An overview of the broad field of recreation and leisure emphasizing the understanding of various leisure phenomena. As such, it provides the student...
Using a wide variety of leisure service agencies as examples, this course introduces students to the nature and scope of leisure provision. Topics...
This course is designed to examine models, theories, tools, and techniques required in the design, facilitation, and evaluation of therapeutic...
A critical analysis of definitions, concepts and assumptions of classical, recent and modern theories of play with implications for programming,...
This course considers the historical impact of sport in North American society. It traces the history from individual play through amateurism to...
This course examines sport in modern societies and the distinctive features of Canadian sport. Attention is directed to the relationship between sport...
A study of the effects of personality and social factors in shaping how people perceive, experience and respond to the availability of discretionary...
Exploration of marketing concepts and methods available to public, commercial and private leisure service organizations. Topics include: the marketing...
The scope of recreation program design and implementation is examined with particular emphasis on needs assessment, planning, implementation, and...
A study of major facets of outdoor recreation programs and facilities from a variety of approaches; history, values, attitudes, economics, ecology,...
This course is designed to explore the etiology of disability and the role of therapeutic recreation in the lives of people with developmental and...
This course is designed to explore the etiology of disability and the role of therapeutic recreation in the lives of people with physical...
This course involves an unpaid practical experience for students in Honours Therapeutic Recreation. The supervisor must be approved by the Department...
An introduction to the methods and techniques of research as applied to leisure studies and services. General consideration will be given to the...
The scope and nature of tourism as a contemporary leisure experience is examined along with economic, political and social ramifications, research...
This seminar style course focuses on recent research on relationships between leisure and the social, cultural, political, and technological aspects...
A study of major issues of Canadian cultural policy from a socio-historical, political and sociological perspective. Students will examine the role...
This course draws on a range of feminist theories and frameworks to examine the interconnections between women and health in local, national, and...
An examination of the major philosophical ideas and socio-cultural determinants as they have influenced leisure behaviour through the ages. Prereq:...
Students will gain a broad understanding of event management from a theoretical and applied perspective with an emphasis on best practices and current...