Undergraduate Therapeutic Recreation Course Descriptions
Bachelor's Degree • Camp Information • Curriculum • Course Descriptions • Fieldwork
100 Orientation to Recreation and Leisure Studies (1) This course is designed to acquaint students with the field of Recreation and Leisure Studies, including the undergraduate degree offered by this program. The class will give students a better understanding of the Recreation and Leisure service industry, which should help in choosing the career most appropriate to their interests and capabilities. A variety of speakers, all of whom hold professional positions in recreation and leisure within our community, will provide first-hand experiences related to potential careers.
201 Leisure Foundations and Leadership (4) Introduction to the field of leisure, recreation, and leisure focusing on understanding concepts, philosophies, and professional practices in the leisure service industry. Theories and practices of recreation leadership.
290 Practicum in Recreation and Leisure Studies (2-3) Supervised practice in approved agencies offering programs in recreation and tourism. Each hour of credit requires 40 clock hours of work. For majors only Prereq: Permission of instructor. Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
310 Development and Evaluation of Recreation and Leisure Programs (3) Essential elements and principles in the organization, administration, marketing, and evaluation of various types of recreation programs. Emphasis on development of program objectives. Practical and comprehensive program designs and evaluation for population and facility within student’s area of interest. Prereq: 201, Junior standing, GPA required for admission to major.
320 Therapeutic Recreation and Special Populations (3) Principles, concepts, historical development of recreation, therapeutic recreation, and leisure services to special populations. Explanation of legislation, attitudes, barriers to participants, mainstreaming, advocacy, as related to leisure fulfillment. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
325 Therapeutic Recreation and Lifestyle Planning (3) Emphasis on how therapeutic recreation specialists can use the application of healthy lifestyle principles as a treatment modality. Importance and role of recreation/leisure participation (humor, stress-management, self-responsibility, fitness) in the planning and delivery of therapeutic recreation service for individuals with disabilities. Prereq: Consent of instructor.
390 Practicum in Recreation and Leisure Studies (2-3) Supervised practice in approved agencies offering career opportunities in recreation. Each hour of credit requires 40 clock hours of work. Only for majors in Recreation and Leisure Studies. Prereq: 290 and permission of instructor. Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
410 Management Concepts of Recreation, Leisure and Sport Programs (3) Principles for operating recreation, leisure and sport related programs. Units address utilizing research as a management tool, assessing program cost, facility utilization and evaluation and contemporary management concepts. Prereq: 201, 310, or consent of instructor.
415 Development and Maintenance 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. Prereq:310, Sport Management 350, or consent of instructor.
420 Principles of Therapeutic Recreation (3) Principles and practices in therapeutic recreation, including activity analysis, activity and program selection, individual and program assessment, treatment plans, documentation, and professional issues. Prereq: 320 or consent of instructor.
425 Therapeutic Recreation Programming (3) Principles and practices of therapeutic recreation programming for individuals with various, and multiple disabilities. Focus is on the social, interpersonal, and behavioral aspects of working with individuals in inclusive therapeutic recreation environments. Includes lab. Prereq: 320 and/or consent of instructor.
430 Organization and Administration of Leisure Studies (3) Principles of administration applied to provision of leisure services offered by public, private and/or commercial enterprises. Organizational structures, personnel management, evaluation, legal authority, introduction to budgeting and fiscal procedures. Prereq: 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: 201, junior standing, or consent of instructor.
450 Special Topics in Leisure Education (1-6) Development of special topics in Recreation/Therapeutic Recreation and Leisure. May be repeated.
470 Tourism and Leisure Industries (3) An examination of the symbiotic relationship between tourism and various sectors of the leisure industry. Use of resources, both natural and developed, and the economic impacts of these ventures. Sociocultural impacts upon the venue and how the venue impacts the local population.
490 Internship in Recreation and Leisure Studies (12) Full time practice in approved recreation, sport or tourism management agency. Emphasis on supervisory and administrative procedures. Prereq: 290, all 300-level courses, senior standing, GPA required for major. Satisfactory/No Credit grading only.
493 Directed Independent Studies in Recreation and Leisure Studies (1-3) May be repeated.
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