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RECREATION (RECR)
See also Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance; Health Science; Kinesiology; and Physical Education

Sharon Hunt, Department Head of Health Science, Kinesiology, Recreation, and Dance, 306 HPER Building, (479) 575-2857

Dean Gorman, Coordinator of Graduate Studies, 308W HPER Building, (479) 575-2890, E-mail: dgorman@uark.edu

Degrees Conferred:

M.Ed., Ed.D. (RECR)

Areas of Concentration: recreation management, therapeutic recreation, and sports management.

Prerequisites to Degree Program: For acceptance to the master's degree program in recreation, the Program Area stipulates, in addition to the general requirements of the Graduate School, an undergraduate degree in recreation or in a field closely related to recreation. Additional prerequisites may be prescribed by Program Area.

Requirements for the Master of Education Degree: Candidates for the Master of Education degree in recreation must complete 27 semester hours of graduate work and a thesis (6 hours) or 33 semester hours without a thesis in the recreation management and therapeutic recreation concentrations. Candidates for a master's degree in sport management must complete 30 semester hours of graduate course work and a thesis or 36 semester hours without a thesis. In addition to the program requirements listed below, all candidates must successfully complete a written comprehensive examination.

Recreation Management: (33 hours)

Required Research Component (6 hours)
EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR
EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD

Required Courses (18 hours)
RECR 5813, Principles of Recreation
RECR 5843, Tourism
RECR 5853, The School and Community Recreation Program
RECR 5883, Recreation Service Promotion
HKRD 5873, Leadership in HKRD Services
HKRD 5893, Public & Private Finance in HKRD

Approved Electives (9 hours)

Must include RECR 605V (Independent Study - master's degree project) , OR RECR 600V (Master's Thesis)

Therapeutic Recreation: (33 hours)

Required Research Component (6 hours)
EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR
EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD

Required Courses (21 hours)
RECR 4093, Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5473, Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5483, Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation
RECR 5493, Trends and Issues in Therapeutic, Recreation
RECR 5813, Principles of Recreation
RECR 5853, The School and Community Recreation Program
RECR 5893, Field Work in Recreation

Approved Electives (6 hours)

Must include RECR 605V (Independent Study - master's degree project) , OR RECR 600V (Master's Thesis)

Sports Management: (36 hours)

Required Research Component (6 hours)
EDFD 5393, Applied Educational Statistics, OR
EDFD 6403, Educational Statistics and Data Processing
HKRD 5353, Research in HKRD

Required Courses (24 hours)
RECR 5293, Sport Management
KINS 5753, Research in Sport Psychology, OR MGMT 5343
HKRD 5893, Public & Private Finance in HKRD
RECR 6533, Legal & Political Aspects
HKRD 5873, Leadership in HKRD Services
HKRD 5883, Sports Facilities Management, OR
RECR 4263, Aquatic Facilities Management
RECR 5813, Principles of Recreation
RECR 5883, Recreation Service Promotion

Approved Electives (6 hours)
RECR 574V, Internship, and
RECR 5853, The School & Community Recreation Program, OR
RECR 600V (Master's Thesis)

Area of Concentration: The program prepares qualified students for professional competence and service in area of recreation.

Prerequisites for Acceptance to the Ed.D. Program: In addition to meeting university requirements for admission to the Graduate School, all students seeking admission to the Ed.D. program must complete College of Education and Health Professions application procedures which includes a personal interview with members of the recreation faculty.

Requirements for the Doctor of Education Degree: This program is designed for those wishing to prepare for college, university or community college positions in recreation. The program must include the general degree requirements of the College of Education and Health Professions in addition to courses selected with the approval of the candidate's advisory committee.

COURSES: RECREATION (RECR)

RECR4093 Fundamentals of Therapeutic Recreation (FA) An introduction to the field of therapeutic recreation. This survey encompasses history, philosophy, programs, treatment, research, populations served, and professional aspects of therapeutic recreation practice. Requirements are different for graduate credit.

RECR4263 Aquatic Facilities Management (SP) Prepares students to organize, administer, and supervise aquatic facilities, staff, and programs in school, community, and camp settings.

RECR5003 Graduate Prerequisites (FA) Gives students entering a recreation degree program with no course background in recreation the necessary understanding of the recreation field. This course will not count toward a graduate degree in recreation.

RECR5213 Social Psychology of Recreation (IR) Application of social psychological theory to leisure, recreation, and travel behavior. Additional emphasis placed on the contribution of this theory to current practice in the recreation and tourism management field.

RECR5223 Applied Leisure Behavior (IR) Examines antecedents and consequences of leisure behavior from a social psychological perspective. Emphasis on assisting recreation managers to facilitate quality leisure experiences in their agency programs.

RECR5273 The Intramural Sports Program (FA) Historical development, aim and objectives, organization, administration, units of competition, program of activities, schedule making, scoring plans, rules and regulations, awards, and special administrative problems.

RECR5293 Sports Management (FA) (Formerly PHED 5293) Deals primarily with high school athletics and considers historical development, objectives, controlling agencies, eligibility and contest regulations, local organization and administration, staff program, finances, inventories, facilities and equipment, safety, legal aspects, awards, publicity, and public relations.

RECR5433 Medical Aspects of Disability (FA) Orientation to medical and medically related aspects of various disabling conditions with emphasis on the severely disabled. (Same as RHAB 5433)

RECR5453 Psychological Aspects of Disability (SP) Intensive study of the psychological aspects of adjustment to atypical
physique and prolonged handicapping condition. (Same as RHAB 5453)

RECR5473 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (SU) Advances the student's understanding and application of therapeutic recreation techniques. It provides knowledge and the opportunity to apply skills for the student to gain competencies necessary for the provision of therapeutic recreation services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR5483 Treatment Planning in Therapeutic (SP) Prepares students with the skills and understanding to apply the "TR Process" (assessment, planning, implementation, evaluation) in the development of individual client treatment plans in Therapeutic Recreation. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR5493 Trends and Issues in Therapeutic Recreation (SU) Advances the student's knowledge of issues and concerns that moderate therapeutic recreation services to the client. The student is expected to critically examine and discuss each issue in an effort to develop a sound, practical philosophy of therapeutic recreation. The ultimate goal is to prepare the student to enter the profession confident in his or her ability to provide exemplary services. Prerequisite: RECR 4093.

RECR560V Workshop (1-3) (IR)

RECR574V Internship (1-3) (IR)

RECR5813 Principles of Recreation (SU) Considers history, philosophy, current trends, basic issues, and fundamental principles of recreation. Using these principles as basic criteria, students make critical appraisals of current practices in organization and administration of recreation programs, program content, leadership methods, and evaluative procedures.

RECR5823 Outdoor Recreation Program (IR) Considers the values and scope of outdoor recreation programs. Attention is given to the influence of geographical factors, land use, standards, economics, and legislation on program planning and operation.

RECR5833 Recreation for Special Populations (SP, SU) Skills, knowledge, and concepts within recreation which are appropriate to planning and implementing recreation programs and services for the handicapped.

RECR5843 Tourism (FA) Explores major concepts of tourism to discover what makes tourism work, how tourism is organized, and its social and economic effects.

RECR5853 The School and Community Recreation Program (SP) Nature, background, significance, and trends in recreation in the school and community. Attention is given to departmental organization, administrative practices, program financing, personnel, safety, and legal aspects.

RECR5863 Operation of Commercial Recreation Enterprise (IR) Explores the operational requirements of commercial recreation enterprises. Students analyze the current status and future prospects of various recreational enterprises with respect to entry opportunities, operational and financial requirements, and market orientation.

RECR5883 Recreation Services Promotion (SP) Examines specific strategies for promoting recreation programs in the local community.

RECR5893 Field Work in Recreation (FA, SP, SU) Provides practical work experience in recreation programs and the opportunity to study special programs under the supervision of specialists.

RECR599V Seminar (1-3) (IR)

RECR600V Master's Thesis (1-3) (FA, SP, SU)

RECR605V Independent Study (1-3) (FA, SP, SU)

RECR612V Directed Reading in Recreation (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Critical analysis of literature in the area of recreation.

RECR6533 Legal and Political Aspects (SP) An overview of major legislation affecting HKRD professions; how to operate within these laws; and methods for influencing new legislation. Also discusses political aspects of professions both outside and inside government agencies.

RECR674V Internship (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Students will learn diverse teaching techniques and implement them in an on-going undergraduate recreation class serving as the teaching laboratory. The 'what "when" and "how" relative to integrating various teaching techniques with specific content areas in the class will be explored by both the student and the instructor.

RECR699V Seminar (1-3) (FA, SP, SU) Discussion of selected topics and review of current literature in the recreation field. Prerequisite: advanced graduate standing.