RLS - Recreation and Leisure Studies

This is a foundational, introductory course to recreation and leisure studies, with an emphasis on exploring leisure's contributions to happiness from a multi-disciplinary perspective. Various theories and evidence to support leisure's roles in the pursuit of happiness are covered, along with prominent subtopics within leisure studies. Students will be expected to apply the learned content to issues they face in their own leisure life and/or future professional life.

Introduction to leadership and followership as they apply to recreation and leisure organizations. Emphasis is on practical skills including oral and written communication, group dynamics, conflict management, organizational ethics and politics, progressional careers, and other topics as relevant.

Study of the social and political processes through which groups and individuals work to mobilize resources and establish relationships to fulfill individual and community recreation/leisure needs. Basic personal communication and conflict skills for understanding, analyzing, and working through social and political processes will be examined. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 130 or 230. Prerequisite: RLS 100.

This course will examine systematic processes of recreation and leisure scholarship. Topics may include the nature of inquiry, paradigmatic questions, quantitative and qualitative methodologies, evaluation and applied research, and other topics as relevant to the areas of recreation and leisure. Prerequisite: RLS 100.

A sociopsychological examination of leisure experiences and leisure behaviors. Focus is on the individual in dynamic interactions with other individuals, groups or cultures within a leisure context. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 123 or 223.

This course involves an examination of the planning process with a particular focus on programming for recreation, sport and tourism. Consideration will be given to program planning for leisure in the context of the not-for-profit, commercial and public sectors. Prerequisite: RLS 100.

Marketing is examined from the unique perspectives of recreation, sport and tourism. Emphasis is placed on marketing in the not-for-profit sector although commercial perspectives are also considered. Major topics include market positioning, research, segmentation, product, price, distribution, and promotion. This course will normally include a field experience component. Prerequisite: KRLS 105.

This course presents an overview and explores the basic principles of the tourism system (tourist, travel, destinations, and marketing), underlying influences such as cultural, social, economic, and psychological aspects, areas of major tourist activity such as natural spaces, constructed facilities, and cultural events, and the impact of tourism upon the attraction, local communities, and national arenas. NOTE: Field Trips are an integral and required component of this Course. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar.

The course develops a critical understanding of public policy and governance in relation to sport, recreation and tourism. It is intended to help students to understand the rationale for public policy, the processes that form it, the governance context in which it is created and implemented, and its implications for the delivery of recreation, sport and tourism. Prerequisites: RLS 100 or KRLS 105.

A total development process through which individuals develop an understanding of self, leisure, and the relationship of leisure to their own lifestyles and the fabric of society. Examination of determining the place and significance leisure has in one's life. Prerequisite: RLS 100.

An examination of the role played by human resource management in the facilitation and delivery of recreation, sport and tourism programs. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 335 or KRLS 335. Prerequisites KRLS 105, RLS 122 recommended.

This course examines selected philosophical perspectives related to leisure, recreation, work, play, and quality of life. The course explores the philosophical implications for the recreation profession in Canada and issues related to the future of leisure in Canadian society. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 300 or 400.

A seminar, taken concurrently with RLS 449, which seeks to relate the professional work experience to the academic and professional preparation elements within the BA program. Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 441/449 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: RLS 441 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

A seminar, taken concurrently with RLS 449, which seeks to relate the professional work experience to the academic and professional preparation elements within the BA program. Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 441/449 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: RLS 441 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

A seminar, taken concurrently with RLS 449, which seeks to relate the professional work experience to the academic and professional preparation elements within the BA program. Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 441/449 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: RLS 441 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 447 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 441/449 or RLS 447. Prerequisite: RLS 447 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 447 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 441/449 or RLS 447. Prerequisite: RLS 447 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

A full-time unpaid Professional Practicum of 35-40 hours per week for 13 weeks, or the equivalent time. Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Note: Students will not be allowed to register in any other course concurrently with RLS 447 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Credit will be granted for only one of RLS 441/449 or RLS 447. Prerequisite: RLS 447 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

Thirteen weeks of professional experience in full-time, unpaid placement (35 to 40 hours per week). Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Must be taken concurrently with RLS 441. Students will not be allowed to register in any other course in conjunction with RLS 441/449 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: RLS 449 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

Thirteen weeks of professional experience in full-time, unpaid placement (35 to 40 hours per week). Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Must be taken concurrently with RLS 441. Students will not be allowed to register in any other course in conjunction with RLS 441/449 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: RLS 449 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

Thirteen weeks of professional experience in full-time, unpaid placement (35 to 40 hours per week). Students must arrange placements through the Practicum Advisor. Must be taken concurrently with RLS 441. Students will not be allowed to register in any other course in conjunction with RLS 441/449 unless approved by the Practicum Advisor. Prerequisite: RLS 449 is restricted to students who have completed a minimum of *90 toward the BARST degree program.

An examination of parks as recreation environments together with an analysis of the relationship between park planning, design and subsequent management and maintenance in terms of meeting the requirements of the park agency, the park user and the resource base. Attention is focused on both the common themes in park management and the specific problems of parks operation and maintenance associated with particular types of parks contained within a comprehensive park system. Note: Field Trips are an integral and required component of this course. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: Completion of *60.

Critical issues in tourism development will be examined within the context of tourism transformation models and fundamental development concepts such as commodification, authenticity, globalization, sense of place, economic impact, socio-cultural impact and environmental impact. NOTE: Field Trips are an integral and required component of this course. Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Prerequisite: RLS 263.

This course examines the different types of tourism that can occur in natural areas (e.g. adventure, nature based, wildlife, ecotourism) from the perspective of tourists, trip organizers and guides, planners and managers, local residents, and indigenous people. Prerequisite: RLS 263.

The therapeutic recreation programming process is emphasized. Primary focus is on specialized programs in therapeutic recreation settings. The relationship between therapeutic recreation services and recreation and special populations is addressed. Therapeutic recreation service methods, such as systems approach programming, activity analysis, leisure assessment techniques and instruments, as well as treatment approaches and facilitation strategies employed in therapeutic recreation settings are presented. Professional issues such as client rights, standards of practice, and credentialing will also be addressed. Prerequisite: KRLS 207.

Topics of current interest in leisure and recreation. These may vary from year to year. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.

A course designed to meet the needs of individual students. Prerequisite: Consent of Faculty.