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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.
3 ch (3C)
[W]
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 1042
History of Sport and Recreation
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.
RSS 2032
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Recreation and Sport Programs and Events
3 ch (3C)
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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
RSS 2052
Foundations of Tourism (A)
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.
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.
RSS 1061
Recreation and Sport Delivery Systems
RSS 2062
Psycho-Social Aspects of Leisure
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 2081
Health and Wellness I
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, and repercussions associated with
health decision-making.
RSS 2113
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The Use of Computers in Sport and Recreation
Management
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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 3001
Assessment and Evaluation in Recreation & Sport
3 ch (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.
Comparative Programs in Physical Education, Recreation
3 ch (3C)
and Sport (A)
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
RSS 3051
Advanced Management of Sport and Recreation (A)
3 ch (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 .
RSS 3052
Recreation, Sport and the Law (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 introduction
to criminal law and contracts. Studied through lecture, case law and selected readings
all related to recreation and sport. Prerequisite:RSS 2011 .
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RSS 3100
Professional Internship
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 option.
Management Option: Pre-requisites include: ADM 2313 , RSS 2011 , RSS 2032 , RSS
1061 RSS 3001, , 12ch of Business Minor, and successful participation in all preparatory
activities preceding the internship.
Wellness Option: Pre-requites include: BIOL 1711 , BIOL 1782 , KIN 3081 , KIN
3282 , KIN 3481 , RSS 2011 , RSS 2032 , RSS 1061 , RSS 2081 , RSS 1213 , RSS 3001 , KIN
3093 , and RSS 4063 or 4083 .
RSS 3213
Leisure Education and Facilitation Techniques (A)
3 ch (3C)
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.
RSS 3223
Youth Development through Recreation and Sport
3 ch (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.
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
RSS 3914
Practicum II
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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.
Facility Planning and Design for Physical Education and
3 ch (3C)
Recreation
[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
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 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 .
RSS 4024
Canadian History of Pucks, Parks and Playgrounds
3 ch (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
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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 4025 Modern Olympic Studies
3 ch (3C)
In this course, the modern Olympic movement is considered in light of historical and
sociological approaches. Students will study and debate major issues such as competitiveness,
politics, nationalism, and commercialization, and assess the influence of significant individuals
and events, both inside and outside of the Olympic movement, on the shape of the Olympic
Games.
RSS 4032 Event Management
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 (3C)
Organizations
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 such as property taxes, and bonds but
will also explore newer concepts of resource generation such as exactions, less-thanfee 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 small-group work.
Prerequisite: RSS 3051 with a “C” or better.
RSS 4053
RSS 4063
Strategies for Health Promotion
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
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I, RSS 4083 Health and Wellness II.
RSS 4081
Marketing and Sponsorship in the Recreation and Sport
Industry
3 ch (3C)
[W]
This course involves the application of marketing and sponsorship concepts, theories, and
strategies with regards to sport and recreation in the private, commercial, voluntary and public
sectors. Marketing and sponsorship policies, strategies and tactics in terms of product, price,
place, promotion, and public relations will be explored.
Prerequisite: ADM 1313 or permission of instructor.
RSS 4083
Health and Wellness II
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 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.
RSS 4093
Directed Studies in Recreation and Sport Studies I
3 ch
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
Directed Studies in Recreation and Sport Studies II
3 ch
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 4096
Selected Topics in Recreation and Sport Studies
3 ch
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
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approval is required prior to registration. Open only to students in third year and
above.
RSS 4097
Selected Topics in Recreation and Sport Studies
3 ch
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 4223
Community Development
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 4242
Gender, Sport and Leisure
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 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. Note: Credit will
not be given for both RSS 3311 and 4412.
RSS 3311
Leadership Principles and Practices
RSS 4800 Directed Studies in Recreation and
Sport Studies
6ch (6C)
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
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student’s transcript. Prerequisite: completion of 57 ch towards BRSS degree.
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
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Advanced Practicum