PRT 152
Introduction to Parks, Recreation, Tourism, and Event Management
Section: 001

Course Description

The goal of this course is to provide students with foundational knowledge of the role of recreation and leisure in our society. Facilitators, constraints, and motivational factors related to recreation and leisure behavior are discussed along with the role of recreation in community development and health and well-being across the lifespan. Topics addressed include human views and practices of recreation and leisure behavior, contemporary thinking about the relationship between time, work, and leisure, connections between recreation and wellness, and practices and methods used in the delivery of recreation, tourism, and leisure services (e.g., event planning, program planning, promoting tourism).

Fall 2024

Instructors

Meeting Patterns

Classes Start:
August 19, 2024
Classes End:
December 3, 2024
Location:
01218 Jordan Hall
Class Days:
T H
Class Start Time:
8:30am
Class End Time:
9:45am

Class Type:
Lecture
Credits:
3.00
Restrictions:
None

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