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for California State University, Fresno.
Recreation Administration
and Leisure Studies Program
COURSES
Recreation and Leisure Studies (RLS)
RLS 10S. The Journey of Adulthood: Planning a Meaningful Life (3)
(See GERON 10S.) G.E. Breadth
E1.
RLS 55. Introduction to Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (3)
Philosophical, theoretical, and historical basis for recreation service
in contemporary American society; exploration of the various facets of recreation,
parks, and tourism including public, nonprofit, therapeutic, and commercial
recreation. (CAN REC 2)
RLS 73. Recreation Leadership and Programming (3)
Theoretical and philosophical basis for leadership and programing. Dynamics
of leading recreation activities, developing basic program planning skills,
and procedures for facility utilization.
RLS 73L. Recreation Leadership and Programming Laboratory (1)
Concurrent enrollment with RLS 73. Practical leadership experience in classroom
and supervised recreation settings.
RLS 74. Games for All Ages (1)
Planning, design, and leadership techniques for a variety of games appropriate
for diverse populations and age groups. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly RLS
192T)
RLS 75. Adventure Ropes Course Experience (1)
An experiential journey of self-awareness, esteem building, and group processing
through initiative games and high ropes elements. CR/NC grading only. (Course
fee, $30)
RLS 80. Lifelong Learning in the Natural Environment (3)
Exploration of the social, psychological, and physiological implications
of experiential learning and personal growth using experiences based in
the natural environment. Dynamics of identifying personal interests and
skills. Discovering resource-based learning opportunities in the leisure
appropriate across the life stages. G.E. Breadth E1.
RLS 82. Wilderness Survival Skills (1)
Back country skills for preventing or responding to emergency situations
in the wilderness, such as fire and shelter building, signaling, and land
navigation. Explores interpersonal and intrapersonal reactions to crisis
situations. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly RLS 192T)
RLS 84. Orienteering (1)
Fundamental skills and knowledge for traveling outdoors by map and compass,
and by knowledge of natural features. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly RLS
192T)
RLS 86. Backpacking in the Sierra Mountains (1)
Fundamental skills and knowledge for backpacking, car camping, and hiking
in the Sierra mountains or similar settings. Includes skills for camping,
hiking, basic navigation, trip planning, and outdoor cooking, plus safety
and environmental issues. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly RLS 192T)
RLS 88. Rock Climbing (1)
Basic skills and knowledge of rock climbing including history, trends, equipment,
climbing technique, top roping, knot tying, rappelling, training, safety,
and environmental issues. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly RLS 192T)
RLS 101. Leisure and Human Behavior (3)
Exploration of leisure as related to the individual and society. The forces
and factors affecting its role on human behavior are examined within the
context of current social issues. (Students may incur minimal expenses related
to field trips.)
RLS 106. Challenge Course Facilitation (2)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Facility-based adventure programming
skills, focusing on ropes courses and climbing walls, as well as activity
sequencing, processing, and leadership skills for adventure education. Practice
in safety, supervision, and maintenance of adventure facilities and sites.
RLS 108. Advanced Challenge Course Facilitation (1)
Focuses on advanced debriefing and processing techniques, including frontloading
and designing metaphors used in facility-based adventure programming such
as ropes courses and portable initiative courses. Prior ropes course training
or RLS 106 recommended. (Formerly RLS 192T)
RLS 113. Serving At-Risk Youth (3)
Examination of the forces and factors that place youth at risk. Review of
service models and leadership styles that affect outcomes for at-risk youths
with emphasis on agencies that have developed successful program approaches.
RLS 115. Community Placements in Leisure Settings (1-3 max total 6)
Prerequisite: permission of instructor. Service oriented course designed
to provide opportunities to observe, interact, and learn from community
placement in leisure services. Hour requirements are supported through writing
and discussion on issues and solutions. CR/NC grading only. (Formerly RLS
192T)
RLS 117. Special Event Planning (3)
Special techniques and requirements for planning and conducting large community
functions such as street fairs, community festivals, major fund-raisers,
corporate events, and joint sponsorship. Emphasis on community laws and
regulations, activity selection and planning, advertising, and funding.
Field trips and/or other off-campus experiences will be required. (Students
may incur minimal expenses related to field trips.)
RLS 125. Understanding Special Populations in a Contemporary Society
(3)
Introduction to diverse populations including terminology, etiology, legislation,
facilities, trends, barriers, and relationship to leisure. Understanding
alternative views of exceptionality and appreciating similarities and differences.
Awareness of adaptations and other strategies to maximize opportunities
for participation.
RLS 128. Legal and Financial Aspects of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
(3)
Prerequisite: RLS 55. Legal and financial aspects of recreation, parks,
and tourism; budget analysis, legal terminology, and their role in recreation
administration.
RLS 128L. Legal and Financial Aspects of Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
Lab (2)
Prerequisites: RLS 55 and concurrent enrollment with RLS 128. The lab emphasizes
the development of budgets and data analysis methods for park, recreation,
and tourism agencies through the use of a variety of computer programs.
RLS 131. Foundations of Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3)
Prerequisite: RLS 55. Historical and philosophical foundations of leisure
service provisions by commercial recreation and tourism agencies. Review
of selected service providers including organization, assessment, service
provision, legal base, funding profiles, and current trends analysis. (Field
trips may be required.)
RLS 133. Recreation and Parks Facilities Planning and Operations (3)
Prerequisite: RLS 55. Emphasis will be on the planning, management and operations
of recreation and parks facilities. Facility layout for use in activity
presentation, safety procedures, staffing, risk management, and maintenance.
(Field trips may be required.)
RLS 135. Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Marketing (3)
Prerequisite: RLS 55. Analysis and development of marketing promotion strategies
for recreation, parks, and tourism programs and services, and an in-depth
analysis of recreation feasibility plans.
RLS 139. Programming and Evaluation in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
(4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; RLS 128, 135.
Concepts and methods in developing, operating, and evaluating recreation
programs and services in leisure service settings. Emphasis on costing,
scheduling, and marketing programs for a variety of client groups. (3 lecture,
2 lab hours)
RLS 142. Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation Services (3)
Prerequisites: RLS 55 and RLS 125 or permission of instructor. Historical
review and future outlook of therapeutic recreation; identification of interventions
used for specific population groups. Review etiology characteristics, terminology
and support systems. Facility design, use, and adaptation. Practical experiences
required.
RLS 144A. Methods in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
Prerequisites: RLS 142. Application of therapeutic recreation methods including
assessment, program design, and evaluation. (Formerly RLS 166)
RLS 144B. Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (3)
Prerequisites: RLS 142; RLS 144A. Practical experiences in applying therapeutic
recreation intervention techniques. (Formerly RLS 166L)
RLS 146. Adventure Based Programming (3)
Adventure based programming skills will be explored through experiential
activities on the Edge Ropes Course and other outdoor pursuits. (2 lecture,
2 lab hours) (Students will incur expenses related to required field trip.)
RLS 148. Programming and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (4)
Prerequisites: senior standing or permission of instructor; RLS 144A, 144B.
Planning therapeutic programs for special populations. Practical program
experiences with disability groups required. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
RLS 150. Sports and Entertainment Facility Management (3)
Prerequisite: RLS 55 is recommended for RLS majors. Examination of the ownership
and governance, function, programming, and management of sports and entertainment
facilities, including arenas, performing arts centers, stadiums, and convention
and conference centers. Covers economic impacts, professional associations,
and career development in this industry.
RLS 152. Sports and Entertainment Facility Booking, Promotion, and
Box Office Operations (3)
Prerequisites: RLS 150; RLS 135 or MKTG 100, plus concurrent enrollment
in RLS 154. Booking, promotion, and box office operations techniques for
sports and entertainment facilities and their events.
RLS 154. Sports and Entertainment Facility Operations (4)
Prerequisites: RLS 150; RLS 135 or MKTG 100, plus concurrent enrollment
in RLS 152. Operations of sport and entertainment facilities including set-up
configurations, event staffing, event production, security and crowd control,
merchandise, food and beverage, ADA, risk management, housekeeping, and
maintenance. Includes field trips. (3 lecture, 2 lab hours)
RLS 179. Supervision and Administration in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
(3) Prerequisite: RLS 73. Preparation for a supervisory role in recreation,
parks, and tourism agencies. Recruitment, motivation, performance evaluation
training and development, and other supervisory and management practices.
RLS 180. Senior Seminar (2)
Prerequisite: may only be taken one or two semesters prior to internship.
Trends and issues, current research, professionalism, and internship search
procedures in recreation, parks, and tourism.
RLS 184. Internship in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (12)
Prerequisites: completion of all major, General Education, and university
graduation requirements. Honors internship requires placement approval in
RLS 180. Directed supervisory experience with a nonprofit, public, or commercial
recreation agency. Individual development in administration, supervision,
program planning, and public relations. Reports and conferences required.
(It is recommended before registering for internship that students have
the equivalent of 1,000 hours of recreation related experience, either paid
or volunteer, in a recreation service agency.)
RLS 187. Internship in Therapeutic Recreation (12)
Prerequisites: completion of all major, General Education, and university
graduation requirements. Honors internship requires placement approval in
RLS 180. Supervised, directed full-time experience in the field of therapeutic
recreation; reports and conferences required. (It is recommended before
internship registration that students have the equivalent of 1,000 hours
of recreation related experience, either paid or volunteer, in the field
of recreation service.)
RLS 190. Independent Study (1-3; max total 6)
See Academic Placement -- Independent
Study. Approved for RP grading.
RLS 192T. Topics in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism
(1-3; max total 8; repeatable with different topics)
Investigation of selected topics related to: administration, supervision
and leadership in parks, recreation, leisure, and tourism settings. Workshops
related to skills in leisure oriented activities.
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