Courses

Course Number: RECSE 50
Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services
Units:3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Nature, scope, and significance of recreation in the social and economic life of the American people: Definition, history, purpose, functions, organizational patterns, and interrelationships of group agencies and institutions which serve recreational needs of the community. 0836.00
CSU area E
 

Course Number: RECSE 52
Social Recreation Leadership
Units:3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Theory and application of leadership in social recreation activities: Mechanics of party planning, techniques of presentation, and a repertoire of social games. 0836.00

CSU area E
 

Course Number: RECSE 55
Outdoor Recreation
Units:3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR)
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: History, principles, and trends of organized camping: Conservation of nature, role of leaders in outdoor recreation, psychological aspects of camper’s development, vocational opportunities and placement, and practical skills in firecraft and outdoor cooking. 0836.00
CSU area E
 

Course Number: RECSE 57
Recreation Program Planning
Units:3
Class: 3 hours lecture (GR)
Prerequisite: Two courses in Recreation and Leisure
Services
Acceptable for credit: CSU
Description: Methods and techniques of recreation program planning: Planning, organizing, conducting, controlling, and evaluating recreation programs. 0836.00
CSU area E