Recreational Therapy (RT)

RT 2433 Introduction to Recreational Therapy

Description: Theory and application of recreational therapy with emphasis on types of illnesses and disabilities, delivery systems, programming services. Previously offered as RMTR 2433 and RMRT 2433.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3110 Workshop in Recreational Therapy

Description: Intensive training program on a specialized topic in recreational therapy. Offered for variable credit, 1-3 credit hours, maximum of 9 credit hours.

Credit hours: 1-3

Contact hours: Contact: 1-3 Other: 1-3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3413 Recreational Therapy and Mental Illness/Intellectual Disabilities

Prerequisites: RT 2433.

Description: The role of Recreational Therapists (RT) working with individuals diagnosed with mental illness and/or intellectual disabilities. Topics include terminology, etiology, prognosis, assessment, and program development in RT. Previously offered as RMTR 3413 and RMRT 3413.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3423 Recreational Therapy in Geriatric Practices

Prerequisites: RT 2433.

Description: The role of Recreational Therapists (RT) working with the geriatric population. Topics include terminology, etiology, prognosis, assessment, and program development in RT. Previously offered as RMTR 3423 and RMRT 3423.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3433 Recreational Therapy and Physical Disabilities

Prerequisites: RT 2433.

Description: The role of Recreational Therapists in the rehabilitation of individuals with physical disabilities. Topics include terminology, etiology, prognosis of specific problems, assessment, and program development in RT. Previously offered as RMTR 3433 and RMRT 3433.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3441 Warm Water Therapy Lab

Description: This aquatic lab course is designed to give students valuable hands-on experience with participants with disorders ranging from pre-school through senior citizen population. Previously offered as RMTR 3441 and RMRT 3441.

Credit hours: 1

Contact hours: Lab: 2 Contact: 2

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lab

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3473 Medical Terminology and Procedures for Recreational Therapy

Description: The course covers the basic knowledge documentation including vocabulary, abbreviations, symbols, prefixes, and suffixes typically used in clinical settings in which Recreational Therapists practice. Taken concurrently with Junior Internship Courses. Previously offered as RMTR 3473 & RMRT 3473.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 3480 Junior Internship in Recreation Therapy

Prerequisites: RM 2413, RM 2473, RT 3441, co-requisite RT 3473 and one course in emphasis areas of study (Recreational Therapy or Leisure Service Management).

Description: Supervised practical experience (minimum 200 to 400 contact hours based upon credit hours enrolled) with leadership responsibilities for planning, conducting and evaluating activities and programs. Previously offered as RMTR 3480 and RMRT 3480. Graded on a pass-fail basis. Offered for variable credit, 3-6 credit hours, maximum of 6 credit hours.

Credit hours: 3-6

Contact hours: Contact: 3-6 Other: 3-6

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 4110 Directed Studies in Recreational Therapy

Description: Supervised readings, research or study of trends and issues related to recreational therapy studies. 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

RT 4480 Senior Internship in Recreational Therapy

Prerequisites: Last semester senior year with cumulative GPA of 2.5 and completion of RT 3480, RM 4481 and co-requisite of RT 4483.

Description: Supervised fieldwork experience in recreational therapy. Graded on a pass-fail basis. Must be taken concurrently with RT 4483. Previously offered as RMTR 4480 and RMRT 4480. 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

RT 4483 Administrative Documentation in Internship for Recreational Therapy

Prerequisites: Last semester senior year with cumulative GPA of 2.5 and RT 3480, RM 4481 and co-requisite of RT 4480.

Description: Assignment based course that complements RT 4480 Internship in recreational therapy. Must be taken concurrently with RT 4480. Previously offered as RMTR 4483 and RMRT 4483.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Contact: 3 Other: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Independent Study

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec

RT 4933 Advanced Methods In Recreational Therapy

Prerequisites: RM 3483 and consent of instructor.

Description: Theoretical and practical examination of contemporary implementation procedures used in recreational therapy practice. Previously offered as RMTR 4933 and RMRT 4933. May not be used for degree credit with LEIS 5933 or RMRT 5933.

Credit hours: 3

Contact hours: Lecture: 3 Contact: 3

Levels: Undergraduate

Schedule types: Lecture

Department/School: Kinesiology, Appl Health, Rec