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REC 150 - Foundations of Leisure Services
This course is designed to allow the student to become aware of the basic concepts of recreation, leisure and play across the lifespan. It stresses an understanding of the history, philosophies and social factors relative to the development and role of the recreation movement and its impact on both leisure services and society. Providers of leisure services and general aspects of various organizations and agencies are investigated.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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REC 160 - Program Planning and Leadership Skills
An investigation and application of the guidelines for program development, implementation, and evaluation in various settings as well as developing an understanding of group dynamics and leadership skills as they relate to the delivery of recreation and leisure services for all persons.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 240 - Therapeutic Recreation for Children with Disabilities
This course will focus on Therapeutic Recreation programs and services for children with disabilities. Stages of development, exceptional children and various disabilities will be explored. The role of play and its impact on the development of children will be examined, as well as the various settings and modalities in which TR can provide a positive impact on the quality of life for children with disabilities.
3 credits.
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REC 252 - Recreation Administration I
An introduction to the organizational policies and practices currently found in various recreation and leisure agencies and organizations, including public, voluntary/private, and commercial sectors. Consideration given to managerial problems and possible solutions, and community/agency assessments.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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REC 253 - Therapeutic Recreation for Individuals with Disabilities
This course provides an overview of therapeutic recreation services as they apply to the needs and nature of specific population groups, such as hospitalized children, elderly, physically disabled, developmentally disabled, emotionally impaired, youth-at-risk, economically disadvantaged, substance abusers, homeless population, and the socially deviant. Course work will include the study of medical terminology as it relates to each specific population group.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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REC 262 - Facility Planning and Management of Sport, Recreation, and Fitness Settings
This course will explore the principles, techniques, and relationships associated with the planning, design, management, and operation of sport, recreation, and fitness facilities and areas. The course will provide a theoretical and conceptual foundation as well as the practical knowledge required for effective and efficient utilization of facilities and areas. Relative maintenance criteria for programs and administration will be reviewed.
3 credits
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REC 272 - Alzheimer’s Disease and Related Dementias
HS 272
This course will address the major causes of cognitive impairment in the aging, affecting 6-10% of those over the age of 65, of which two-thirds have Alzheimer’s disease. Since increasing age is the greatest risk factor for dementia, this course will prepare those involved in the field of aging to better understand and manage the disease. This course is designed for formal healthcare professionals as well as direct caregivers.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring (SJC Long Island only)
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REC 276 - Therapeutic Recreation in Geriatric Settings
This course is designed to help students understand the biopsychosocial problems of aging and the attitudes towards aging in America. Other areas to be covered include: economic problems, sexism and aging, community resources and methods of developing recreation resources and programs for this specialized group.
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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REC 277 - Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
This course is designed to help prepare students for a career in Therapeutic Recreation. It provides an introduction to the philosophies, procedures, and clinical practices of Therapeutic Recreation including leisure theories and concepts, client assessment, writing behavioral goals, treatment intervention and implementation, documentation and evaluation, and the role of Therapeutic Recreation in relation to current treatment approaches.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 278 - Leisure Education
This course will explore the concept of leisure education and its components as well as investigate the guidelines necessary to develop an understanding of basic counseling skills and techniques.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 279 - Therapeutic Recreation in Psychiatric Settings
This course will focus on therapeutic recreation service within psychiatric settings. It will investigate various mental disorders in relation to their etiology and pathology. The course will explore the effect of mental Illness on both physical and psychological development from birth to death. Medication and verbal therapies will be discussed. Design and implementation of therapeutic activities and programs will be explored.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 280 - Therapeutic Recreation for The Physically Disabled
This course will provide an overview of the role that therapeutic recreation services plays in meeting the needs of persons with physical disabilities. It will examine the causes, characteristics, and impairments of the major physical disabilities, such as plegia, cerebal-palsy, spinal cord injuries, etc. This course will focus on innovative program planning techniques and program ideas, program modifications and adaptations, and current issues and trends related to recreation for the disabled.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 281 - Skills in Recreation
This course provides students with an overview of various teaching methodologies and leadership techniques relative to small and large group participation in recreation activities. Students engage in practical application of the theoretical concepts through demonstrations in laboratory settings, such as the athletic field, classroom, and gymnasium.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring, Summer
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REC 282 - Therapeutic Recreation for the Developmentally Disabled
This course will include an investigation of the developmentally disabled, including the causes, characteristics and implications of this population for Therapeutic Recreation service. The adaptation and modification of recreation activities as well as the available recreation resources will also be included.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 283 - Current Issues in Therapeutic Recreation
This course is designed to keep students abreast of all the current issues related to the field of Therapeutic Recreation. The purpose of this course is to help students develop an understanding and appreciation of the major trends, issues, and events impacting the profession of Therapeutic Recreation. The class will also explore trends and issues in health care delivery systems and how these trends relate to the provision of Therapeutic Recreation services. This course will also cover current research and concerns for the student preparing to enter the field and who will take the certification exam.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 284 - Therapeutic Recreation in Community-Based Settings
An overview of the history, philosophy, guidelines and practices as they relate to inclusive programming for persons with disabilities in community-based settings. This course will investigate both physical and programming issues pertaining to inclusion and accessibility. Administrative concerns, trends, challenges and opportunities in regard to inclusion will be addressed.
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 285 - Therapeutic Recreation in Community-Based Settings Lab - SJC Long Island Only
This course will provide students with the knowledge relative to including people of all abilities in recreation programs and venues. Students will learn and apply the relevant skills required to success fully evaluate inclusivity at recreation facilities and areas. Students must complete this optional lab concurrently with REC 284 . This option will require students to attend two eight hour classes on two Saturdays (dates to be announced) during the semester. Students will be eligible to become a certified inclusive recreation assessor through NYSIRRC.
Co-requisite: REC 284
16 hours, 2 Saturdays, 8 hours each day 1 credit.
Fall
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REC 350 - Assessement, Documentation, and Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation
This course provides the recreation student with in-depth clinical training in all aspects of documentation within the Treatment Planning Process utilized in Therapeutic Recreation. The areas covered include: assessment (standards and practice), medical chart documentation, behavioral observation (techniques and protocol), writing treatment goals and measurable behavioral objectives, measuring participation patterns, activity analysis, program protocol development, and evaluation. Course work will involve theory as well as practical application of procedures and assessment instruments.
Prerequisite: REC 253 or permission of instructor
1 semester 3 credits.
Fall
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REC 352 - Recreation Administration II
This course is designed to analyze the various elements of managing recreational resources. Topics to be discussed include liability and risk management, area and facility design, usage, maintenance and operations. An introduction to finance, budget process, and the laws as they pertain to recreation.
Prerequisite: Completion of REC 252
1 semester 3 credits.
Spring
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REC 483 - Therapeutic Field Experience I
Supervised placement in one recreation facility that offers therapeutic recreation programs and services for the geriatric population. Placement must be arranged by the student and approved by the instructor. This course is for non-recreation majors completing the Certificate in Gerontology.
100 hours a semester, 1 seminar hour per week 1 semester 4 credits.
Fall, Spring, Summer
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REC 486 - Leisure Services Management Internship
This course is designed to provide students with a full-time continuing experience in a professional recreation organization/agency which offers recreation and leisure experiences for persons in communities. A minimum of 400 hours of service at one site, under the supervision of a qualified recreation professional is required.
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and completion of major.
12 credits
Fall and Spring
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REC 487 - Therapeutic Recreation Internship Experience
(NOT ELIGIBLE FOR CERTIFICATION) This course is designed to provide students with a full-time continuing experience in a professional recreation organization/agency which offers recreation and leisure experiences for persons in a therapeutic setting. A minimum of 400 hours of service at one site, under the supervision of a qualified recreation professional is required.
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and completion of major.
12 credits.
Fall and Spring
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REC 488 - Internship In Therapeutic Recreation
This course is part of the preparation suggested by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification. The student interns for one semester under the supervision of a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist.
Prerequisite: Approval of Instructor and completion of major.
12 credits
Fall and Spring
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