Jingxuan Zheng
Contact
ATS Assistant Lecturer, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Communications & International Relations
- jzheng3@ualberta.ca
Courses
HE ED 110 - Introduction to Personal Health and Well-Being
An individual-based analysis of physical fitness and personal health and wellness. Emphasis is on planning and managing one's own lifestyle for health and well-being within the context of the current healthcare system. The student-centred, applied learning approach of the course will promote relevance and use of health information to personal context. Open to all students.
KRLS 104 - Introduction to Sociology of Sport and Leisure in Canadian Society
This course brings a sociological imagination to the study of sport and leisure with particular reference to Canadian society. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KRLS 104 or PERLS 104.
KRLS 105 - Introduction to the Management of Sport, Physical Activity and Recreation Programs
Provides students with an introduction to the management concepts required to successfully administer a sport, recreation or physical activity. Credit will be granted for only one of KRLS 105 or PERLS 105.
RLS 100 - Life, Leisure, and the Pursuit of Happiness
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.
RLS 122 - Leadership in Recreation and Leisure Organizations
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.
RLS 232 - Marketing for Recreation, Sport and Tourism
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.