University of Arkansas

RECR4923 Outdoor Adventure Leadership (Su) This course considers the scope of outdoor recreation programs, leadership and skill development with practical experience in a wilderness environment. The course will include a canoe trip through the wilderness, and skill training in such areas as orienteering and rock climbing; and leadership development in interpersonal and processing skills.

RECR5003 Graduate Prerequisites (Fa) Gives students entering a recreation degree program with no course background in recreation the necessary understanding of the recreation field. This course will not count toward a graduate degree in recreation.

RECR5273 The Intramural Sports Program (Odd Years, Fa) Historical development, aim and objectives, organization, administration, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations, awards, and special administrative problems.

RECR5293 Sports Management (Fa) Deals primarily with high school athletics and considers historical development, objectives, controlling agencies, eligibility and contest regulations, local organization and administration, staff program, finances, inventories, facilities and equipment, safety, legal aspects, awards, publicity, and public relations.

RECR5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Advances the student's understanding and application of therapeutic recreation techniques. It provides knowledge and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain competencies necessary for the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to apply the "TR Process" (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment plans in Therapeutic Recreation. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR5493 Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (Irregular) Advances the student's knowledge of issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation services to the client. The student is expected to critically examine and discuss each issue in an effort to develop a sound, practical philosophy of therapeutic recreation. The ultimate goal is to prepare the student to enter the profession confident in his or her ability to provide exemplary services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR560V Workshop (Irregular) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

RECR574V Internship (Irregular) (1-3)

RECR5813 Principles of Recreation (Su) Considers history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental principles of recreation. Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of current practices in organization and administration of recreation programs, program content, leadership methods, and evaluative procedures.

RECR5833 Recreation for Special Populations (Irregular) Skills, knowledge, and concepts within recreation which are appropriate to planning and implementing recreation programs and services for the handicapped.

RECR5843 Tourism (Even Years, Fa) Explores major concepts of tourism to discover what makes tourism work, how tourism is organized, and its social and economic effects.

RECR5853 The School and Community Recreation Program (Sp) Nature, background, significance, and trends in recreation in the school and community. Attention is given to departmental organization, administrative practices, program financing, personnel, safety, and legal aspects.

RECR5883 Recreation Services Promotion (Fa) Examines specific strategies for promoting recreation programs in the local community.

RECR5893 Field Work in Recreation (Sp, Su, Fa) Provides practical work experience in recreation programs and the opportunity to study special programs under the supervision of specialists.

RECR600V Master's Thesis (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18)

RECR605V Independent Study (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

RECR612V Directed Reading in Recreation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Critical analysis of literature in the area of recreation.

RECR6533 Legal and Political Aspects (Sp) An overview of major legislation affecting HKRD professions; how to operate within these laws; and methods for influencing new legislation. Also discusses political aspects of professions both outside and inside government agencies.

RECR674V Internship (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) Students will learn diverse teaching techniques and implement them in an on-going undergraduate recreation class serving as the teaching laboratory. The 'what "when" and "how" relative to integrating various teaching techniques with specific content areas in the class will be explored by both the student and the instructor.

HKRD5353 Research in Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation and Dance (Sp, Su, Fa) Methods and techniques of research in health education, physical education and recreation including an analysis of examples of their use and practice in their application to problems of interest to the student.

HKRD5873 Leadership in HKRD Services (Su) Considers research, theory, and practical applications of leadership principles utilized in the provision of HKRD services. Focus is on motivation, attitude, communication, group dynamics, and problem solving.

HKRD5883 Sports Facilities Management (Sp) Considers basic elements and procedures in the planning, design, construction, operation, and maintenance of sport facilities; management considerations in conducting various types of events.

HKRD5893 Public and Private Finance in HKRD (Fa) Develops an understanding of both public and private finance management for students in public and private management positions. Provides an understanding of the budgeting processes and techniques used in obtaining and controlling funds, including private sector finance problems in areas of credit, pricing, indexing, and debt management.

HKRD6133 Issues in HKRD (Irregular) A review of the significant social, demographic, behavioral, developmental, and technological issues that influence health, kinesiology, and recreation programs. Pre- or Corequisite: for doctoral level students only.

HKRD6233 Management in HKRD (Irregular) Deals with principles, procedures, relationships, problems, and current practices in the supervision of health education and kinesiology. Includes management of facilities, programs, personnel, and processes.

HKRD689V Directed Research (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-6) Laboratory investigations, in basic and applied research.

HKRD699V Seminar (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-3) May be repeated for up to 3 hours of degree credit.

HKRD700V Doctoral Dissertation (Sp, Su, Fa) (1-18) Prerequisite: Candidacy.