Syllabus

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RECR 231 C1A, Professional Foundations of Leisure Services &n= bsp; = ; &n= bsp; = ; <= /span> Recre= ation, Parks, & Tourism

Basic Course Information

= A. = Professor: Dr. Willa J. Brooks

= B. = Semester: Spring 2008

= C. = Office: L206A

= D. = Phones: (w) 410-455-4174

(h) 410-531-7170

= E. = email: recp= arks@prodigy.net or wbrooks@ccbcmd.edu

= F. = Wellness Department: 410-455-4470

= G. = Office Hours: Tuesday, Thursday – 8:00 – 9:30 a.m.; Tuesday 12:30-2:30 p.m., Thursday (by appointment); Monday ̵= 1; 4:45-5:45 p.m.

= H. = Prerequisite or co-requisite: RECR 101/SSCI 101

Course Goals

A= . = Learning Outcomes as listed on the official common course outline

1) History of Leisure Activities and the Leisure Services Professions

2) Theories of Play

3) Professionalism

4) Professional Philosophy

5) Professional Ethics

6) Professional Organizations Related to Leisure Services

7) Professional Literature

8) Professional Preparation Programs

9) Professional Educational Institution Accreditation

10) Profe= ssional Certification Programs

11) Probl= em Solving Concepts and Processes

12) Profe= ssional Issues and Problems in Leisure Services

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B= . = Overall Course Objectives as listed on the official common course outline

&= nbsp; Upon completion of this course the student will be able to:

1)&n= bsp; trace the historical foundations of leisure from ancient times to today's modern society;

2)&n= bsp; compare and contrast the historical data related to leisure services with events occurring today;

3)&n= bsp; debate the various theories that have been developed through time for why human beings play;

4)&n= bsp; delineate the different professional organizations = that promote recreation and leisure today;

5)&n= bsp; visit one national recreation and parks professional organization in the local area;

6)&n= bsp; attend one professional recreation and park confere= nce and participate actively in its programs and events;

7)&n= bsp; develop and write a professional philosophy stateme= nt;

8)&n= bsp; develop and write a personal code of ethics stateme= nt;

9)&n= bsp; identify problems situations encountered in the recreation, parks, and/or tourism profession;

10)&= nbsp; create solutions for identified problem situations in the recreation, parks, and/or tourism profession using scientific problem solving techniques;

11)&= nbsp; lead a group through a problem solving experience using a scientific problem sol= ving technique;

12)&= nbsp; identify critical issues of significance in the recreation, parks, and/or tourism profession., and

13)&= nbsp; write a thesis paper on a critical issue facing the recreation, parks, and/or tou= rism industry utilizing all knowledge acquired in the curriculum to date.

B.&n= bsp; = ; Rationale for the course: The role of a recreation, parks, or tourism practitioner includes developing leisure environments to assist people in achieving higher qualities of life. It becomes imperative = for future professionals to understand the broad dimensions of the leisure phenomenon in society, the organization of the leisure industry in all sect= ors, and the issues influencing professional practice.

Ev= aluation

A. = Exp= lanation of Assignments (all assignments must be typed)

1. Assignment: In-class presentations & activities<= /span>

Due: See dates on syl= labus, and as assigned

Explanation: Ruth Russell's textbook offers man= y opportunities for growth and learning about the liberal arts' aspects of recreation and leisure. There will be assignments announced and unannounced related to the history, professionalism and philosophical background of the profession.

Worth: 50 points

2. Assignment: PROFESSIONAL ET= HICS STATEMENT

Due: February 2= 5

Explanation: One of the most important processe= s you will ever accomplish as a professional is to write down your moral and ethi= cal beliefs about how you will conduct yourself during your career. Using research on Codes of Ethics = for various fields, write your own personal professional ethics statement.

Worth: 25 points

3. Exam: MIDTERM

Date: March 17

Explanation: This exa= m will cover all material presented so far specifically on the history, philosophy, ethics, and professionalism of the parks and recreation profession.

Worth: 100 points

4. Assignment: PROFESSIONAL PHILOSOPHY PAPER

Due: April 14

Explanation: Using philosophical theories and concepts, your professional ethics statement, and your own life and work experiences, construct a professional philosophy paper of at least one full double spaced, typewritten page.

Worth: 25 points

5. Assignment: ISSUES/CONCERNS= FINAL PAPER

Due: May 12

Explanation: Througho= ut the semester you will create a formal term paper in stages due on the following dates:

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; February 18 - Topic due

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; March 10 - References list due

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; March 31 - Outline due

&= nbsp; &nbs= p; May 12 - Final paper due = ; &n= bsp;

The topic must be approved before you begin. All parts of this assignment must be typed. A twenty item reference list mu= st be written including at least four books, ten periodical articles, and any other resources needed to complete your reference list such as pamphlets, interviews, speeches, studies, internet citations, etc. Next, after the reference list is approved, a topic and sentence outline for the final paper must be prepared. Finally a paper with a minimum of six full typewritten pa= ges must be written (not including cover page or reference page). The American Psychological Association citation style must be used for this paper. See t= his class’s WebCT supplement for helpful APA references sites. See Page 10 of this syllabus fo= r more complete evaluation information for this paper.

It must be typed and double spaced on good paper. Include a titled cover sheet.

Worth: Reference list: 50 points

&= nbsp; = Outline: 50 points

&= nbsp; Final paper: 200 points

6. Assignment: CASE STUDY ANAL= YSIS

Due: April 21, 28, or= May 5 as assigned by instructor

Explanation: You will select a case study to present in class from the book by Arnold, Heyne, & Busser’s tex= tbook, Problem solving: tools and techniques for the park and recreation administrator (2005). Using the problem solving method you will lead the class through the problem coming up with possible solutions. A written development of the problem on your part is also due at the same time. Do not guide the class to your solution! It is very likely that the class will com= e up with solutions that are very different from yours. This is okay because it teaches the differences between individual thought and group process though= t. There are many, many paths to get to the same place and no one solution is always the best solution. See page 9 of this syllabus for more comprehensive explanations of how to accomplish this assignment.

Evaluation method: In= order to be prepared to lead the class, it is important that you do research on t= he problem you intend to solve. Resources are listed at the end of each problem and librarians in the LMTC are available for you to conduct research. Knowledgeable, forthright leadership will be rewarded.

Worth: 100 points - o= ral discussion

&n= bsp; 100 points - written

7. Assignment: PROFESSIONAL ME= ETING ATTENDANCE

Due: on week after the meeting

Explanation: During t= he semester you must attend two professional meetings

(one of which must be the MR= PA Annual Conference) and report on current issues and problems being discussed there in a three page maximum typed report.

Worth: 50 points each=

8. Extra Credit: NRPA TRIP and= TRIP REACTION

&= nbsp; Attend: April 7 – leave college 10 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. No class that night

Write up your reaction to the field trip to the National Recreation and Park Asso= ciation in Ashburn, Virginia.

Due: Reaction paper – April 14

Worth: 100 extra points

Professional Foundations of Leisure Services - Keep Your Own Score&nbs= p;

Assignment	Worth	Achieved
In-class participation & activities	50 points=
Professional Ethics Statement	25 points=
Professional Philosophy Paper	25 points=
Midterm =	100 points
Case Study Analysis - oral	100 points
&nbs= p; - written	100 points
Professional meeting #1	50 points
&nbs= p; #2	50 points
Reference list	50 points
Outline	50 points
Final Paper	200 points
Extra Credit	100 points
Totals &nbs= p;	800-900 points

Grading Scale

720-900 =3D A &n= bsp;

640-719 =3D B =

560-639 =3D C &n= bsp;

480-559 =3D D

000-479 =3D F

B. = Instructor’s grading policy – Your instructor’s grading policy is non-punitive. If an assignment is turned in on time and achieves at least 50% of the grade, the assignment may be redone as many times as it takes to get the grade you wan= t.

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C. = Instructor’s attendance policy - Students are expected to be in attendance for all classes. Attendance is taken at the beginni= ng of each class. Exceptions to this attendance policy will be made due to approved college field trips, student athletes’ attendance at away games, religious holidays, or illness wi= th a doctor’s note. Call your professor at (410) 455-4174 (leave message) = if you know you are going to be late or will be missing class.

Course Procedures

<= u>Course Outline with Activities and Assignments

Date

Topic

Assignm= ent

Ass= ignment is for next week if in = bold italics

January 28

Course orientation

Discussion of Assignments

Read handouts & WebCT assignments

=      &nbs= p;   Current Challenges & Trends (power poi= nt)

What is a Profession?

February 4

Overview of= the organization of the Park and Recreation Profession

Read Chapter 1, Russell<= o:p>

February 11

No class

Read Chapter 10, Russell

February 18

Show and Tell - leisure and humanities examples

Classical Histories of Pastimes           &nbs= p;

=      &nbs= p;   The Kingdom of Kush

=      &nbs= p;   Ancient Greece & Ancient Rome

=      &nbs= p;   Ancient China

=      &nbs= p;   Muhammad's Early Empire

=      &nbs= p;   Ancient New World Societies

Term Paper Topic Due

February 25

Europe

=      &nbs= p;   Colonial America

=      &nbs= p;   Transitions of the 1800s

=      &nbs= p;   Birth = of Organized Leisure Systems

=      &nbs= p;   The Movement’s Zenith

=      &nbs= p;   Leisure as Community-Maker Today

Read Ch 2&5, Russell

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Professional Ethics Statement Due

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March 3

Having A Go= od Time

=      &nbs= p;   Key experiences in leisure

=      &nbs= p;   Leisure's Anthropology

Read Chapter 3, Russell

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March 10

Explanations & Theories of Play and Recreation – Midterm study guide post= ed on WebCT

Reference List Due
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Read Chapters 1,2, 3, & 9 Arnold, Heyne, & Busser

March 17

Midterm Exam

Introduction to Problem Solving

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Read Chapters 4, 5, & 6 Arnold, Heyne, & Busser

March 21-27

Sp= ring Recess

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March 31

Organizational Culture and Climate: Se= tting the Stage for Problem Solving

Problem Solving in a Context of Change=

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Read Chapters 7, 8, & 9

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Term Paper Outline Due