Recreation Management (RM)

RM 2403 Recreation and Society (I)

Description: Exploration of the influence of recreation and leisure culture internationally to understand how society's view impacts individuals, families & communities, simultaneously. Students will engage multiple resources (readings, meetings, site visits, multidisciplinary discussions, critical reflections through written & video production) on the ways recreation and leisure practices are internationally influenced by economic, political & social drivers. Prev. offered as RMTR 2403 & RMRT 2403.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

General Education and other Course Attributes: International Dimension

RM 2413 Introduction to Recreation Management

Description: The nature, scope and significance of recreation and leisure. Delivery systems for recreation, major program areas, and the interrelationship of special agencies and institutions serving the recreation needs of society. Introducing the history, philosophies, and theories related to Recreation Management. Previously offered as RMTR 2413 and RMRT 2413.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 2463 Recreation Management and Recreational Therapy Laboratory

Description: Lecture, discussion and experiential learning of recreation and recreational therapy activities. Adapted activities, small and large group games, sports, arts and crafts, music, dance, drama, outdoor, aquatics, wellness, and cultural activities are included. Students also learn to determine what activities to select for various target populations. Previously offered as RMTR 2463 and RMRT 2463.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Lab: 2 Contact: 4

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lab, Lecture, Combined lecture and lab

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 2473 Foundation of Recreation Management Leadership

Description: Introduction to the principles and practical applications of group leadership techniques, problem solving, supervision of personnel and participants in recreation services and settings. Previously offered as RMTR 2473 and RMRT 2473.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 3010 Workshop in Recreation Management

Prerequisites: Instructor Permission.

Description: Intensive training program on a specialized topic in Recreation Services. Previously offered as RMTR 3010 and RMRT 3010. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1-9

Contact hours: Contact: 1-9 Other: 1-9

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 3212 Lifeguard Training

Description: Theory and practice of water safety and rescue skills essential for lifeguards. May obtain American Red Cross Lifeguard Training Certification. Previously offered as RMTR 3212 and RMRT 3212.

Credit hours: 2

Contact hours: Lecture: 2 Contact: 2

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 3313 Camp Operations and Programs

Description: Operations and programming for day and resident camps. Includes all camp settings and camper populations. Previously offered as RMTR 3313 and RMRT 3313.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 3463 Recreation Program and Event Planning

Prerequisites: RM 2413 and RM 2463.

Description: Emphasis on planning, organization, supervision, promotion and evaluation of recreation programs and special events. Previously offered as RMTR 3463 and RMRT 3463.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 3483 Jr. Internship in Recreation Management

Prerequisites: RM 2413 and RM 2463.

Description: Supervised practical experience with leadership responsibilities for planning, leading, and evaluating recreation activities and programs. Graded on pass-fail basis. Previously offered as RMRT 3483.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Contact: 3 Other: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4010 Directed Studies in Recreation Management

Prerequisites: Consent of instructor.

Description: Supervised readings, research or study of trends and issues related to Recreation Management. Previously offered as RMTR 4010. Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1-9

Contact hours: Contact: 1-9 Other: 1-9

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4013 Recreation and a Technologically Advanced Society

Prerequisites: RM 2413 and RM 2463.

Description: Investigate the recreational needs of modern society locally and globally. Consider new methods of recreation participation and communicating recreation information to target populations and devise strategies to implement these methods. Utilize modern tools to incorporate recreation activities into participants’ lives. Previously offered as RMRT 4013. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5013 or RMRT 5013.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4023 Recreation Specialization and Serious Leisure

Prerequisites: RM 2413 and RM 2463.

Description: The Serious Leisure Theory focuses on leisure participation in which a person is highly concentrated on one pursuit. This course investigates the details of the theory, how this theory can be observed in participants, and how to facilitate recreation and leisure programs to fulfill the needs of those engaged in Serious Leisure pursuits. Previously offered as RMRT 4023. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5033 or RMRT 5033.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4213 Water Safety Instructorship

Description: Methods of teaching swimming and aquatic safety with practical application of knowledge, principles and analysis of skills. May obtain American Red Cross Water Safety Instructor's Certification (WSI). Previously offered as RMTR 4213 and RMRT 4213.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4433 Evaluation in Recreation Management Services

Description: Methods, techniques and application of the evaluation process related to a wide variety of recreation management functions: participant, programs, personnel, facilities and organization. Previously offered as RMTR 4433 and RMRT 4433.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4453 Outdoor Education and Interpretation

Description: Development of a holistic approach to teaching and learning in the outdoors. Learning in, about, and for, the out-of-doors as a process for acquiring skills with which to enjoy outdoor pursuits. Previously offered as RMTR 4453 and RMRT 4453. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5603 or RMRT 5603.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4463 Areas and Facilities in Recreation Management

Prerequisites: RM 3463 or consent of instructor.

Description: Planning, design and development of areas and facilities in recreation service delivery systems. Previously offered as RMTR 4463 an RMRT 4463. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5703 or RMRT 5703.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4473 Recreation in the Natural Environment

Description: Theory and practical application of outdoor recreation concepts with emphasis on philosophies, principles, policies, economics, trends and problems. Previously offered as RMTR 4473 and RMRT 4473. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5403 or RMRT 5403.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4481 Senior Seminar in Recreation Management

Prerequisites: RMRT major and completion of a minimum of 15 hours of Recreation Management core or Instructor Permission.

Description: Culmination of course work in Recreation Management. Examine professional practices and philosophies. Previously offered as RMTR 4481 and RMRT 4481.

Credit hours: 1

Contact hours: Lecture: 1 Contact: 1

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4493 Administration of Recreation Services

Description: Decision-making, problem solving, personnel policies, legal issues, fiscal policies and budget procedures related to the delivery of recreation services. Previously offered as RMTR 4493 and RMRT 4493.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4513 Recreation and Leisure Education

Prerequisites: RM 2463 and RM 3463.

Description: Models of recreation and leisure education discussed and practices in conjunction with enhancing student's ability with basic skills in facilitating optimal recreation pursuits. Previously offered as RMTR 4513 and RMRT 4513. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5513 or RMRT 5513.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4553 Tourism in Recreation Settings

Description: Theory and foundations of the philosophy, principles and practices that associate tourism with recreation agencies and settings. Previously offered as RMTR 4553 and RMRT 4553. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5553 or RMRT 5553.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4563 Entrepreneurial Recreation Management

Prerequisites: RM 3463 or consent of instructor.

Description: Introduction to the scope, characteristics and management aspects of the commercial recreation industry from an entrepreneurial perspective. Previously offered as RMTR 4563 and RMRT 4563. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5563 or RMRT 5563.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4680 Internship in Recreation Management

Prerequisites: Last semester senior year with cumulative GPA of 2.5, RM 4481 and co-requisite of RM 4683.

Description: Supervised field work experience in Recreation Management. Graded on a pass-fail basis. Must be taken concurrently with RMRT 4683. Previously offered as RMTR 4680 and RMRT 4680. Offered for variable credit, 1-9 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1-9

Contact hours: Contact: 1-9 Other: 1-9

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4683 Administrative Documentation in Internship for Recreation Management

Prerequisites: Last semester senior year with cumulative GPA of 2.5, RM 4481 and co-requisite of RM 4680.

Description: Assignment based course that complements RM 4680 Internship in Recreation Management. Must be taken concurrently with RM 4680. Previously offered as RMTR 4683 and RMRT 4683.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Contact: 3 Other: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4713 Campus Recreation, Intramurals, and Sport

Description: Program operations, industry standards, and current issues surrounding these areas of the recreation industry. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5713 or RMRT 5713. Previously offered as RMRT 4713.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RM 4943 Grant Writing and Nonprofit Management

Prerequisites: RM 2413 and RM 2463 or consent of instructor.

Description: Methods and techniques used in grant writing as well as the establishment of a nonprofit agency. Previously offered as RMTR 4943 and RMRT 4943. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5943 or RMRT 5943.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec