizations

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. Entrepreneurship as it relates to the management of recreation service organizations.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits.

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P25 or permission of the instructor.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 3P50.

RECL 4P51

Group Dynamics in Recreation

Analysis and application of group dynamics theory, techniques and research to successful group facilitation in a recreation context.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 2P21 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 4P57

Group Honours Thesis

Collection and analysis of data and evaluation of findings based on the proposal developed in RECL 4P17.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits and approval to year 4 (honours).

Corequisite(s): RECL 4P17.

RECL 4P93

Global Policies in Recreation and Leisure

International perspectives and comparisons relating to provisioning for recreation and leisure facilities at local, regional and national levels; international frameworks and processes; issues and cases in recreation policy.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P11, 3P31 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 4P95

Urban Leisure and Youth

Urban development issues and impacts on youth. Urbanism and urban leisure lifestyles, cultures and identities. Youth social relations and the environment as contexts for leisure.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P11, 3P35 or permission of the instructor.

RECL 4P96

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 a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 3P30 and 3P86 or permission of the instructor.

Note: course may include weekend field experience; field experience fee may be charged; consult the Department.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 4P06.

RECL 4P97

Individual Honours Thesis

Collection and analysis of data and evaluation of findings based on the proposal developed in RECL 4P17.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum 80 percent major average, minimum 13.5 overall credits, approval to year 4 (honours), permission of the Department and a faculty member.

Corequisite(s): RECL 4P17.

Completion of this course will replace previous assigned grade and credit obtained in RECL 4F97.

RECL 4Q26

National Outdoor Leadership Field Experience II

May include practice of wilderness expedition skills, leadership, group dynamics, safety, judgment and environmental studies.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

RECL 4Q36

Outward Bound Canada Field Experience II

Remote wilderness experience with cultural exchange in Inuit communities on Baffin Island with Outward Bound Canada. May involve skiing, dogsledding, home stays and trips with Inuit hunters and elders.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

RECL 4Q56

Outdoor Field Experience II

Advanced examination of the theories and methods in providing outdoor field activities through participation in a comprehensive field experience with an approved organization.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: permission of the Department.

RECL 4Q96

Experiential Education in Outdoor Recreation

Historical, philosophical, spiritual, psychological foundations, theories and practices of experiential education in outdoor recreation.

Lectures, 3 hours per week.

Restriction: open to RECL majors with a minimum of 13.5 overall credits or approval to year 4 (honours).

Prerequisite(s): RECL 1F91 (1P96) or permission of the instructor.

NON-CREDIT COURSE

RECL 0N06

Brock BaseCamp

Participation in new student outdoor orientation experience. May include backpacking, canoeing, rock climbing, sea kayaking or mountain biking.

Extended field experience.

Restriction: acceptance to Brock University, Brock BaseCamp program and permission of the Department.

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