Community and Commercial Recreation (CCR

This is the capstone course for Communication majors. Students devise, conduct and complete a challenging communication project. Students will also learn about career development and prepare for life after graduation. This course is required for all Communication majors. Prerequisite: Senior Standing Credit: 3 hours

Nature, scope and significance of organized recreation services; includes operation of basic recreation units, major program areas, and organizational patterns which serve the recreation needs of society. Credit: 3 hours

Essential elements and basic principles involved in organization, supervision, promotion, and evaluation of various types of recreation programs. Credit: 3 hours

Required certification course for all Red Cross instructors. Understanding students and the learning process, being an effective instructor, how to conduct a course, completing evaluations, records and reports. Credit: 1 hour

This course will examine organized sport for children today. Emphasis will be on children ages 5-18 in non-school organized sport activities. We will examine the impact of sport and competition on children. Credit: 3 hours

History, development, and trends of outdoor recreation, conservation, and organized camping. Overnight camping trip required. Credit: 3 hours

Identification and investigation of design characteristics and management techniques for facilities used in recreational and athletic settings. Field trips required. Prerequisite: Junior standing Credit: 3 hours

Authorized Red Cross course for certification as a Water Safety Instructor, Lifeguard Training Instructor, Professional Rescuer CPR Instructor, Head Lifeguard Instructor, and Waterfront Lifeguard Instructor. Prerequisite: Junior standing Credit: 3 hours, including lab (Spring)

This course will develop an understanding of fundamental coaching skills/issues, including: coaching philosophies, coaching styles, character development, diverse athletes, communication, motivation, discipline, skill and strategy instruction, training, and management. Prerequisite: Junior standing Credit: 3 hours

Concentration on legal issues related to amateur sport and recreation. Prerequisite: Senior standing & CCR 478 Credit: 3 hours

Explores the influence of sport in the psycho-social domains of our society. In-depth study into how certain sport films have been utilized to chronicle hero worship, promote political agendas, and serve to chronicle historical development. Sport films primarily from “top fifty” lists will be viewed inside and outside of class. Students will react to movie reviews of the day and delineate how the film fits into the study of the psycho/social/historical aspects of sport. Credit: 3 hours

Covers the basic principles of identifying, teaching, programming, and evaluating individuals with disabilities. Designed to help future teachers and sport leaders understand the concept of exceptionality and effectively design special services and activities for a diverse population. Credit: 3 hours (Fall)

Culminating experience for students majoring in Sport Management or Community and Commercial Recreation. This is a writing intensive course and includes an in-depth study into the philosophical approaches to sport and recreation in the 21st century. Examination of the purpose and role of sport and recreation in American society. Prerequisite: Senior standing & CCR 478 Credit: 3 hours

Students will complete a practicum working with youth in a recreation and/or sport setting. Specifically, this will involve completing a service-learning project with the student actively engaged in a community youth development program. This student will be required to commit 85 hours working at the experience site. The course will also include a one-hour biweekly seminar with the supervising professor. Credit: 3 hours