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Official Course
Description: MCCCD Approval: 3-26-1996 |
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REC120
1999 Fall - 9999 |
LEC
3.0 Credit(s) 3.0 Period(s) 3.0 Load Acad |
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Leisure
and the Quality of Life |
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Overview of the historical, psychological, social, and
cultural aspects of play, leisure, and recreation and their role in
contemporary society. Nature of play and leisure behavior in human
development within different cultures and the contribution play, recreation,
and leisure make to the quality of life for individuals in today's society. Prerequisites: None. |
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Course Attribute(s): General Education
Designation: Social and Behavioral Sciences - [SB] |
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MCCCD
Official Course Competencies: |
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REC120 1999
Fall - 9999 |
Leisure and the Quality of Life |
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Describe the philosophical, conceptual, and theoretical
aspects of leisure, play, games, and recreation. (I) |
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Describe the evolution and importance of leisure in
civilization and world cultures. (II, VII) |
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Research and communicate concepts, principles, issues, and
theories related to play, leisure, games, and recreation. (III) |
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Describe the essential elements of sound recreation
program development. (III-VII) |
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Describe contemporary societal factors affecting leisure,
play, games, and recreation. (IV) |
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Describe a professional philosophy and a personal ethic
regarding the importance of leisure, play, and recreation. (V) |
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Identify traditional and non-traditional career
opportunities in the fields of leisure, recreation, and tourism services.
(VIII) |
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Identify career opportunities related to recreation as a
business and the commercial aspects of leisure and recreational services.
(VIII) |
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Describe a sound job search strategy for opportunities in
the fields of recreation, management, and tourism. (VIII) |
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MCCCD
Official Course Outline: |
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REC120 1999
Fall - 9999 |
Leisure and the Quality of Life |
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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 VII. 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 VIII. Leisure services as a
profession A. Career opportunities B. Leisure and recreational
services C. Job search strategies |