Maricopa Community Colleges  REC130   19922-19946 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 03/22/94
REC130 19922-19946 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Introduction To Leisure and Recreation
An overview of the historical, philosophical, and behavioral aspects of leisure, play, recreation, and games and the role of these concepts in contemporary society. Evaluation of the personal and career implications of leisure and play experiences. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
REC130   19922-19946 Introduction To Leisure and Recreation
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical aspects of leisure, play, recreation, and games. (I, III, VI)
2. Develop a professional framework for conceptualizing leisure to be used as a basis for professional growth. (I, III, IV, V, VI)
3. Explain the evolution of leisure in culture and civilization. (II)
4. Demonstrate an understanding of contemporary societal factors affecting leisure, play, recreation, and games. (IV, VII)
5. Develop a personal leisure ethic. (V, VII)
6. Develop a professional philosophy regarding the importance of leisure, play, recreation, and games in society. (V, VI, VII)
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REC130   19922-19946 Introduction To Leisure and Recreation
    I. Introduction to concepts
        A. Leisure
        B. Recreation
        C. Play
        D. Games
      II. History of leisure and work
          A. Prehistory
          B. The Greeks
          C. The Romans
          D. The Dark Ages
          E. The Renaissance
          F. Colonial America
          G. Westward expansion
          H. The Twentieth Century
        III. Theoretical perspectives
            A. Theories of play
            B. Theories of leisure
            C. Components of recreation
            D. Elements of games
          IV. Contemporary factors affecting leisure and play
              A. Human needs
              B. Time
              C. Work
              D. Gender
              E. Culture
              F. Social class
              G. Life stages
            V. Ethics
                A. Leisure and human well-being
                B. Personal leisure ethics
                C. Toward a leisure philosophy
                D. Leisure education
              VI. Conceptualizing leisure
                  A. Time
                  B. Activity
                  C. State of mind
                  D. Experience
                  E. Leisure services as a profession
                VII. The role of leisure and recreation in society
                    A. The work ethic
                    B. Stress and health
                    C. Quality of life
                    D. Provision of leisure opportunities
                    E. Informed choices about positive use of free time
                    F. Leisure education
                    G. The leisure ethic
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