Course Title/Number: PRM 220 Introduction to Parks and Recreation Management
Semester Offered: Summer (WEB Delivery only)
Credit: 3 Semester Hour
Instructor: Judith M. Hammersley, M.A. Phone: (928) 523-8523 Fax: (928) 523-2275
Office Address: SBS-West, Rm. 258, PO Box 15016, Flagstaff, AZ 86011-5016
E-mail: judith.hammersley@nau.edu
Office Hours: hours available by appointment
Course Prerequisites: none
Course Description: The course presents information on the history, philosophy, scope and value of parks and recreation services; their organization and relationship to other social institutions.
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Required Text:
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Required Text: Edginton, D., DeGraaf, D., Dieser, R. & Edginton, S. (2006) Leisure and Life Satisfaction (4th ed.). Chicago: McGraw-Hill. ISBN: 0-07-288507-6 Recommended Additional Reference: Csikszentmihalyi, M. (1990). Flow: The Psychology of Optimal Experience. New York: Harper & Row. ISBN: 0-06-016253-8 |
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Course Objectives: Competencies:
| Understanding of the conceptual foundations of play, recreation, and leisure for all populations and settings (NRPA 8.01). |
| Understanding of the psychological, sociological, and physiological significance of play, recreation, and leisure from an historical perspective of all populations and settings (NRPA 8.02). |
| Understanding of the technological, economic, and political significance of play, recreation, and leisure in contemporary society (NRPA 8.03). |
| Understanding the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life cycle relative to the individual's attitudes, values, behaviors, and use of resources (NRPA 8.04). |
| Understanding the history and development of the leisure service profession (NRPA 8.06). |
Course Requirements & Grading Basis:
NO TESTS OR ASSIGNMENTS WILL BE ACCEPTED AFTER THE POSTED DEADLINES!
Leisure Motivation Questionnaire (due June 5) --- 5%
Personal Values Report (due June 10) ------------- 10%
Philosophies (due June 17) --------------------- 10%
Web Site Reviews (due June 24) ------------------ 5%
Professional Association Review (due June 26) ---- 10%
Tests (4 @ 15 pts each) -------------- 60%
* extra credit may be earned by:
| volunteer to help in a recreational event or activity |
| completing a book or video report. |
Grading Basis: Grades will be assigned as:
90 – 100 = A; 80 – 89 = B; 70 – 79 = C; 60 – 69 = D; less than 59 = F
Selected References & Web Sites:
Austin, D. & Crawford, M. (1991). Therapeutic Recreation: An Introduction. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall
Avedon, E. & Sutton Smith, Brian, (1971). The Study of Games. New York: Wiley and Sons.
Bammel, G. & Bammel, L.L. (1982). Leisure and Human Behavior. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
Brightbill, C. (1973). The Challenge of Leisure. Englewood Cliffs, NJ: Prentice-Hall.
DeGrazia, S. (1962). Of Time, Work, and Leisure. Garden City, NY: Doubleday.
Goodale, T. & Godbey, G. (1988). The Evolution of Leisure. State College, PA: Venture Publishing.
Hiuzinga, J. (1950). Homo Ludens. New York: Roy.
Ibrahim, H. (1989). Pioneers in Leisure and Recreation. Reston, VA: American Alliance for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance.
Ibrahim, H. (1991). Leisure and Society: A Comparative Approach. Dubuque, IA: Wm. C. Brown.
Kando, T. (1980). Leisure and Popular Culture in Transition. St. Louis, MO: Mosby.
Kraus, R. (1990, 4th ed.). Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society. Glenview, IL: Scott, Foresman/Little, Brown.
Lee, J. (1915). Play in Education. New York: MacMillian.
Leitner, M. & Leitner, S. (1989). Leisure Enhancement. New York: Haworth Press.
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