OEAC 1000 - Foundations of Recreation and Tourism

Credits: 3

This course presents an overview of the global historical and philosophical foundations of leisure and recreation, including public and private leisure service delivery systems. It provides a conceptual basis for the evolution of leisure and work in relation to social, economic, and environmental factors in the context of mountain and community-based recreation, tourism, and hospitality. A detailed study includes the delivery of recreational programming through parks, public recreation departments, nonprofit organizations, commercial recreation, tourism, and therapeutic recreation. Career paths in leisure-related services are examined, along with trends and issues facing the profession.
Prerequisite: OEAC 1200