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RHPM 210
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Your American Lands
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3.0
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FS
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GE
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The role of citizens in influencing natural resources policy. Integrative study of factors influencing wildlife, timber, range, water, air, mineral, and recreation resources, including resource scarcity, societal structure, economic influences, and institutional policies. Focus on public involvement in natural resources planning and decision-making. Survey of basic principles of multiple-use natural resource management. 3 hours lecture. This is an approved General Education course.
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RHPM 220
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Program Planning
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3.0
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FS
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Theory and process of program planning, construction, operation, and evaluation as applicable to a variety of agencies and communities. Exposure to several types of programs serving different age groups, interests, and needs within a range of environments. Recruitment, use, and supervision of volunteers. Exploration of program areas in depth: social, cultural, physical, mental, and special events. Consideration of practical application. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 240
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Outdoor Recreation Systems
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3.0
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FS
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Resources and needs for outdoor recreation: managing people and natural resources to provide quality outdoor recreation experiences. Study of historic, social, political, economic, and environmental factors influencing natural resources recreation at federal, state, and local levels. Survey of conflicts in natural resource land use. Required field trip. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 250
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Hospitality Industry Introduction
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3.0
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FS
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Overview of the hospitality industry and its core businesses, including hotels and resorts, restaurants, clubs, theme parks, and cruise lines. Review of current issues and trends affecting various segments of the hospitality industry. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 260
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Recreation Therapy and Inclusion
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3.0
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FS
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A study of the characteristics and needs of diverse populations, specifically related to the delivery of inclusive leisure services. In-depth discussion of personal and societal attitudes, stereotypes, cultural competencies, legislation, accessibility, and program modification. Learning experiences include volunteer work, guest speakers, and wheelchair experience. This course is applicable to all disciplines dealing with diverse populations. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 270
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Commercial Recreation and Tourism
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3.0
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FA
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Overview of the private sector of leisure services, including current trends in commercial recreation, employee recreation, the resort and hospitality industry, and recreation travel and tourism. The social, economic, and environmental significance of tourism and private sector recreation is examined. Selected recreation specialty businesses and tourism service providers are explored. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 301
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Leadership and Supervision in Recreation
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RHPM 200, or faculty permission.
Study of the nature, scope, status, and historical development of professional leadership in recreation, parks, and special groups. Types, responsibilities, and criteria for positions. Professional preparation of personnel. Examination of professional body of knowledge, group dynamics, and theories of leadership. Competence, skills, and techniques of the supervisor and other professional personnel stressed. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 323
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Principles of Event Management
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: RHPM 200, RHPM 220.
Introduction to event management fundamentals and overview of the event industry. Topics include strategic planning, logistics, operations, financial management, risk management, and sustainability in event operations. 3 hours lecture. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units.
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RHPM 342
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Systems Management in Maintenance and Operations
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisite: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RHPM 200, or faculty permission.
Purpose, types, organization for scheduling, budget, recruitment, training, supervision, appraisal, tasks, tools, equipment, vegetation, OSHA, safety, and methods of maintenance. Design to minimize maintenance and vandalism. Review of special facilities: pools, golf courses, ball fields, camps, lakes, marinas, ski areas, state and federal recreation areas, etc. Field visits required. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 350
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Food and Beverage Management
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: RHPM 250.
Organization, administration, and management of food service in the Food Service/Hospitality industry. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 354
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Resort/Lodging Management
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: RHPM 250.
This course is designed to provide students with an in depth understanding of the internal operations of hotels and resorts. The course covers the operation and management of resorts and hotels. The organization, duties, and administration of hotel front office. Examines the various jobs in the lodging front office, and procedures for registering, accounting for, and checking out of guests. Additional focus is on the organization, duties, and administration of hotel reservations, night audit, service quality, pricing and inventory management, and uniformed services departments. As a result of completing this course, students have real world knowledge, understanding, and skills that will facilitate their entry and early success in the resort and lodging industry. Some field trips are required in this course. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 360
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Recreation Therapy for Older Adults
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: Concurrent enrollment in or prior completion of RHPM 200, or faculty permission.
Methods and skills to effectively provide recreation services for elders in a variety of settings; current issues and problems involved in providing leisure and recreation services for the elders; examination of the value of recreation activities in the lives of elders with regard to relatives and friends as well as oneself; resources for providing leisure programs and pre-retirement planning. Requires out-of-class activity with senior programs. Helpful to all disciplines working with senior citizens. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 398
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Special Topics
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is for special topics offered for 1.0-3.0 units. Typically the topic is offered on a one-time-only basis and may vary from term to term and be different for different sections. See the Class Schedule for the specific topic being offered. 2 hours lecture.
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RHPM 399
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Special Problems
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1.0
-3.0
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FS
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This course is an independent study of special problems offered for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 9 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 6.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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RHPM 420
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Recreation Budgeting and Finance Management
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: RHPM 200, RHPM 220, RHPM 300 (for RECR majors only); ACCT 201, NFSC 230 (for NFSC majors only); or faculty permission.
Management approaches to budget and finance in recreation and park agencies and businesses; budget preparations, forecasting, accounting techniques, and capital acquisition. Review of revenue options, capital funding, and revenue sources included. 3 hours discussion.
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RHPM 422
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Leisure Services Promotion
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: RHPM 200, RHPM 220, RHPM 300, or faculty permission.
Introduction to marketing concepts; application of promotion in recreation, hospitality, and parks through the development of promotional materials for programs, organizations, and events. Creation of program, organization, and business promotional strategies, including message design, promotion creation, and evaluation. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 428
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Recreation Law and Legal Principles
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Introduction to the study of law applicable to the management of recreation resources in providing valuable recreational experiences for clientele of public and commercial recreation programs and facilities. Examines general legal principles, legal aspects of provision of services by the private sector, contracts and contracting for recreation and park services, legal authority and methods in resource-based recreation areas, and legal liability in parks, recreation, and athletic programs. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 441
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Citizen Involvement in Recreation Resource Management
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Theoretical and applied concepts of citizen involvement in policy and management decisions for both public and private sectors of recreation resource management. Discussion of legal mandates, agency/organization credibility, applied methods for obtaining citizen input, and case studies. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 444
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Environmental Interpretation and Communication
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4.0
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SP
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Prerequisites: Junior standing.
Theory and application of environmental interpretation services to visitors in natural and cultural resource settings. Communication of environmental information to general public via audio-visual presentations, conducted trips, exhibits, nature trails, publications, and visitor centers. 4 hours lecture.
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RHPM 446
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Natural Resources Management
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: RHPM 240, RHPM 300, or faculty permission.
Managing the interactions between natural resources and users to produce outdoor recreation. The outdoor recreation production function. Carrying capacity, limits of acceptable change, competition, and complementarity among recreation uses and between recreation uses and other resource uses. Methods for monitoring recreational impacts, and approaches to managing resource quality and recreational opportunities. Required field trip. 3 hours discussion.
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RHPM 448
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Methods and Materials for Environmental Education
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: GEOS 130 or SCED 343 or equivalent.
This course is also offered as
EDCI 448.
Experiential-oriented survey of methods and materials for teaching environmental concepts in schools, communities, nature centers, camps, and parks. Exposure to history, theory, philosophy, and goals of environmental education programs. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 452
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Resort/Lodging Planning and Development
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: RHPM 354 or faculty permission.
This course provides information in understanding hotel management, especially hotel development and operations This course helps students to understand how hotel performances are evaluated. Internet research is utilized and students prepare to understand current issues in the hotel industry. Some field trips on certain dates may be require in this class. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 460
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Advanced Recreation Therapy Practices
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: RHPM 260.
An in-depth exploration of special populations, including individuals with disabilities and diseases. Content focuses on etiology, prognosis, symptomatic conditions, and recreation therapy prescription. Medical terminology and pharmacology as it relates to recreation therapy are discussed. Appropriate for allied health professionals. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 466
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Program Management in Recreation Therapy
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisite: RHPM 260.
Application of knowledge and skills in planning, implementing, and evaluating recreation programs for diverse populations. Course topics include volunteer management, marketing, public relations, funding, risk management, evaluation, and problem-solving. Requires out-of-class activity. Applicable to all human service fields. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 468
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Facilitation Techniques in Recreation Therapy
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3.0
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SP
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Prerequisite: RHPM 260 or faculty permission.
Study and practical application of individual and group leisure counseling techniques (students will counsel their peers). Other topics include communication skills, leisure assessments, leisure resources, leisure education activities, and applications of leisure counseling for special populations. Applicable for all leisure service professionals and human service disciplines. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 470
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Meeting and Conference Planning
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3.0
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FS
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Prerequisite: RHPM 250.
Overview of meetings and conferences and their major components. Topics include site selection, meeting design, financial management, marketing, operations, meeting technology, contracting and risk management, and sustainability with conferences and meetings. 3 hours lecture.
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RHPM 489
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Directed Fieldwork
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1.0
-6.0
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FS
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Prerequisites: Faculty permission.
This course is directed fieldwork for 1.0-3.0 units. You must register directly with a supervising faculty member. 3 hours supervision. You may take this course more than once for a maximum of 15.0 units. Credit/no credit grading.
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RHPM 524
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Commercial Recreation Operation
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3.0
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FA
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Prerequisites: RHPM 420 (may be taken concurrently).
Management of private and commercial recreation programs, areas, and facilities. Considers planning, organizing, financing, staffing, operation, evaluation, facility use, and operational effectiveness and efficiency. Explores a broad range of private and commercial operations. 3 hours lecture.
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