Maricopa Community Colleges  REC160   19956-99999 
Official Course Description: MCCCD Approval: 06/27/95
REC160 19956-99999 LEC 3 Credit(s) 3 Period(s)
Leisure and Society
Analysis of the human relationship to leisure. Historical survey of philosophical, psychological, and socioeconomic basis for development of systems that provide leisure programs. Prerequisites: None.
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MCCCD Official Course Competencies:
 
REC160   19956-99999 Leisure and Society
1. Identify and describe basic concepts of play, recreation, and leisure. (I)
2. Trace the historical development of recreation and leisure. (II)
3. Identify and describe several common types of organized recreation systems. (III)
4. List and describe career opportunities in the field of recreation and leisure. (IV)
5. Describe the social functions and benefits of community recreation. (V)
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MCCCD Official Course Outline:
 
REC160   19956-99999 Leisure and Society
    I. Fundamentals of Recreation and Leisure
        A. Basic concepts of play
        B. Personal value of recreation
        C. Recreation and the family
      II. History of Recreation and Leisure
          A. Early history
          B. The Industrial Revolution
          C. The early Twentieth Century
          D. The modern era
        III. The Organized Recreation System
            A. Government's role
            B. Voluntary and special interest organizations
            C. Commercial and private recreation
            D. Specialized services
              1. Campus
              2. Military
              3. Employer
            E. Therapeutic recreation for special populations
          IV. Career Opportunities in Recreation
              A. Educational requirements
              B. Professionalism
            V. Social Functions of Community Recreation
                A. Philosophy
                B. Benefits
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