RECREATION MANAGEMENT AND THERAPEUTIC RECREATION (REC/RTH)
College of Science and Health
Department Chair: Steven Simpson
2036 Health Science Center, 608.785.8216
e-mail:
simpson.stev@uwlax.edu
Professors: Arimond, Murray,
Navar, Simpson;
Associate Professors:
Ardovino, Holland, Wadell;
Assistant Professors: Berns,
Chung;
Lecturers: Lewis, Widuch
Therapeutic Recreation (RTH)
Recreation Transfer Policy
Students transferring into recreation programs
must have a cumulative GPA of 2.50 or higher at the time of
transfer.
Recreation Management Major
(Science and Health) — 60 credits (79 total
credits including interdisciplinary requirements)
I. Core
Courses: REC 150, 151, 200, 300, 302, 304, 305, 320, 340, 400,
401, 402, 404, 420, 449, 450; RTH 325.
II.
Supervisory Leadership Courses (three credits from): REC 202,
375, 480, 481; RTH 474.
III. Interdisciplinary Requirements (19 credits from): POL 102, PSY 212, ECO 110, ENG 307, ACC 221 or 235, MTH
145.
Note: All majors in
recreation management must pass all required REC and RTH courses
with a grade of “C” or higher. All majors, prior to enrollment
in REC 300, must complete the 50-hour underclass
pre-professional experience requirement. These are non-class
field experiences at recreation management agencies. Prior to
enrollment in REC 449, majors must complete a junior-level
50-hour experience requirement. These are non-class field
experiences at recreation management agencies. All majors, prior
to enrollment in REC 450, must have completed all REC and RTH
required courses.
Therapeutic Recreation Major
(Science and Health) – 73-75 credits excluding
General Education credits
I. General Education Courses:
BIO 103 or 105 or MIC 100, MTH 145, PSY 100
II. Interdisciplinary Requirements:
PSY 212, 304, ESS 205 or BIO 312.
III. Professional Core Requirements: REC 150, 200, RTH 250, 252, 319, 326, 327, 355, 456, 462, 470, 476, 480,
493, 496, 498 (16 credits).
IV.
Elective Courses (minimum of five to six credits
are required; one elective course must be chosen from list
below):
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RTH 105, 330, 332, 333, 345, 400, 401, 483.
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RTH 203, 204, 215, 474, 491, 495, 497, REC 430, PSY 305, 313, 318, 343, 347, 382, 401, 417; HED 205, 345, 412, 469, 472.
Other Requirements:
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A successful 50 hours of therapeutic recreation experience (volunteer or paid) must be documented before enrolling in RTH 456. For written guideline and evaluation forms see the TR homepage.
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Students must have a minimum GPA of 2.50 or greater to enter program.
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Students must obtain a therapeutic recreation faculty adviser when admitted. Advisers are assigned by the SAH College Dean’s Office.
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Before enrolling in Internship (RTH 498), all required courses must be completed with a grade of “C” or better; and the student must have a cumulative GPA of at least 2.50.
Recreation Management Minor
(All colleges excluding therapeutic recreation
majors) — 19 credits – REC 150, 151, 200, 202, 300, 302; three
credits of electives chosen from REC 205, 207, 304, 305, 306,
320, 340, 375, 400, 401, 402, 403, 404, 420, 430, 480, 481, 491,
495, 497, 499, RTH 325, 462. Students must have a minimum GPA of
2.50 or greater to enter the program.
Recreation Management Minor for Therapeutic
Recreation Majors
19 credits – REC 150, 151, 200, 320, 401; RTH
319; three credits of electives chosen from REC 202, 205, 207,
300, 304, 305, 306, 340, 375, 400, 402, 403, 404, 420, 430, 480,
481, 491, 495, 497, 499, RTH 462. Students must have a minimum
GPA of 2.50 or greater to enter the program.
Inclusive Recreation Minor
The Americans with Disabilities Act mandates
that agencies offering recreation programs must accommodate
people with disabilities. The inclusive recreation minor
prepares professionals from various disciplines to address
concerns such as accessibility, knowledge of disabilities, appropriate programming, and adapting activities. Persons
employed in the following types of settings would benefit from
this major: play areas, recreation facilities such as amusement
rides, boating facilities, fishing piers and platforms,
miniature golf courses, golf courses, sporting facilities,
swimming pools and spas, outdoor developed areas, YMCAs, and
youth clubs. Persons involved in the following professions would
benefit from this minor: recreation management, education,
physical education, fitness, special education, health and
wellness, psychology, business, sports management, and other
social and human service areas.
The inclusive recreation minor is not a
comprehensive therapeutic recreation curriculum, nor is it
intended to lead toward national certification. The inclusive
recreation minor is academic preparation to assist professionals
who are interested in providing inclusive recreation programs.
(All majors excluding therapeutic
recreation) — 21 credits - required courses: REC 150;
RTH 250; two to three credits from RTH 325, 326, 327; RTH 456;
RTH 462; three credits from RTH 252, 203, 204, 474, ESS 233,
435; elective courses (select three to four credits to reach a
total of 21 credits): RTH 203, 204, 215, 252, 325, 326, 327,
330, 345, 480; REC 200, 202, 304, 305; PSY 304; ESS 233, 435.
Recreation Management (REC)
Recreation Management/Therapeutic Recreation
Course Availability:
The following classes are open to all students
in all majors: REC 150, 207, 306, 481, RTH 203, 204, 215, 250,
325, 326, 327, 345, 355, 474. The following classes are open
only to therapeutic recreation majors: RTH 252, 260, 330, 332,
333 (also open to child/youth care emphasis students), 456, 462,
470, 476, 480 (also open to gerontology emphasis students), 483,
490, 491, 493, 495, 496, 497, 498. The remaining REC/RTH classes
are open only to recreation management majors or minors,
therapeutic recreation majors and inclusive recreation minors.
The recreation management/therapeutic
recreation department incorporates a significant amount of
writing through the required courses instead of identifying
particular courses as writing emphasis courses. Students who
complete one of the majors in the department will fulfill the
university writing emphasis requirement.
+ above a course number indicates a
General Education
course.
REC/RTH 105 Cr. 3
Multicultural Recreation and Cultural
Competency
This course involves examination of past and
present play, recreation, and leisure of racial/ethnic
minorities in America. The course introduces students to some of
the critical issues impacting the multicultural recreation
experience. Knowledge and leadership skills needed for cultural
competence in leisure service delivery are examined.
(Cross-listed with RTH; may only earn credit in REC or RTH.)
Offered occasionally.
+
HPR 105
Cr. 3
Creating a Healthy, Active Lifestyle
This course will focus on the knowledge and
skills necessary for the appreciation and enhancement of a
healthful lifestyle throughout the life span. Major health
issues, physical fitness, movement skills and effective use of
leisure will be explored. Offered Fall, Spring.
HPR/HP 106
Cr. 2
Introduction to Health Related Careers
Overview of health related professions in the
health delivery system. Course will include educational and
professional aspects of a broad range of health related careers.
General topics will include an overview of the health related
delivery system, health reform, legal and ethical issues, and
professionalism. An interdisciplinary approach will be utilized
to present specific information on individual health related
professions. (Cross-listed with HP; may only earn credit in HPR
or HP.) Offered Spring.
REC 150
Cr. 3
Foundations of Recreation
Review of the sociological, philosophical,
economic, and historical aspects of recreation and leisure. An
introduction to recreation as a profession and investigation of
contemporary issues in recreation and leisure. Offered Fall,
Spring.
REC 151
Cr. 1
Introduction to Recreation Management
This course serves as an introduction to the
field of recreation management focusing on the exploration of
career areas in the profession and the service delivery systems
which define recreation management. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 200
Cr. 3
Program Leadership of Recreation Activities
An introduction to leadership techniques and
theory as it relates to direct leadership of recreation
activities. Development of skills for organizing and leading
specific recreation activities, including cooperative games and
group initiatives. Prerequisite: REC 150 or concurrent
enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 202
Cr. 3
Outdoor Recreation Skills
An introduction to a variety of outdoor
recreation skills and activities associated with the natural
environment. The emphasis is on participation and leadership in
“lifetime” activity that occurs in the out-of-doors. Emphasis
will be placed on proper ethics in the wilderness and the
natural environment. A field trip will be required.
Prerequisite: REC 150. (Not open to those with credit for RTH
203.)* Offered Fall, Spring.
*One of the following courses will be offered
each semester: REC 202, 375, 480, 481, and RTH 474.
REC 205
Cr. 2
Camp Leadership
Camp Leadership is designed as a practical
approach to the management of a camp. This course will
familiarize the student with the organization and administrative
skills needed to manage a camp. Analysis of various types of
camp sponsorship, principles, techniques, resources, leadership
and group behavior will be addressed. Specific aspects of
camping will be addressed and explored including: food, lodging,
transportation, site development, programming, personnel, public
relations, sanitation, finance, legal liability, health and
safety. Offered occasionally.
REC 207
Cr. 1
Experiential Education: Introduction to a
Ropes Course
This course will focus on the participatory
experience and benefits of using group initiatives, low elements
and high elements of a ropes course. A ropes course is a series
of problem-solving events which must be negotiated in order to
achieve a determined goal. The events are constructed of
telephone poles and cables that vary in height from one foot to
forty feet off the ground. The ropes course will enable
participants to grow by creating experiences that foster
individual and group development. Prerequisites: students must
provide a Statement of Health and complete and sign an
Assumption of Risk/Waiver. Pass/Fail grading. Offered
occasionally.
REC 300
Cr. 3
Program Planning in Recreation
This course provides practical knowledge and
experiences on the essential elements and design concepts of
program planning. Emphasis is placed on student involvement in
planning and directing programs for diverse populations in a
variety of physical settings. Prerequisites: REC 150, 200 (or
concurrent enrollment) and completion of 50-hour underclass
pre-professional experience. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 302
Cr. 3
Recreation Leadership and Supervision
Study of theories and techniques in
leadership, group dynamics, and personnel management as they
relate to programming and staff supervision in recreation
agencies. Emphasis on personnel management techniques, including
job analysis, recruitment, selection training, motivation,
career development, and evaluation of paid staff and volunteers.
Course includes issues common to full-time entry-level
professional positions in recreation. Prerequisites: REC 150 and
junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 304
Cr. 3
Maintenance of Park and Outdoor Recreation
Areas
Introduction to the many aspects of
maintaining parks and outdoor recreation areas. Prerequisite:
junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 305
Cr. 2
Operation and Management of Swimming Pools
and Spas
The efficient operation and management of
swimming pools, spas, and other aquatic facilities. The
promotion of attractive aquatic programs. Prerequisite: junior
standing. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 306
Cr. 3
Outdoor Recreation and the Natural Resources
This course provides an overview of the
natural resources used for outdoor recreational pursuits, an
analysis of leisure activities dependent upon natural resources,
a presentation of the problems of recreational land use and an
introduction to environmental awareness and outdoor safety.
Recreation and natural resources at the national, state, local
and private levels will be addressed with emphasis on the
understanding of how outdoor recreation affects and is affected
by natural resources. Offered occasionally.
REC 320
Cr. 3
Enterprises in Commercial Recreation and
Tourism
An introduction to the scope, characteristics
and management aspects of tourism and the private (for-profit)
sector of recreation. The course provides a basic understanding
of entrepreneurship and management of a small retail recreation
business. It also examines the nature and scope of tourism as
well as the future development and evolution of tourism. Offered
Fall, Spring.
REC 340
Cr. 3
Evaluation Methods and Practices
This course is designed to familiarize the
student with basic measurement and evaluation methods used in
recreation and leisure service field. In addition, the course
shows students how to interpret current and future research
findings in leisure and recreation journals, use basic
quantitative and qualitative survey methods, interpret findings
from commonly used research and statistical methods, and form
conclusions and recommendations from survey findings.
Prerequisite: MTH 145. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 375
Cr. 1-3
Workshop in Recreation Management
This is a group study of various recreation,
leisure, or tourism topics. University professors and/or
visiting lecturers will conduct the workshops. Repeatable for
credit under different subtitles, but no student may earn more
than six credits in REC 375, RTH 490 and REC/RTH 491. Repeatable
for credit — maximum six. Offered occasionally. May require
field trip.* Offered occasionally.
*One of the following courses will be offered
each semester: REC 202, 375, 480, 481, and RTH 474.
REC 400
Cr. 3
Planning for Park and Recreation Facilities
Designed to equip the student with the basic
knowledge necessary to understand and implement the planning
process in the development of park and recreation facilities.
This course is also designed to familiarize the student with
federal, state and local statutes, and other related documents
(U.S. Census, Wisconsin Administrative Codes, county and
municipal ordinances). Prerequisites: REC 300 and ENG 307.
Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 401
Cr. 3
Management in Park and Recreation Resources
Designed to equip the student with the basic
knowledge and abilities necessary to administer a public,
not-for-profit, or a commercial leisure service organization or
a division of a leisure service organization. Emphasis will be
placed on management functions as they relate to the leisure
service organization. Prerequisite: REC 302. Offered Fall,
Spring.
REC
402/502
Cr. 3
Risk Management in Leisure Service
Organizations
This course will identify the primary
components of risk management as it deals with the legal aspects
of tort liability and contracts in leisure service
organizations. It is designed to equip the student with the
basic knowledge necessary to understand and manage legal risks
associated with leisure service organizations. Prerequisite: REC
401. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 403
Cr. 2
Management of Special Facilities and Areas
An exposure to and study of specialized
facilities and areas within the public and commercial sectors of
recreation. Facilities studied include golf courses, marinas,
beaches, indoor and outdoor skating rinks, downhill, and cross
country ski areas, and cemeteries. Prerequisite: junior
standing. Offered occasionally.
REC 404
Cr. 2
Budgeting in the Recreation Enterprise
Emphasis is placed on budget development,
implementation and management decision making associated with
the recreation and park enterprise. This course introduces
students to various contextual operational budgets within
governmental and non-profit enterprises. Prerequisite: REC 401.
Offered Fall, Spring.
REC
420/520
Cr. 3
Commercial Recreation Management
Covers business management techniques and
skills currently used in the private (for-profit) sector of
recreation. Emphasis is on business formation strategies,
methods of capitalization, market planning, pricing, and
financial management. Prerequisites: REC 320 and ACC 221 or 235.
Offered Fall, Spring.
REC
430/530
Cr. 1
Introduction to American Sign Language
This course is a basic introduction into
American Sign Language (ASL), designed to familiarize the
student with the basic structural characteristics of American
Sign Language and the basic of finger spelling. Vocabulary
taught includes getting acquainted, school, and emergency health
situations. The origins of ASL and aspects of deaf culture are
addressed. The deaf culture topics concentrate on how the
hearing person can interact more appropriately with the deaf
community. This course is for any person who may occasionally
interact with the deaf either personally or professionally.
Offered occasionally.
REC 449
Cr. 1
Internship/Professional Preparation
In-depth coverage of the requirements for REC
450 internship and preparation of students for a smooth
transition to the recreation management profession.
Prerequisites: recreation management major with senior standing,
completion of 50-hour junior level experience, a minimum GPA of
2.50, and completion or concurrent enrollment in all remaining
REC 200, 300 and 400 level required courses, except for REC 450.
Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 450
Cr. 16
Internship
Internship with a university approved
recreation business or agency. An on-site practitioner and
university faculty supervisor closely supervise the student’s
progress. The student experiences a smooth transition from
university academics to the recreation management profession.
Approved sites include public sector (e.g., parks and recreation
agencies, public schools and universities); non-profit/private
sector (e.g., voluntary and youth agencies, church
organizations); and for-profit sector (e.g., fitness/sport
centers, hospitality, tourism, and retail businesses).
Prerequisites: REC 449, declared recreation management major,
senior standing, 2.50 cumulative GPA or 3.00 for placement
outside of 250-mile radius, all required REC/RTH courses
completed, American Red Cross Standard First Aid and CPR
certification (must be current throughout the REC 450
experience) and approved student internship agreement. Offered
Fall, Spring.
REC
480/580
Cr. 3
Outdoor Education
This course explores a variety of subjects
associated with outdoor education. Class emphasis will be placed
on leadership of interpretative programs, appreciation of
natural resources, and resource management techniques for a wide
spectrum of outdoor recreation settings.* Offered Spring.
REC
481/581
Cr. 1-3
Outdoor Pursuits
This course provides skill development and
leadership techniques in outdoor recreation activities commonly
associated with wilderness and roadless areas. Emphasis on
backcountry ethics and safety will be stressed. A field trip
will be required. Examples: backpacking, canoeing, bicycling,
rock climbing, fishing, camping, and/or cross country skiing.
Repeatable for credit — maximum six.* Offered
occasionally.
*One of the following courses will be offered
each semester: REC 202, 375, 480, 481, and RTH 474
REC
491/591
Cr. 1-3
Workshop in Recreation Management
Group study of varying recreation and parks
topics. University professors as well as visiting lecturers will
be invited to address the students and conduct specialized
phases of the workshops. Repeatable for credit under different
subtitles. No student may earn more than six credits in REC 375,
RTH 490, and REC/RTH 491. Offered occasionally.
REC 495
Cr. 1-3
Independent Study in Recreation
Individualized study of areas not available in
existing courses. Prerequisite: junior standing, consent of
departmental staff and chairperson. Repeatable for credit —
maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring.
REC 497
Cr. 1-3
Special Projects in Recreation Management
Individualized study of areas not available in
existing courses or independent study. Program Project:
planning, implementation and evaluation of a project. These
projects will be completed under the supervision and direction
of a staff member with permission from the student’s adviser
within the department. Examples include Camp Placement Day,
Riverfest, and Oktoberfest events. Prerequisites: junior
standing, consent of chairperson and student’s adviser, REC 300
or RTH 458. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered
Fall, Spring.
REC 499
Cr. 1-3
Seminar in Recreation and Parks
Intensive study of some specific area of
interest in recreation. Prerequisites: 2.75 grade point average,
senior standing. Repeatable for credit — maximum three. Offered
occasionally.
Therapeutic Recreation (RTH)
Recreation Management/ Therapeutic Recreation
Course Availability:
The following classes are open to all students
in all majors: REC 150, 207, 306, 481, RTH 203, 204, 215, 250,
325, 326, 327, 345, 355, 474. The following classes are open
only to therapeutic recreation majors: RTH 260, 330, 332, 333
(also open to child/youth care emphasis students), 456, 462,
470, 476, 480 (also open to gerontology emphasis students), 483,
490, 491, 493, 495, 496, 497, 498. The remaining REC/RTH classes
are open only to recreation management majors or minors or
therapeutic recreation majors.
RTH/REC 105 Cr. 3
Multicultural Recreation and Cultural
Competency
This course involves examination of past and
present play, recreation, and leisure of racial/ethnic
minorities in America. The course will introduce students to
some of the critical issues impacting the multicultural
recreation experience. Knowledge and leadership skills needed
for cultural competence in leisure service delivery will be
examined. (Cross-listed with REC; may only earn credit in RTH or
REC.) Offered occasionally.
RTH 203
Cr. 3
Outdoor Recreation Skills for Persons with
Special Needs
This course is an introduction to a variety of
outdoor recreation skills. Personal proficiency development in
outdoor recreation skills and activities are emphasized as they
relate to persons with disabilities. Prerequisite: REC 150. (Not
open to those with credit for REC 202.) Offered occasionally.
RTH 204
Cr. 2
Multicultural Crafts and Folk Art
An exploration of the therapeutic dimensions
of art making, through the traditional crafts and folk arts of
many cultures. Students will learn to master several different
folk art techniques and adapt them to personal use. Offered
occasionally.
RTH 215
Cr. 1
Adapted Aquatic Activities
This course is designed to familiarize the
student with training, teaching and assisting techniques when
implementing, planning and conducting recreational aquatic
activities for persons with disabilities. Water games and
general activities which can be conducted in the aquatic
environment will be included in this course. Offered Spring.
RTH 250
Cr. 3
Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
This course is designed as an introduction to
the history and foundations of therapeutic recreation. Models of
health care/human services and therapeutic recreation are
presented. Students will gain knowledge of services and
settings; professional, legal and community resources;
professional and ethical behavior. Prerequisite: REC 150 or
concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH 252
Cr. 3
Innovative Activities in Therapeutic
Recreation
This course acquaints students who will work
with persons with disabilities and special needs in therapeutic
recreation settings with various recreation activities to
enhance functional skills and foster meaningful recreation
participation. Activity selection, analysis, planning, and
modifications will be combined with various leadership styles.
Prerequisite: RTH 250 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall,
Spring.
RTH 260
Cr. 1-2
Assistive Devices and Resources in
Therapeutic Recreation
This course is designed to familiarize the
student with the current new devices/equipment/supplies and
resource centers available to clientele in need of special
assistive devices/supplies. This course is also designed to
familiarize the practitioner with devices which can be utilized
in recreational program pursuits, as well as assisting the
special populations in activities of daily living. Offered
occasionally.
RTH 319
Cr. 3
Leadership and Supervision in Therapeutic
Recreation
This course is designed to study leadership
and supervisory management as applied to the Therapeutic
Recreation profession. The following topics are addressed:
analysis of traditional leadership styles and theories;
application of the staffing, directing, and controlling
functions of supervisory management; analysis of common issues
related to full-time entry level managers in Therapeutic
Recreation including diversity management and hiring people with
disabilities. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered Fall,
Spring.
RTH 325
Cr. 2
Inclusive Recreation
This course is designed to provide the student
with information regarding the general techniques and guidelines
for planning and implementing recreational activities for
persons with disabilities in non-institutional settings. The
course will present general background, characteristics of
disabling conditions, legislation, and program adaptations.
Prerequisite: REC 200. Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH 326
Cr. 3
Therapeutic Recreation Populations I
This course provides knowledge of illnesses
and disabilities, including etiology, characteristics,
abilities, potentials and limitations. Programming guidelines
include adaptations and techniques for inclusion in therapeutic
recreation services and the community. The following groups are
included: persons with spinal cord injury, traumatic brain
injury, aging, stroke, cancer, diabetes, visual impairment,
hearing impairment, cardiac dysfunction, HIV/AIDS, COPD,
amputation, corrections, cultural competence, and others. RTH
326 may precede or follow RTH 327. Prerequisite: RTH 250 or
concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring and offered
occasionally Winter and Summer.
RTH 327
Cr. 3
Therapeutic Recreation Populations II
This course provides knowledge of illness and
disabilities, including etiology, characteristics, abilities,
potentials and limitations. Programming guidelines include
adaptations and techniques for inclusion in therapeutic
recreation services and the community. The following groups are
included: persons with intellectual disabilities, cerebral
palsy, muscular dystrophy, pediatrics, autism, epilepsy, spina
bifida, ADHD, depression, schizophrenia, multiple sclerosis,
chemical dependency, and others. RTH 327 may precede or follow
RTH 326. Prerequisite: RTH 250 or concurrent enrollment. Offered
Fall, Spring and offered occasionally Winter and Summer.
RTH 330
Cr. 2
Therapeutic Recreation and Mental Health
This course is designed to provide students
with information regarding therapeutic recreation services to
persons with psychiatric problems. Programming considerations
will include prevention strategies and treatment concerns.
Prerequisites: RTH 250; 326 or 327. Offered Spring; occasionally
Fall.
RTH 332
Cr. 3
Therapeutic Recreation for Persons with
Physical Disabilities
This course is designed to provide students
with information relating to therapeutic recreation services for
individuals with physical disabilities. Programming
considerations will include treatment concerns, community
inclusion, wheelchair sports and leisure activities.
Prerequisites: RTH 250; 326 or 327. Offered occasionally.
RTH 333
Cr. 2
Therapeutic Recreation and Corrections
This course provides an overview of the use of
leisure and recreation for individuals in correctional settings.
The following topics are addressed: settings, psychiatric
disorders, laws/juvenile codes, intervention strategies,
activity adaptations, current trends and the criminal justice
system. Functional improvement, leisure education and recreation
participation are the focus of therapeutic recreation services.
Prerequisites: RTH 250 or 326 or 327. RTH major or CYC emphasis.
Offered Fall.
RTH 345
Cr. 2
Leisure in Gerontology
This course is designed to offer experience
and theory in gerontology as it relates to leisure; current
trends and projections of older adults, as they search for a
meaningful existence will be discussed. Prerequisite: RTH 250.
Offered occasionally.
RTH 355
Cr. 3
Medical Language
An introduction to medical terminology with
emphasis on word roots, combining forms, prefixes and suffixes
through the various systems. There is also a unit on basic
pharmacology. Prerequisites: ESS 205 and RTH 326 or 327. Offered
Fall, Summer.
RTH
400/500
Cr. 3
Child Life Theory and Practice
This course introduces future certified child
life specialists and others to theories and techniques of
providing services to reduce anxiety of children and families in
hospitals and alternative settings. This course develops
understanding and affirmation of the values of supporting
individual development, family-centered care, play, therapeutic
relationships, developmentally appropriate communication,
professional collaboration, defined clinical competencies, and
research findings that examine the practice of child life.
Prerequisite: PSY 210 or 212 or CYC 210. Offered Spring.
RTH
401/501
Cr. 2
Child Life Facilitation of Psychosocial
Support
This course introduces future certified child
life specialists and others to providing psychosocial support
and intervention techniques that help children and families cope
with stress from hospitalization or life events that disrupt
normal development. Techniques for using play, recreation,
creative arts modalities, and supportive activities including
volunteer provision are explored. Prerequisite: PSY 210 or 212
or CYC 210. Offered Fall.
RTH
456/556
Cr. 3
Program Design and Administration of
Therapeutic Recreation
This course is designed to present a rationale
and foundation for systematic program design, program
implementation and program evaluation in various therapeutic
recreation settings. Prerequisites: MTH 145; RTH 326 or 327;
successful 50 hours of therapeutic recreation experience.
Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH
462/562
Cr. 3
Inclusive Recreation Program Administration
This course is designed to provide the student
with information relating to recreation in inclusive settings.
General administration concepts, management concepts, advocacy,
legislation, and therapeutic recreation as a related service in
the schools will receive special emphasis in this course.
Prerequisite: RTH 456/556. Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH
470/570
Cr. 3
Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic
Recreation
This course presents an overview of concepts
and interaction techniques used in the provision of
goal-oriented therapeutic recreation services. Included are
counseling techniques, leadership and instructional techniques
appropriate for use in treatment, leisure education and
recreation participation. Prerequisites: MTH 145; RTH 326 or
327; RTH 456 or concurrent enrollment. Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH
474/574
Cr. 3
Experiential Education: Facilitation
Techniques for a Ropes Course
This course is designed to present in-depth
information, skills and knowledge of the concepts and
facilitation techniques used in experiential education. This
course is primarily designed using the ropes and challenge
course on the UW-L campus. Prerequisites: students must provide
a statement of health and complete an assumption of risk/waiver.
Offered occasionally.
RTH
476/576
Cr. 3
Assessment and Treatment Planning in
Therapeutic Recreation
Overview of individual client assessments used
in therapeutic recreation practice; development of
individualized treatment/program plans in a therapeutic
recreation context; review resources, standards and issues
related to client assessment and program planning in therapy,
leisure education and recreation participation programs.
Prerequisites: RTH 456 and 470. Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH
480/580
Cr. 3
Leisure Education
This course is designed to provide a
philosophical understanding and overview of leisure education as
well as to emphasize the approaches and strategies that can be
utilized in enabling people to enhance the quality of their own
lives in leisure. The focus will be leisure education as a major
component of therapeutic recreation services. Topics included
are leisure theory, leisure education conceptual models, leisure
education programming techniques, facilitation of leisure
education groups for various ages. Prerequisites: RTH 456 and
470. Gerontology students should have completed one core
gerontology course and have permission from the director of
therapeutic recreation. Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH
483/583
Cr. 3
Leisure Counseling in Therapeutic Recreation
A course designed to demonstrate how leisure
counseling has become an important phase of therapeutic
recreation services. Students will practice intermediate level
counseling skills. They will be able to conceptualize and
implement leisure counseling services from assessment stage,
implementation stages (both individual and group), to evaluation
and referral stages. Students will learn strategies for dealing
with different types of leisure-related problems. Prerequisites:
RTH 470 and 480. Offered occasionally.
RTH 490
Cr. 1-3
Workshop in Therapeutic Recreation
Group study of varying therapeutic recreation
topics. University professors as well as visiting lecturers will
be invited to address the students and conduct specialized
phases of the workshops. Repeatable for credit under different
subtitles. No student may earn more than six credits in REC 375,
RTH 490, REC/RTH 491. Offered occasionally.
RTH
491/591
Cr. 1-3
Workshop in Therapeutic Recreation
Group study of varying therapeutic recreation
topics. University professors as well as visiting lecturers will
be invited to address the students and conduct specialized
phases of the workshops. Repeatable for credit under different
subtitles. No student may earn more than six credits in REC 375,
RTH 490, REC/RTH 491. Offered occasionally.
RTH
493/593
Cr. 3
Therapeutic Recreation Trends and Issues
This course provides an examination of current
issues, trends and professionalization concerns in therapeutic
recreation, including professional organizations, ethics,
current legislation, professional development, professional
standards, credentialing, accreditation standards, improving
organizational performance, and current professional
controversies. Course must be taken the last semester prior to
internship. Prerequisites: MTH 145; RTH 456. Offered Fall,
Spring.
RTH 495
Cr. 1-3
Independent Study in Therapeutic Recreation
Individualized study of areas not available in
existing courses. Prerequisite: consent of chairperson and/or
director of therapeutic recreation. Repeatable for credit —
maximum six. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.
RTH 496
Cr. 1
Orientation to Internship in Therapeutic
Recreation
Orientation and preparation to the required
senior internship. Course should be taken one or two semesters
prior to enrollment in RTH 498. Prerequisites: Accepted into the
therapeutic recreation major; junior standing; 50 hours of
pre-internship experience must be verified with at least a
satisfactory rating prior to enrolling. Pass/Fail grading.
Offered Fall, Spring.
RTH 497
Cr. 1-3
Special Projects in Therapeutic Recreation
Individualized study areas not available in
existing courses or Independent Study. Program Project: the
planning, implementation and evaluation of a project. These
projects will be completed under the supervision and direction
of a staff member with permission from the student’s adviser
within the department. Examples: wheelchair sports/coaching,
wheel-a-thon, special recreation programs, Special Olympics,
wheelchair dancing and other events. Prerequisites: junior
standing; consent of instructor; consent of student’s adviser;
REC 300 or RTH 456. Repeatable for credit — maximum six. Offered
Fall, Spring, Summer.
RTH 498
Cr. 12 or 16
Internship in Therapeutic Recreation
Application of the methods and techniques of
therapeutic recreation, leadership, program development and
administration through a supervised internship experience in
therapeutic recreation, special recreation, leisure education
and/or treatment programs. Prerequisites: declared therapeutic
recreation major; senior standing; 2.50 cumulative GPA or 3.00
outside of 250 mile radius; all required REC/RTH courses
completed, American Red Cross Standard First Aid certification
or its equivalent must be current throughout the RTH 498
experience. Offered Fall, Spring, Summer.