Recreation Leadership Courses & Descriptions
RECED 154 Recreational Resources • 5 CR
Presents the history, philosophy, and theory of play. Topics include types of organizations and facilities and the economic importance of recreation. Format includes field trips and guest lectures.
RECED 244 Camp Counseling • 3 CR
Surveys organized camping in America. Topics include counselor qualifications and responsibilities and planning, organizing, and operation of camping programs. Students practice leadership skills in a class laboratory and camp setting.
RECED 260 Northwest Fitness Exploration • 2 CR
Students meet at nearby sites in the Cascades Mountains. A variety of outdoor activities are introduced with a focus on basic skills and safety practices. Activities include snowshoeing, plant identification, fly fishing, NW geology, orienteering, backpacking, outdoor food preparation, camping, and bouldering.
RECED 290 Therapeutic Recreation • 5 CR
Introduces the history and philosophy of therapeutic recreation for individuals with disabilities. Students focus on understanding the basic problems, needs, and strengths of all disability groups in relation to developing and implementing a therapeutic recreation program. Format includes field trips to local agencies and a practicum component.