Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 05/28/91
REC250 19916-19975	LEC	3 Credit(s)	3 Period(s)
Recreation Leadership
An examination of roles and methods of leadership in leisure services settings. Overview of theories and models of leadership, group dynamics, participant motivation, communication, and face-to-face leadership. Exploration of leadership contexts, including coaching and officiating sports, leading community groups and volunteers, working with persons in various life stages and with varying abilities, and leading different recreation activity areas. Prerequisites: REC120.

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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
REC250   19916-19975	Recreation Leadership

1.	Explain the roles of leadership in leisure delivery systems. (I)
2.	Explain differences among autocratic, democratic and laissez-faire leadership styles. (II)
3.	Explain situational leadership. (II)
4.	Develop a personal leadership style that reflects situational leadership. (II-VI)
5.	Apply techniques of group dynamics by successfully leading groups through various recreational activities. (III)
6.	Describe the role of the leader in motivating participants in recreational activities. (IV)
7.	Describe the process of communication and indicate barriers which may arise. (V)
8.	Apply face-to-face leadership skills when leading groups through various recreational activities. (VI)
9.	Apply instructional skills when leading a "how-to" session. (VII)
10.	Illustrate various leading activities, including social recreation, arts and crafts, creative dramatics, outdoor recreation, games and contests, youth sports, and tournaments. (VII)
11.	Explain techniques that are effective in motivating, leading, and retaining volunteers. (IX)
12.	Explain leadership skills necessary for working with differently abled individuals, including older adults. (X-XI)

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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
REC250   19916-19975	Recreation Leadership

I. Introduction to leadership A. Leisure in society B. Leisure services delivery systems C. Leadership D. Leadership in leisure services II. Leadership models and styles A. Theories of leadership B. Leadership styles C. Leadership models D. Situational approach to leadership III. Group dynamics A. Defining group dynamics B. Influencing groups C. Group leadership D. Group communications and conflicts E. Group roles F. Group leadership techniques IV. Participant motivation A. The motivation process B. The role of the leader C. Benefits of participation V. Communications A. Communications defined B. Types of communication C. Functions of communication D. Process of communication E. Styles of communication F. Listening techniques G. Barriers to communication VI. Face-to-face leadership A. Types of direct leadership B. Planning and implementing activities VII. Instructional leadership A. Learning and instruction B. Instructional organization VIII. Leading activities A. Social recreation B. Arts and crafts C. Youth sports D. Creative dramatics E. Outdoor activities F. Games and contests G. Tournaments IX. Leading volunteers A. The volunteer B. Planning volunteer efforts C. Recruiting selecting, orienting, and supervising D. Evaluating and recognizing volunteers X. Leading older people A. Benefits of participation B. Leadership objectives C. Attitudes and stereotypes D. Settings XI. Leading differently abled individuals A. Individual rights B. Mainstreaming C. Orientation to disabling conditions D. Roles and techniques E. Adapting activities

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