VWC Course Outline

1. Develop an understanding of organizational theory and practices as they relate to recreation and leisure. (8.29)
2. Discuss the nature of a "profession", its organizations, and their importance to professional development within recreation and leisure. (8.08) (8.10)
3. Understand management theory and practices as they relate to recreation and leisure.
4. Discuss professional ethics, morals, and values within recreation and leisure services. (8.09)
5. Understand and practice marketing principles as they relate to the manager. (8.28)
6. Understand and practice fiscal management techniques. (8.32)
7. Understand the role of research findings in recreation and leisure planning. (8.24)
8. Understand the role of the manager in promoting cooperation between, and respecting specialization within, agencies that provide diverse leisure program and services. (8.11) (8.12) (8.15)
9. Understand the legal ramifications surrounding the operation of recreation and leisure service agencies. (8.36)
10. Understand the challenge of personnel administration. (8.29) (8.30)
11. Develop and exhibit decision making and problem solving skills. (8.29)
12. Discuss and implement public relations strategies as they relate to effective management. (8.33)
13. Demonstrate the ability to effectively communicate management directives through appropriate audio and visual means. (8.34)
14. Discuss the ways in which class subjects relate to actions of managers observed in practical settings. (8.39)

1. Overview of the role of the manager and leisure service organization.
2. Organizational structure.
   • types of agencies.
   • legal foundations.
   • policy development.
3. Marketing
   • types of markets.
   • developing a market strategy.
   • establishing price.
   • promotion.
4. Management
   • management theory.
   • personnel management.
   • recruitment.
   • discipline and praise.
   • public relations.
5. Research in Recreation and leisure.
   • Types and sources.
   • Interpretation and use.
6. Problem solving and decision making.
7. Park and Recreation Resources, Leisure Service Areas and Facilities.
   • Planning.
   • Development.
   • Design and Maintenance.
8. Basic Purpose, interpretation, application and Procedures of Research Methods in Parks and Recreation.
9. Resume, cover letter development, and interviewing.
10. Career development and professional organizations.

1. Class assignments are due on the date specified. Each day an assignment is late will result in the subtraction of one letter grade.
2. Regular prompt class attendance is required. If you are late for class, do not enter the room if class has started.
3. Participation includes quantitative, relevant, and qualitative discussion of material.
4. One absence is allowed. Each subsequent absence will result in 10% subtracted from class participation.
5. 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.
6. The College's Honor Code will be strictly followed. Written assignments unless otherwise stated are to be properly referenced, grammatically correct, and typed. All suspicion of plagiarism will be turned over to Dean Wilson for investigation. Please see the instructor with all concerns regarding proper referencing of ideas.
7. Work for this class must not have been done for any other VWC class.
8. Students may not make-up missed tests or assignments.