VWC Course Outline

1. Student will develop a sound knowledge of the foundation and history of Recreation, Leisure, and Play. (8.01) (8.02) (8.06) (7.04)
2. Student will gain insight as to differences between various recreational agencies and the cultures they serve. (7.05)
3. Student will understand the philosophies that underlie different agencies,and how they relate to social systems, and community organization. (7.03)
4. Student will be able to knowledgeably discuss the histories of specific agency types. (8.02)
5. Through class assignments student will develop their own personal philosophy of recreation and leisure that is sensible in light of personal feelings as well as those of a profession, professional organizations, and the needs of diverse populations. (8.08)
6. Student will understand how technology, the economy, and political structures, as well as other factors relate to recreation, leisure, and play. (8.03)
7. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of play, recreation, and leisure's role throughout the life cycle and be able to reflect this understanding in their own personal philosophy. (8.04)
8. Students will be able to demonstrate an understanding of current trends and issues and how they effect the recreation and leisure profession. (8.07)

1. Philosophical Foundations
   • popular philosophical theory
   • philosophy formulation
   • transforming philosophy into action
2. Historical Implications
   • early times
   • Middle Ages
   • today
   • future
3. Future Forecasting & Current Trends
4. Overview of Recreation Agencies
   • public (government)
   • military
   • voluntary
   • commercial
   • employee
5. Investigation of Selected Leisure Agencies
   • public (government)
   • military
   • voluntary
   • commercial
   • employee

1. Class assignments are due on the date specified, each day an assignment is late will result in the subtraction of one whole letter grade from the final assignment grade.
2. Regular prompt class attendance is required. If you are late for class, do not enter the room if class has started.
3. Written assignments are to be of professional quality, typed neatly, referenced fully to source materials and accurate in grammar and spelling.
4. Work for this class may not have been done for any other related class at VWC or elsewhere.
5. Participation, relevant and qualitative discussion of material presented and field experiences are expected. THIS MEANS QUANTITY AND QUALITY.
6. There will be one (1) in-depth paper on a selected recreation agency. Specifically, each student will be required to make several group and individual visits to an assigned agency to research its history, philosophy, programs, organizational structure, ongoing and predicted trends. The agency will be decided upon by the instructor and students. Each group also will give a structured, organized presentation to the class concerning the agency studied.
7. Unannounced quizzes covering guest presentation, lectures and readings will be given.
8. Two (2) exams will be given: one (1) midterm and a final.
9. Each student will present orally his/her personal philosophy of recreation and leisure. This will be defended, but may be presented in any manner that is effective. A final paper summarizing this philosophy also will be submitted.
10. One absence is allowed. Each subsequent absence will result in 10% subtracted from class participation.
11. All class suggestions are encouraged. It's your class, if there's a topic you'd like covered, or an idea you'd like to try, see the instructor. All suggestions aid your class participation grade.
12. Students may not make up missed quizzes.
13. All suspected infractions of the College's Honor Code will be turned over to the Vice President for Student Affairs and the Dean of Students. If proven, the student will receive a grade of F for that assignment and face school penalties.