Graduate Recreation Administration Course Descriptions
Master's Programs • Admissions • Curriculum • Course Descriptions• Field Placement
415 Development of Recreation, Leisure, and Athletic Facilities (3):
Principles of designing, planning, equipping, operating and maintaining various facilities. Elements of risk management and safety are incorporated into the design process.
430 Organizational and Administration of Leisure Services (3):
Principles of administration applied to provision of leisure services offered by public, private, and/or commercial enterprises. Organizational structures, personal management, evaluation, legal authority, introduction to budgeting, and fiscal procedures. Prereq: RLS 310 or consent of instructor.
440 Dimensions of Commercial Recreation and Leisure Enterprises (3):
Organizational structures, delivery systems, financing private enterprises, and operating selected profit centers in a variety of settings. Special attention is given to market performance and economic impact. Prereq: RLS 201, Junior standing, or consent of instructor.
450 Special Topics in Leisure Education (1-6):
Development of special topics in Recreation and Therapeutic Recreation.
470 Tourism and Leisure Industries (3):
An examination of the symbolic relationship between tourism and various sectors of the leisure industry. Use of resources, both natural and developed, and the economic impact of these ventures. Socio-cultural impacts upon the venue and how the venue impacts the local population.
500 Thesis (1-5)
502 Registration for Use of Facilities (1-15):
Required for the student not otherwise registered during any semester when student uses University facilities and/or faculty time before degree is completed. May not be used toward degree requirements. May be repeated.
511 Perspectives and Trends in Leisure Studies and Services (3):
Examination of current and emerging trends and issues in consumer product and services industry. Implications of trends and their managerial and strategic applications in services management.
515 Philosophical and Conceptual Foundations of Leisure (3):
Philosophy of leisure and recreation; nature of philosophy, concepts of leisure, recreation, play, work, and other factors, history of field, and relationship of ideas to contemporary society and to professional practice.
520 Program Design and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation (3):
History, philosophy, nature, purpose, specials population served, programming process, and professional aspects of therapeutic recreation. Basic overview of aspects of leisure delivery systems. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
521 Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (3):
Role of therapeutic recreation in clinical and non-clinic settings; application of life-style planning, self-awareness, values clarification and assertiveness, training in therapeutic recreation, relationship of leisure education to therapeutic recreation. Prereq: RTM 520 or consent of instructor.
522 Clinical Aspects in Therapeutic Recreation (3):
Concepts and techniques utilized by experienced and advanced therapeutic recreation specialists: clinical issues, comprehensive program concerns, administrative funding, and trends and practice of therapeutic recreation services. Prereq: RLS 520.
540 Fiscal Policies for Recreation and Leisure Services Organizations (3):
Application of fiscal policies and procedures to operation of recreation, leisure services, and sport related organizations. Organizational fiscal policy, finance, performance based budgeting, revenue generating strategies, cash and inventory control, commercial/public cooperative ventures, development of logic models, fundraising and development, and strategies for seeking grants and contracts. Prereq: RLS 430 or consent of instructor.
541 Management Strategies for Recreation and Leisure Services Organizations (3):
A survey of advanced management theory, concepts, and strategies for contemporary recreation, leisure services, and sport organizations. Topics covered in the course include" strategic management and leadership, benefits based management, benchmarking and performance measurement, high performance organizations (HPO), transforming the culture of organizations, the pursuit of excellence, strategic staffing, risk management, development of partnerships and alliances, research and evaluation as strategic functions of managerial leadership. Prereq: consent of instructor.
590 Graduate Internship (3-6):
Required of all graduate students. Minimum 50 clock hours for each hour credit. Work experience, evaluation by agency and University, and written paper required.
591 Directed Study in Leisure and Recreation (1-6):
Detailed study of theme, issues, or concern. Designed to meet the needs of individual students. May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
592 Special Topics in Recreation and Leisure Studies (1-6):
May be repeated. Maximum 6 hours.
Contact the Department of Exercise, Sport, and Leisure Studies
1914 Andy Holt Ave.
322 HPER Bldg.
University of Tennessee
Knoxville, TN 37996-2700
Phone: 865-974-3340
Fax: 865-974-8981