Welcome - Foundations of Recreation LEIS 1127   Foundations of Recreation
CREDIT HOURS: 3
An understanding of the place and potential of leisure for individual Canadians and Canadian society is essential if we are to move beyond the conviction that only labor is to be valued. This course introduces students to concepts including play, sport, recreation and leisure; how they are viewed and valued in our society; and how they relate to health and well-being. The content provides an overview of leisure service delivery, public access to leisure opportunities, variations in leisure involvement due to social and cultural differences, and issues that are important for future leisure service professionals. Students will have the opportunity to increase writing, verbal communication and computer skills, and learn how to use the library effectively. Participation in a professional conference is a component of the learning experience of this course. The students are required to participate in an Orientation to the recreation program that will provide the environment that will create a learning community for the next three to four years of their education experience. Students are also required to join a recreation professional group while enrolled in this course.
FORMAT:

• Lecture
• Discussion

COREQUISITES: IPHE 4900
RESTRICTIONS: Restricted to Bachelor of Science (Recreation) students. Others by permission of instructor, with priority to Health Professions students.