Sean Ryan
Contact
Associate Lecturer, Faculty of Kinesiology, Sport, and Recreation - Teaching
- sryan@ualberta.ca
- Phone
- (780) 492-3893
- Address
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3-440 Van Vliet Complex - West
8831 116 St NWEdmonton ABT6G 2H9
Courses
KIN 205 - Introduction to Outdoor Environmental Education
A conceptual and experiential introduction to outdoor environmental education and leadership. In addition to weekly lecture and lab components, the course includes weekend commitments. Note: Requires payment of additional student instructional support fees. Refer to the Tuition and Fees page in the University Regulations section of the Calendar. Note: Credit will be granted for only one of KIN 205 or PEDS 205.
KRLS 304 - Advanced Sociology of Sport and Leisure
Building on introductory sociological concepts from KRLS 104 and historical foundations from KRLS 204, the course focuses on developing a critical understanding of the power relations operating through contemporary social and cultural processes that shape the body, sport and leisure, such as colonialism, consumer culture, globalization and neo-liberalism. Prerequisites: KRLS 104 and 204. Credit will be granted for only one of KRLS 304 or PERLS 304.
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.