Physical Education

To provide students with the knowledge they need for employment in recreation and leisure services.

• Students will achieve employment in a recreation or leisure services setting.
• Students will demonstrate a broad knowledge of recreation theory and practice.
• Students will demonstrate an understanding of safety procedures and liability issues in recreation settings.>
• Students will demonstrate an ability to develop program plans and recreation activity plans.

To provide students with the skills they need for employment in recreation and the leisure services.

• Students will demonstrate competence in leading a variety of recreational activities with various populations.
• Students will demonstrate through their interaction with persons served an awareness of the inherent worth and dignity of individuals.
• Students will demonstrate an ability to encourage and value client self-determination.

To provide students with an opportunity to communicate in professional and academic environments.

• Students will demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing in academic and professional settings.
• Students will demonstrate understanding and application of professional ethics and behaviors.
• Students will be able to identify and describe their own recreation preferences and leadership style and explain the impact each has on persons served.

To provide students with an understanding of the process and methods of social science research.

• Students will demonstrate an understanding of the principles and theories of scientific psychology, particularly the methods of social science research used in the recreation and leisure services field.

To prepare students for transfer to related bachelors programs.

• Students will transfer with full junior level status
• Students will maintain or improve their GPA at the transfer institution.

To prepare students to demonstrate information literacy.

• Students will use traditional and contemporary information technology.
• Students will identify, access, and appropriately use authoritative sources of information.

College Seminar is an opportunity for students to develop the skills necessary to improve the chances for success in the college environment. General College procedures, the fundamental notions of time management and study skills, and the specific responsibilities of today's students in a variety of local and global environments are discussed. One or more collaborative projects will be an integral part of the course. Corequisites: The course must be taken in the student's first thirty hours of study. General first year courses would usually be taken at the same time.

English 1 is a composition course. By focusing on several kinds of writing--self expressive, informative, argumentative/persuasive, and others--it teaches the student to produce the clear, correct and effective prose required in a wide variety of professions and occupations. Class meetings are a blend of lecture and discussion with frequent in-class writing activities. Conferences may be required. Readings are studied as models of good writing and for the ideas they contain. There are eight writing assignments altogether, including an in-class essay, a research-based assignment, and a business writing assignment. Prerequisites: Appropriate evaluation on the placement test writing sample, or successful completion of EN099 Introduction to College English, or successful completion of SL116 ESL4 Advanced Composition, or permission of Humanities Department Head or course instructor.

This course explores the form and function of human body systems for non-science students. It stresses normal and abnormal life processes as well as the philosophy and history of science including the scientific method. Laboratory exercises complement lecture topics, which include the study of cells and tissues, and the nervous, cardiovascular, respiratory, and reproductive systems. Dissections are required in the laboratory.

An introduction to the history, theory and philosophy of the recreation movement and its relation to individuals and groups in our changing society. Emphasis will be placed on orienting students to recreation leadership as a vocation within the structure of community recreation (public, private, commercial). This course will be taught by lecture and discussion. Students will write several short "thought papers" and take examinations. (Fall semester only)

This course is designed for the development of specific skills and techniques used in leading individual and group activities for all ages. Lectures and lab activities include the eleven (11) program areas in the field of Recreation and Leisure. Emphasis is placed on developing lesson plans and presenting activities. Students develop notebooks and take examinations. The course includes several field trips. (Fall semester only)

This course provides knowledge of relevant computer skills and a solid foundation in the terminology and concepts of computer technology. Experience is provided with a variety of microcomputer software applications, including word processing, electronic spreadsheets, graphics, file management, and integrated software. Concepts and terms focus on preparing for a technologically oriented society and using the computer as a tool for productivity, research, and communication.

A wide variety of credit courses including but not limited to swimming, fitness center, badminton, tennis, golf, bowling and aerobic dance.

This course seeks to deepen the students' understanding of human nature and the human condition through the study of ideas and values expressed in both imaginative literature and a full-length book of non-fiction. To this end, students use and develop critical thinking and language skills. They do so mainly in their attempts to raise and answer questions in their readings, discussions, and expository writing tasks, which may include exploratory writing, an academic journal, reports and essays. A library-oriented research project is required. Prerequisite: EN101 English 1: Composition or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

This course increases appreciation and interest in human interaction with other organisms and with the physical environment. Topics include basic ecological concepts as well as human impact on the earth with an emphasis on selected environmental problems (i.e. natural resource use, pollution, wildlife conservation, agriculture, hazardous waste etc.). The laboratory component supplements lecture topics by providing practical experiences. Field experiences are required.

This course is designed to provide students with a basic understanding of the risk management process in recreation programming and facility management. Emphasis will be placed on concepts of liability and negligence, as related to the leisure delivery services system, with a focus on risk reduction and increased safety. Studies will culminate in completion of group-assigned risk management plans. (Spring semester only)

Students investigate the field of outdoor recreation and leisure. Students organize and engage in outdoor activities and develop a basic knowledge of group dynamics and leadership skills. Federal, state, and private programs, in the region, are studied through field trips and speakers. There is a strong focus on today's environment and its effect on outdoor activity. Co-requisite: RE100 Introduction to Recreation. Prerequisite: RE105 Recreation Leadership and Activity Development. (Spring semester only)

Elective on advice of advisor.

This course is an introduction to public speaking. It emphasizes the fundamentals of preparing, organizing, supporting and delivering the speech based on factual material. Includes topic selection, audience analysis, distinguishing fact from opinion, outlining, gathering supporting material, use of visual support, etc. Informative, demonstrative and persuasive speeches are presented. Elements of interpersonal communication, logic and persuasion are discussed. Written reports and/or exams may be required. Prerequisites: EN101 English 1 or EN105 English Composition for Speakers of Other Languages

This course provides the opportunity for students to gain supervised practical experience working in a recreation setting related the their area of professional interest. In addition to 90 hours of field experience, participation in a weekly seminar is required. Prerequisites: RE100 Introduction to Recreation, RE105 Recreation Leadership and Activity Development, and permission of program coordinator or department head. (Fall semester only)

This course is designed to introduce students to the many and varied facets of psychology. Emphasis throughout the course will be on interactions of individuals in their cultural, social and economic environments as determined by their cognitive, behavioral and emotional experiences and training.

Elective on advice of advisor.

This course provides students with basic knowledge and skills for handling most situations that may require emergency first aid care. Students are provided the opportunity to work towards National Safety Council First Aid and American Heart Association CPR certifications.

This course provides a continuation of the supervised experience in appropriate recreational settings. Students will assume greater initiative and responsibility at their internship site. In addition to 90 hours of field work, students are required to attend weekly seminars. Corequisite: Completion of or concurrent enrollment in RE205 Recreation Internship 1. (Spring semester only)

This course applies previously developed basic activity, leadership and risk management skills to leisure programming and facility management. Emphasis will be placed on current programming and management concepts. Students will gain basic understanding in personnel management; budgeting and purchasing practices; maintenance and repairs related to equipment, supplies and facilities; program formats and scheduling techniques; and the evaluation process. Prerequisites; RE100 Introduction to Recreation, RE105 Recreation Leadership and Activity Development, and RE106 Outdoor Recreation and Leisure Activities, or permission of Department Head. (Spring semester only)

SO101 is an introductory sociology course. Its main objective is not to make sociologists, but rather to give an understanding of and a feeling for the society in which we live. The concepts and theories discussed in this course relate to humanity, its culture and society, to those forces which contribute to the smooth operation of this society as well as those forces which contribute to conflict and social problems. Key topics include culture, socialization, stratification, population and patterns of social organization. Various forms of media will be used to present the topics of this course.

Elective on advice of advisor.

Elective on advice of advisor.

Elective on advice of advisor.