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RSS
RECREATION AND SPORTS STUDIES
Note: KIN 1001 is considered to be a prerequisite or co-requisite to all RSS and
KIN courses for students enrolled in one of the degree programs offered by the
Faculty of Kinesiology.
RSS 1042
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
History of Sport and Recreation
This course is designed as an introductory examination of the historical
roots of sport, recreation and human movement in western civilization.
Significant events and personalities will be highlighted to provide an
overview of the sub-discipline of the history of human movement
phenomena. Prerequisite: KIN 1001 or consent of the instructor.
RSS 1213
Leisure, Recreation, and Sport Concepts
3ch(3C)
This course will examine the meanings of and relationships among leisure,
recreation, and sport in society. Ideas and philosophies that have shaped
contemporary society related to time use, work, and associated concepts
will be explored. Prerequisites: KIN 1001 .
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
Introduces the students to the concepts and skills required to successfully
manage current and future sport and recreation organizations in a variety of
settings in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Includes both
theoretical and practical perspectives to help the students understand not
only the WHAT and HOW of management, but also the WHY. Prerequisite:
RSS 1213 or permission of the instructor.
RSS 2011
Management of Sport and Recreation
Organizations
RSS 2023
Sociology of Sport, Physical Activity & Leisure
3 ch
(3C)
This course encourages students to explore sport, physical activity, and
leisure as social phenomena and important aspects of modern society. We
will examine many of the same sociological issues within the framework of
sport, physical activity, and leisure that exist in society as a whole. More
specifically, we will consider the cultural aspects of sport, physical activity
and leisure, how they are related to social institutions (such as education,
politics, and economics) and how they affect and are affected by social
inequalities.
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RSS 2032
Recreation and Sport Programming
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
Provides students with an understanding of some theoretical concepts
related to programming and the techniques and procedures used to develop
and implement programs and events in the recreation and sport context.
Deals with the underlying principles of planning recreation programs and
events and the techniques and procedures used to develop and implement
these, and relates these principles to a variety of recreation settings to meet
the needs of different interest levels. Prerequisite: RSS 2011
3 ch
(3C)
Presents both the conceptual and the operational aspects of the tourism
industry from a number of points of view including motivations for travel,
economic impact, product development, market analysis and future trends.
RSS 2052
Foundations of Tourism (A)
RSS 2061
Recreation and Sport Delivery Systems
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
This course will examine the structures, processes and issues that are
associated with the delivery of recreation, leisure and sport services in the
public, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors. Particular attention will be
paid to identifying similarities and differences among the sectors and the
relationships that exist among them.
3 ch
(3C)
This course will examine current social psychological theory about leisure
behaviour and experience. In other words, how do people's personalities
and social situations that they encounter during their daily lives shape their
perceptions, experiences, and responses to leisure, and how does leisure
influence personality and behaviour in other life domains. This course will
examine the influence of psychological and sociological impact of leisure on
the individual. Specifically, this course will examine, with regard to leisure,
the following areas: gender, race, violence, disability, mass media, politics,
attitudes, crowd effects, youth sport, coaching leadership, and student
athletes. Prerequisite: KIN 1001 or consent of the instructor.
RSS 2062
Psycho-Social Aspects of Leisure
3 ch
(3C)
An examination of health behaviours of individuals, encompassing social,
physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of health and wellness. The
course will use health research to address health concerns, trends, risks,
RSS 2081
Health and Wellness I
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and repercussions associated with health decision-making.
The Use of Computers in Sport and Recreation
3 ch
Management
(3C)
Designed to provide students with conceptual knowledge and technical
competence to comprehend the role of computers in the administration of
sport and recreation organizations. The content deals mainly with
microcomputer applications with some mention of sport-specific software
that operate only on mainframe computers.
RSS 2113
Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation &
3 ch
Sport
(3C)
This course focuses on the concepts and methods relevant to the collection
and analysis of data needed to address criteria and make informed decisions
about the worth or improvement of systems, services, programs and
facilities. Topics include understanding context, community and
stakeholders, measuring user satisfaction, determining needs, attitudes,
opinions and interests. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are
considered and applied to actual situations. Prerequisites: Completion of 57
ch towards BRSS or BScKin degrees or with instructor’s permission.
RSS 3001
Comparative Programs in Physical Education,
3 ch
Recreation and Sport (A)
(3C)
Examines the evolution, significant influences, current practice, trends and
issues that are shaping sports, recreation and physical education in a variety
of selected countries around the world compared to Canada. Students will
gain an understanding of sports, recreation and physical education systems
in Canada and selected countries in the world. Students develop techniques
that permit a logical, systematic investigation and comparison of sports,
recreation and physical education. Prerequisite: RSS 2023 , RSS 1042 .
RSS 3011
3 ch
RSS 3051
(3C)
[W]
An examination of current management concepts and issues facing sport
and recreation organizations. Topics include: Risk Management, Contracting
of Services, Retrenchment Management, Resource Generation, Advanced
Budget Systems, Quality Management, and Managing in a Political
Environment. Prerequisite: RSS 2011 .
Advanced Management of Sport and
Recreation (A)
3 ch
(3C)
This course provides an introduction to the law of negligence with emphasis
on professional liability and risk management, as well the course includes an
RSS 3052
Recreation, Sport and the Law (A)
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introduction to criminal law and contracts. Studied through lecture, case law
and selected readings all related to recreation and sport. Prerequisite:RSS
2011 .
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
Well-conceived planning is a tool that will help managers and organizations
identify a desired future and move toward that future. This course takes a
comprehensive approach to examining the principles of planning, the
processes involved, the circumstances to consider and the tools to utilize.
Focus is placed on personal planning, comprehensive planning, strategic
planning, master planning and plan management. Consideration is also
given to the structures and processes necessary to support plan
development and implementation. Prerequisite: RSS 2011
RSS 3072
Planning Principles and Processes
12 ch
[W]
A full-time, full-term placement in a professional position with a community
agency. An opportunity for the student to relate theory to practice through
professional career and field experiences. Students must complete a
minimum of 87ch prior to placement with an agency. Specific pre-requisites
are determined according to degree concentration.
RSS 3100
Professional Internship
Management: Pre-requisites include: ADM 2313 , RSS 2011 , RSS
2032 , RSS 2061 , RSS 3072 , 12ch of Minor (if applicable), and successful
participation in all preparatory activities preceding the internship.
Health & Wellness: Pre-requites include: BIOL 1711 , BIOL 1782 , KIN
3081 , KIN 3282 , KIN 3481 , RSS 2011 , RSS 2032 , RSS 2061 , RSS
2081 , RSS 1213 , RSS 3001 , KIN 3093 , RSS 4083 .
RSS 3110
Professional Internship I
6 ch [W]
Use of RSS 3110 and 3120 is for Intersession and Summer Session ONLY.
Both courses must be taken. These two courses are equivalent to RSS
3100 .
RSS 3120
Professional Internship II
6 ch [W]
Use of RSS 3110 and 3120 is for Intersession and Summer Session ONLY.
Both courses must be taken. These two courses are equivalent to RSS
3100 .
RSS 3213
Leisure Education and Facilitation Techniques
(A)
3 ch
(3C)
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This course is designed to introduce students to leisure education concepts,
theories, and related facilitation techniques. Various leisure education
models, assessment tools, and intervention strategies will be explored.
Consideration will be given to different settings in which leisure education
can be implemented. Prerequisites: RSS 2032 or permission of instructor.
Youth Development through Recreation and
3 ch
Sport
(3C)
Understanding developmental stages of youth and the impact of recreational
and sport programs and services on character, identity, self-esteem, and
personal growth. Focus is on facilitating positive youth development and
changes in leisure behavior. Prerequisite: RSS 2032 or RSS 3213 or
permission of the instructor.
RSS 3223
3 ch (3
C/L)
Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences.
Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration
procedures. Prerequisites: must have completed 48ch and have an agpa of
at least 2.5.
RSS 3913
Practicum I
3 ch (3
C/L)
Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences.
Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration
procedures. Prerequisites: must have completed 48ch and have an agpa of
at least 2.5.
RSS 3914
Practicum II
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
Provides the senior student with the most up-to-date data on sport facility
design, construction and renovation. Students participate in practical
projects. Field trips are required.
RSS 4011
Facility Planning and Design for Physical
Education and Recreation
RSS 4012 Recreation and Sport Facility Operations
3ch (3C)
This course provides an overview of the organization, regulations, policies
and procedures necessary to operate recreation and sport facilities in the
public, private and not-for-profit sectors. It introduces options and
important components of facilities from a macroscopic perspective including
different levels of management, integration of operations, risk management
and the application of technology. This course enhances facility
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management skills and knowledge to support individuals working within the
sport and recreation field. Students will visit a variety of facilities and
experience their operations first hand. Prerequisite RSS 2032 or permission
of instructor.
Critical Perspectives on Sports/Media
3 ch
(3C)
RSS 4023
This course takes a critical media studies approach to the production and
consumption of sports media. It examines the construction of narratives
within and through sport in various forms of mass media, including
television, radio, newspapers, the internet and film, and attempts to
consider the personal, social and cultural implications of such narratives.
The analysis of the sport and the media will be grounded in the context of
the working world of sports journalism, consumer engagement with the
sports media, and wider sociological processes such as nationalism,
globalization and corporate involvement in sport. Prerequisites: Either RSS
2023 or RSS 1042 .
Canadian History of Pucks, Parks and
3 ch
Playgrounds
(3C)
This course examines sport, recreation and physical cultures throughout the
Canadian history, with particular focus on the period from the 19th Century
onwards. Students will gain an understanding of the development and
connections of sport and recreation in Canada, through diverse topics such
as the playground movement, amateur and professional sport systems, the
development of national and provinical parks, the institutionalization of
specific sports,and the historical trajectory of physical education and fitness
activities. Prerequisites: Either RSS 2023 or RSS 1042 .
RSS 4024
RSS 4032
Advanced Programming
3ch (3C)
Provides senior students with a facilitated experiential learning opportunity
to plan, implement and evaluate programs and events in the recreation and
sport context. This course is designed to build on the foundations from prior
experiences and courses. A variety of content delivery methods will be used
in addition to an applied experience. Prerequisites: RSS 1213 , RSS 2032
and RSS 3072, or permission of the instructor.
Financial Management of Recreation and Sport
3 ch
Organizations
(3C)
This course will provide students with an in-depth examination of the
financial issues and challenges facing public and not-for-profit recreation
and sport organizations. The course will examine traditional revenue sources
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such as property taxes, and bonds but will also explore newer concepts of
resource generation such as exactions, less-than-fee simple acquisitions,
private-public partnerships, contracting out of services, sponsorship,
donations and foundations. Various budgeting and financial control systems
will also be examined. The course will utilize a variety of delivery methods
including lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, individual and smallgroup work. Prerequisite: RSS 3051 with a “C” or better.
3 ch
(3C)
This course examines strategies that enable people to increase control over
and improve their health at the individual, community, organizational, and
policy levels. It addresses health promotion principles and the change
process, including needs identification, planning, and evaluation.
Prerequisites:RSS 2081 Health and Wellness I, RSS 4083 Health and
Wellness II.
RSS 4063
Strategies for Health Promotion
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
Deals with the application of marketing theory to issues in recreation and
sport services. Prerequisite: ADM 1313 .
RSS 4081
Marketing of Recreation and Sport Services
3 ch
(3C)
An examination of community and societal factors that influence health,
including: income and social status, social support networks, education and
literacy, employment and working conditions, social and physical
environments, health services, gender, and culture. Prerequisites: RSS
2081 Health and Wellness I.
RSS 4083
Health and Wellness II
RSS 4092
Senior Integrative Course
3 ch
This course is intended as an integrating and culminating experience for
senior students in Recreation and Sport Studies. It will involve class
discussions, guest speakers, case studies, etc. that will enable students to
draw on their knowledge and experience to critique current issues, trends
and challenges in the field. Students will be responsible for helping to
identify issues to be discussed and for preparing and presenting issues in
class. Prerequisites: 90 ch and a C or better in all required 1000 and 2000
level RSS/KIN courses.
Directed Studies in Recreation and Sport
3 ch
Studies I
Provides opportunities to explore a number of special topics in recreation
and sport. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic
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will appear on the student’s transcript. Prerequisite: completion of 57 ch
towards BRSS degree.
Directed Studies in Recreation and Sport
3 ch
Studies II
Provides opportunities to explore a number of special topics in recreation
and sport. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic
will appear on the student’s transcript. Prerequisite: completion of 57 ch
towards BRSS degree.
RSS 4094
Selected Topics in Recreation and Sport
3 ch
Studies
Selected topics of special interest in the areas of recreation and sport are
examined in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues. Topics
will be specified by the Faculty. Title of the topic chosen will appear on the
student's transcript. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Open
only to students in third year and above.
RSS 4096
Selected Topics in Recreation and Sport
3 ch
Studies
Selected topics of special interest in the areas of recreation and sport are
examined in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues. Topics
will be specified by the Faculty. Title of the topic chosen will appear on the
student's transcript. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Open
only to students in third year and above.
RSS 4097
3 ch
(3C)
This course is an examination of the nature of community and the concept
and practice of community development in relation to sport and recreation
behaviour and services. It reviews differing interpretations and approaches
to community development and investigates current initiatives and projects
that encourage citizen engagement and community mobilization. Attention
is also given to potential problems and common strategies for addressing
the challenges. Prerequisites: Completion of 57 ch towards BRSS or BScKin
degrees or with instructor’s permission.
RSS 4223
Community Development
3 ch
(3C)
This course will focus on recent theoretical and empirical research on, and
the relationship among gender, sport, and leisure. Topics to be covered
include an analysis of men’s and women’s experiences, attitudes,
constraints, challenges and behaviours related to leisure and sport.
Emphasis will be placed on understanding ways in which gender relations
RSS 4242
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and gender role expectations affect and are affected by sport and leisure.
Prerequisite: must have completed 57 ch.
3 ch
(3C)
[W]
Provides students with an understanding of the theoretical concepts related
to the phenomenon of leadership and an appreciation of the practical
application of leadership within a variety of sport, recreation and physical
activity settings. Prerequisite: Student must have completed 57 ch toward
their degree.
RSS 4412
Leadership Principles and Practices
RSS 4900
Honours Research Project
6 ch [W]
BRSS Honours students must complete a research project under the
supervision of a faculty member. The project can take the form of a thesis,
report, or case study as determined by the faculty member. A presentation
is required. Prerequisite: Students must be accepted into the BRSS Honours
program (see Honours program degree requirements).
6 ch
(6C/L)
Continuation of RSS 3913 / 3914 . Prerequisite: must have completed 48ch
and have an agpa of at least 2.5
RSS 4910
Advanced Practicum