REL Learning Outcomes
Undergraduate Courses
General Education
REL 211.01
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and differences of recreation, play and leisure for all
populations in a variety of settings.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of societal and cultural factors including technology, economic,
political and environmental influences affecting recreation, play and leisure.
3. Understand recreation, play and leisure in the context of the life cycle focusing on attitudes and
values, behavior, limitations and depleting resources.
4. Understand the number and complexity of organizational resources providing opportunities to,
and enhancements of, the leisure experience.
5. Understand how to access the diverse leisure service systems available such as public, private,
commercial and institutional programs.
6. Understand the responsibility of the leisure service profession to create opportunities for persons
with special needs and differing abilities.
7. Understand the differences and relationships between work and leisure in the western culture.
8. Develop through oral presentation the ability to communicate effectively.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical background of recreation, play and leisure
exploring growth that has taken place over the years.
10. Research cultural and religious theories that impact the field of recreation, play and leisure.
11. Understand surrounding diversity, ethnicity, race, gender, and sexuality and how recreation and
leisure can mitigate and reduce prejudice and discrimination in our society.
REL 211.02
1. Understand the fundamental concepts and differences of recreation, play and leisure for all
populations in a variety of settings.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of societal and cultural factors including technology, economics,
political and environmental influences affecting recreation, play and leisure
3. Understand recreation, play and leisure in the context of the life style focusing on attitudes and
values, behavior, limitations and depleting resources.
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4. Understand the number and complexity of organizational resources providing opportunities to,
and enhancements of, the leisure experience.
5. Understand how to access the diverse leisure service system available such as public, private,
commercial and institutional programs.
6. Understand the responsibility of the leisure service profession to create opportunities for persons
with special needs and differing abilities.
7. Understand the difference and relationships between work and leisure in the western culture.
8. Develop through oral presentation the ability to communicate effectively.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the historical background of recreation, play and leisure.
10. Understand issues surrounding diversity, ethnicity, race, gender and sexuality and how recreation
and leisure can mitigate and reduce prejudice and discrimination in our society.
REL 315
1. Demonstrate comprehension of the issue of globalization and identify factors that influence
globalization.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the positive and negative sociocultural, economic, and
environmental impacts of international tourism development.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of culture and cultural differences on intercultural
communication, service perception, and tourist behavior.
4. Recognize the pervasiveness of international tourism-related issues in current events.
5. Identify various niche forms of tourism and understand their impacts on the cultures, economies,
and environments of international destinations.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of multicultural competence in the context of
international tourism.
7. Demonstrate detailed knowledge about the role of tourism in a specific international tourism
destination.
REL 406
Department of Recreation & Leisure: Student Learning Outcomes
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1. You will demonstrate understanding of basic concepts of
• selected demographics related to the older adult cohort;
• a life-span/developmental perspective to aging as a process;
 diversity among the three generations that compose older adulthood: persons who are young
old, persons who are old, and persons who are old-old.
2. You will demonstrate understanding of personal and societal attitudes toward leisure for frail and
well elderly by:
• identifying myths and stereotypes of aging;
• using appropriate terminology/language related to older adults as a discrete population;
 becoming familiar with social responsibility and legislation and their impacts on the quality of
lives of older persons.
3. You will demonstrate understanding of characteristics of older adults in regard to leisure and
aging.
• biological and physiological aspects and theories of aging;
• psychological aspects of aging including intellectual functioning and mental/emotional health
• current socio-economic conditions and key societal trends and issues such as activism, ageism,
elder abuse, chronic illness, longevity, and intergenerational exchange
• issues related to life transitions, grief, loss, and death.
4. You will understand the values in leisure service delivery
• identifying the importance of leisure, play, and recreation as they relate to the older adult
moving through his/her life course;
 examining the attitudes, values, and behaviors of older persons regarding recreation
participation;
• learning about assessment of leisure needs by service providers in geriatric settings;
• participating in field trips and assessing exemplary resources such as senior centers, adult day
care, and long term care facilities;
• examining your own leisure and work lifestyle for your continued development and
expression throughout your older years.
5. You will understand crucial trends and contemporary issues in leisure and aging.
• attending guest lectures/discussions about current care provision options for older adults, in
regard to their family relationships and socio-economic status;
• evaluating media and marketing trends and issues affecting portrayals and consumer behavior
of persons who are aging;
• exploring retirement as a multifaceted personal and societal phenomenon with a range of
retirement-related programs (such as pre-retirement counseling to voluntary association
membership).
6. You will demonstrate ability to communicate with positive impact in the discipline of leisure
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REL Core
PRO 401
1. Conduct personal and professional self-assessment in order to identify what is the best fit for
internship and other employment opportunities.
2. Identify and articulate internship goals and objectives.
3. Research, develop profiles of and identify potential internship sites to determine the best-fit for
future careers.
4. Demonstrate the ability to write appropriate cover letters and resumes.
5. Demonstrate correct interview techniques by participating in mock interviews through the office
of career services.
6. Demonstrate the ability to create portfolios including electronic portfolios via ANGEL
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the internship selection process including writing letters of
acceptance and decline.
8. Demonstrate readiness for internship by creating a checklist of pre-internship planning items.
9. Demonstrate an understanding of the concepts and issues related to a profession and
professional organizations, and be able to select organizational memberships that are congruent with
career goals.
10. Demonstrate an understanding of ethical principles and professionalism as applied to all
professional practices, attitudes and behaviors in the internship selection process and other
professional endeavors.
11. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of professional competence and the resources
available for professional development.
12. Demonstrate cultural competence and other issues of diversity in preparation for working with a
diverse clientele and staff in multicultural environments.
13. Through the oral presentation and research processes the student will demonstrate the ability to
utilize effectively the tools of communication, including technical writing, speech and audio-visual
techniques.
14. Students will demonstrate knowledge of state labor law and organizational culture in the
application of labor practices in various organizations.
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15. Students will demonstrate understanding of the responsibilities of the students, placement sites,
and the academic department during the practicum placement and other employment situations.
16. Students will demonstrate an understanding of the value of professional networking as a toll for
making the college to career transition by attending professional conferences and workshops.
PRO 421-426
1. Students will gain an understanding of the ethical principles and professionalism.
2. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of programs and services to enhance individual,
group, and community quality of life.
3. Students will gain the ability to implement the following principles and procedures related to the
program/event planning for individual, group and community quality of life:
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assessment of needs
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development of outcome-oriented goals and objectives
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marketing of program/events
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implementation of programs/events
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evaluation of program/events
4. Students will gain an understanding of group dynamics and processes.
5. Students will gain an ability to use various leadership techniques to enhance individual, group and
community experiences.
6. Students will gain formal field experience toward the 100 total documented clock hours in
appropriate recreation organizations/agencies prior to internship.
REL 302
1. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the scope of
the profession that is the focus of the Program, along with professional practices of that profession.
Professional organizations.
2. Current issues and trends in the profession.
3. You will acquire an understanding of the roles and relationships and use of diverse delivery
systems, addressing recreation, park resources and leisure.
4. You will acquire an understanding of the legal foundations of providing recreation & leisure
services and to own, maintain and operate parks in the public sector.
5. You will acquire an understanding of the ethical principles and professionalism.
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6. You will acquire an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional competence and
available resources for professional development.
7. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate entry-level knowledge of the historical,
scientific, and philosophical foundations of the profession(s) for which the Program prepares
students.
8. History and development of the profession.
9. You will acquire an understanding of the conceptual foundation of play, recreation and leisure.
10. You will acquire an understanding of significance of play, recreation, and leisure in contemporary
society.
11. You will acquire an understanding of the significance of play, recreation and leisure throughout
the life span.
12. You will acquire an understanding of the interrelationship between leisure behavior and the
natural environment.
13. You will acquire an understanding of the importance of leisure service delivery systems for
diverse populations .
14. Students will also learn to become a professional who can embrace diversity and obtain
knowledge to work in different cultural setting through increased respect and understanding.
15. You will be able to assess the significance of leisure within socio-cultural, economical, political,
and environmental context and can apply the knowledge and skills to develop accessible leisure and
recreation program to enhance human well-being across all cultures
16. You will be able to access and utilize sources of information and material to develop working
knowledge based on the global trends and needs.
17. You will become leisure professional who not only can comprehend how various leisure services
work but also has the cultural sensitiveness to adapt programs based on choices and preferences of
the global clientele.
REL 306
1. Students will understand the significance of play, recreation and leisure in contemporary society
as they affect individuals with differing abilities.
2. Students will understand the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life cycle
as they affect individuals with differing abilities.
3. Students will understand ethical principles and professionalism.
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4. Students will understand the importance of leisure service delivery systems for diverse
populations (in this class, individuals with differing abilities).
5. Students will understand inclusive practices as they apply to operating programs and services for
individuals with differing abilities.
6. Students will gain an understanding of the variety of programs and services to enhance individual,
group, and community quality of life.
7. Students will gain the ability to implement the following principles and procedures related to
program/event planning for individual, group, and community quality of life:
 Assessment of needs
 Development of outcome-oriented goals and objectives
 Marketing of program/events
 Implementation of program/events
 Evaluation of programs/events
8. Students will gain an understanding of group dynamics and processes.
9. Students will to use various leadership techniques to enhance the individual, group, and
community experiences.
10. Students will be able to utilize the tools of professional communication.
11. Students will gain knowledge of the following principle of developing areas and facilities/
12. Students will gain and understanding of the impact of social attitudes toward illness and disability
and of the attitudes and self-concepts held by individuals with illness and/or disabilities during leisure
experiences.
13. Students will gain an understanding of the role of the therapeutic recreation professional as an
advocate for leisure and human rights and services for individuals with illness and disabilities
REL 307
1. You will continue to acquire an understanding of the concept of a profession and professional
organizations and the responsibilities of professionals in leisure and human service agencies.
2. To develop time management skills in a workplace environment.
3. To develop concepts acquired in REL 308 Recreation Programming & Leadership.
4. To display the ability to develop & accomplish a set of goals & objectives for this practicum.
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5. To display an understanding of the specific part of the leisure delivery service system, the field
site is a part of.
6. You will continue to acquire an understanding of contemporary professional issues and the trends
impacting leisure and human service agencies.
7. Display an ability to write reports as required by the field site.
8. You will continue to acquire an understanding of the ethical principals and professionalism as
applied
to all professional practices, attitudes and behaviors in the leisure service delivery.
9. You will continue to acquire an understanding of the importance of maintaining professional
competence and use of resources for professional development.
10. To continue to develop personal AND professional recreation & leisure philosophies that will
include: issues of disabilities, diversity, stress management, and life cycle development.
11. To continue to develop leadership skills.
REL 308
1. Demonstrate the ability to implement the following principles and procedures related to
program/event planning for individual, group, and community quality of life:
a. Development of outcome-oriented goals and objectives.
b. Selection and coordination of programs, events, and resources.
c. Implementation of programs and events.
2. Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the ability to facilitate recreation and
leisure experiences for diverse clientele, settings, cultures, and contexts.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of the importance of leisure service delivery systems for diverse
populations.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of the inclusive practices as they apply to operating programs and
services.
5. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles, interrelationships, and use of diverse leisure service
delivery systems in promoting community development.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of the variety of programs and services to enhance individual,
group, and community quality of life.
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7. Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the ability to evaluate service and
experience offerings and to use evaluation data to improve the quality of offerings.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of group dynamics and processes.
9. Demonstrate the ability to use various leadership techniques to enhance individual, group, and
community experiences.
9. Demonstrate the ability to utilize the tools of professional communication.
10. Demonstrate the ability to apply current technology to professional practice.
REL 312
1. Understanding of the impact that leisure delivery systems have on the economic development of
a community, including the costs and benefits of programs.
2. Knowledge of the selection and coordination of programs, events and resources including public,
nonprofit, and private sectors within the community.
3. Understanding of the need to advertise, publicize, and promote programs/events with emphasis
on pricing, positioning, product, place, and public relations.
4. Understanding of the fundamental principles and procedures of management including goals and
objectives, policy and philosophy.
5. Understanding of the principles and procedures of human resource management such as
planning, staffing, labor relations, conflict resolution, decision-making, and workplace diversity.
6. Understanding of the principles and procedures of supervisory leadership including
communication, motivation, performance appraisals, recruitment, interviewing, retention and
supervision of staff and volunteers.
7. Understanding of the principles and procedures of budgeting and financial management
concentrating on financing, methods, accountability, purchasing, inventory and fiscal policies.
8. Understanding of the principles and procedures related to agency marketing techniques and
strategies promoting agency services, product life cycle, public relations, and various forms of
media.
9. Ability to utilize the tools of professional communications concentrating on technical writing,
public speaking; presentation methods like audio-visual/multimedia resources.
10. Ability to apply current technology to professional practice using such applications as software
packages, web pages, and graphic tools.
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11. Knowledge of legal concepts including contracts, human rights, property and torts as applied to
leisure services.
12. Knowledge of regulatory and methods of compliance and how to comply with professional, legal
and regulatory standards.
13. Understanding of safety, emergency, and risk management related to recreation, park resources
and leisure services by developing and implementing management plans that assure the health
and safety of staff and participants.
REL 402/502
Students graduating from the program shall demonstrate the ability to apply relevant knowledge of
professional practice, and the historical, scientific, and philosophical foundations to develop valid and
sound arguments on which to base decisions about professional policies, procedures, practices,
techniques, and related ethical and professional issues.
Professional Practice:
o The importance of professional competence and the resources available for
professional development (lecture and leisure issues forum).
o Societal issues related to race, gender, ethnicity, and sexual preference that will likely
impact the delivery of recreation and leisure services (lecture and case study
presentation).
o Utilize effectively the tools of communication, including technical writing, speech and
audio-visual techniques (all assignments).
B. Professional Policies:
o Identify and comprehend of a number of the contemporary professional issues and
trends and how they impact the delivery of recreation and leisure services (lecture,
GVRPS Conference and case study presentation).
o Identify principles of risk management planning and the development and
implementation of a risk management plan (lecture and playground project).
o Recognize concepts and issues related to a profession and professional organizations
as related to recreation and leisure services (lecture, current issues scrapbook, case
study).
C. Ethical and Professional Issues:
o Comprehend the importance and nature of ethical principles and professionalism as
applied to all professional practices, attitudes and behaviors in recreation and leisure
services (lecture, case study, How Full Is Your Bucket).
o Identify and report indicators of child maltreatment and of the procedures for
reporting suspected incidences as a risk management function (NY State Child Abuse
and Identification training).
o Present comprehension of the legislative process and the impact of policy formation
on recreation and leisure behaviors and services in all levels of government,
community organizations, and business enterprises (lecture and legislative letter).
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o Comprehend issues related to diversity and making available opportunities for diverse
recreation and leisure activities for all populations, including those with special needs
and disabilities (lecture, Diversity Conference, current issues scrapbook, case study).
REL 403
1. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate, structures ways of thinking to solve
through a comprehensive internship of not less than 562 ½ clock hours, the ability to use diverse,
problems related to different facets of professional practice, engage in advocacy, and stimulate
innovation.
2. Students will demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge gained throughout their academic
career by successfully completing an internship that is a full-time continuing experience in
appropriate professional recreation organization/agency.
REL 410
1. Ability to evaluate service and experience offerings and to use evaluation data to improve the
quality of offerings
2. Ability to apply basic principles of research and data analysis related to recreation, park resources
and leisure services (
3. Knowledge of the relationship of goals and objectives to the assessment and evaluation
processes.
4. Knowledge of the purpose and principles, procedures and interpretation, and application of
research and evaluation methodology related to specific programs and the leisure services field.
5. Knowledge of procedures and techniques for assessment of leisure needs.
6. Ability to utilize effectively the tools of communication, including technical writing, speech, and
audiovisual techniques.
7. Ability to use computer and statistical techniques appropriately in the assessment and evaluation
of recreation and leisure services.
8. Understanding of the roles of research and evaluation in the design and operation of leisure
services, areas, and facilities.
9. Understanding of the role of research and evaluation in the program management of leisure
service organizations.
10. Understanding of the role of research and evaluation to personnel management in leisure service
organization.
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11. Understanding of the ethical and legal implications of undertaking evaluative research in leisure
service organizations.
REL 414
1. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate knowledge of the scope of the
profession, professional practice, and the historical, scientific, and philosophical foundations of the
relevant recreation, park resources, leisure experiences or human service industries:
2. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate the ability to apply relevant knowledge
of professional practice, and historical, scientific, and philosophical foundations to develop valid and
sound arguments on which to base decisions about professional policies, procedures, practices,
techniques, and related ethical and professional issues.
3. You will demonstrate knowledge of environmental ethics and its relationship to leisure behavior
(lecture and group projects: see “Project Scenario” and Analysis Assignments below).
4. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate the ability to design, implement, and
evaluate recreation, park resources, leisure and human service offerings facilitating targeted human
experiences and that embrace personal and cultural dimensions of diversity.
5. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate the ability to design experiences clearly
reflecting application of knowledge from relevant facets of contemporary professional practices,
science and philosophy.
6. You will demonstrate the ability to apply the following principles and procedures of developing
areas and facilities:
A. Assessment of the social, environmental, physical and impact to the environment to
determine the suitability of a site for the development and construction of recreation areas
and facilities.
B. Development & construction planning techniques.
C. Functional design as it relates to maximizing citizen participation while assuring
environmental conservation.
D. Operation & maintenance.
7. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate the ability to facilitate recreation and
leisure experiences for diverse clientele, settings, cultures, and contexts.
8. You will demonstrate the ability to apply inclusive practices as they apply to: Design of areas and
facilities.
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9. Students graduating from the Program shall demonstrate the ability to evaluate service and
experience offerings and to use evaluation data to improve the quality of offerings.
B. Evaluation of the appropriateness of a recreation facility as it relates to the citizens and its
potential location.
c. To prepare & implement, maintenance plans including routine, preventive and emergency
maintenance.
10. Demonstrate knowledge of contracts and tort law.
11. You will demonstrate the ability to apply to effectively utilize tools of communication, including
technical writing, speech, and audio-visual techniques.
12. You will demonstrate knowledge of the principles of risk as it applies to planning, design and
construction of recreation facilities.
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Recreation Management Concentration
REL 411
1. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the U. S. Constitution and the Federal Court System.
2. Students will demonstrate knowledge of federal laws and regulations of:
free speech, NEPA – Environmental law, OSHA – Employee safety, EEOC - Employment,
discrimination and harassment, Federal Employees Compensation Act, the APA : 1946, AllenBacon Act (Prevailing Wage Act), Copyright & movie/music use in parks
3. Students will demonstrate knowledge of the NYS Constitution and the NYS Court System.
4. Students will demonstrate knowledge of NYS laws and regulations of:
Home Rule, Employment/labor, Unemployment insurance, Workers compensation, State
Environmental Quality Regulations – SEQR (Environmental, wetlands, herbicide/pesticide
application), Health (Aquatics & Food Service), Eminent Domain, Local financing, Referendums,
Sunshine & sun set laws, Public authorities, and zoning as it applies to parks & recreation.
5. Students will demonstrate knowledge of case law (torts).
REL 416
1. The ability to differentiate the non-profit sector from the public and commercial recreation and
leisure delivery system sectors.
2. The ability to explain the history of the development of the non-profit sector.
3. The ability to explain the current status and future trends of the non-profit sector of the
recreation and leisure delivery system.
4. The ability to define characteristics and goals of non-profit organizations.
5. The ability to explain the legal requirements for creating a non-profit organization.
6. The ability to explain general organization structure.
7. Able to develop formal meeting agenda
8. The ability to explain fiscal operations such as: budgeting, the budget cycle, revenue generation,
and accounting.
9. An understanding of fundraising and grant writing as an integral element of non-profit
organizational operations.
10. An understanding of strategic planning as it relates to non-profit organizations.
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11. An understanding of basic grant writing techniques and how to locate possible philanthropic
organizations.
12. The ability to explain characteristics and missions various non-profit organizations.
13. An understanding of organizational survival techniques for sustaining an organization.
14. An understanding of personnel roles and responsibilities in non-profit organizations.
REL 430
 Understand the role of event planning in the recreation and tourism industry.
 Understand the event management process.
 Demonstrate knowledge of the unique needs for planning various formats of event.
 Conduct comprehensive needs assessments and feasibility studies.
 Identify the resources necessary to stage a successful special event.
 Identify and prioritize event mission, goals and objectives.
 Establish relevant themes for a special event.
 Identify all potential challenges to a successful event and choose appropriate solutions by
using efficient planning scenarios.
 Structure and manage an event planning schedule or the master event timetable.
 Develop creative elements including decor and entertainment and properly sequencing them
at events.
 Understand the legal elements and ethical issues associated with planning an event.
 Analyze and implement professional registration, admission procedures, security, and
protocol.
 Analyze, establish and implement a public relations strategy relevant to special eventsincluding the event proposal, invitations, advertising, publicity, contexts, promotional
merchandise, sales, promotions, packaging, and personal appearances.
 Understand the key components of events contracts.
 Conduct a thorough risk management assessment for events.
 Understand and comply with copyright, trademark, and service market protection
requirements.
 Understand the basic health department requirements for food and beverage service;
recognize and implement alcohol liability safeguards.
 Develop successful strategies for fundraising events.
 Plan and manage the special event budget.
 Be able to conduct a comprehensive evaluation of a special event.
 Create, customize, and manage a database system.
 Apply word-processing skills in writing papers and apply oral communication techniques in
presenting information.
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Access special event information using the internet, databases, journals, textbooks, and other
relevant media.
Understand the value of partnership in special event planning.
Apply teamwork in accomplishing group goals and projects.
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Therapeutic Recreation Concentration
REL 305
1. Interpret the value of recreation, leisure, and play in the prevention, intervention/treatment, and
rehabilitation of primary and secondary disabilities.
2. Describe the nature and etiology of illness and disability and their effects on functioning.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to use basic medical and psychiatric terminology.
4. Discuss the theories and concepts of habilitation, rehabilitation, normalization and integration,
therapy/treatment, maintenance, and prevention as they relate to TR services.
5. Demonstrate understanding of the psychological, sociological, physiological, and historical
significance and contributions of TR services.
6. Interpret models of TR services in healthcare and health promotion.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of the professional roles of the practitioner as therapist,
facilitator, advocate, leisure counselor/educator, recreation specialist.
8. Demonstrate an understanding of the need for and the practice of ethical and professional
behaviors.
9. Discuss training, testing, credentialing, membership in professional organizations as
responsibilities to and protection for the public.
10. Discuss administrative issues: legislative impact, TR protocols and pathways, marketing needs,
finance and fiscal accountability.
11. Demonstrate basic knowledge of the facilitation techniques and interventions.
12. Demonstrate understanding of the significance of multiculturalism in therapeutic recreation.
REL 320
1. Demonstrate increased self-awareness in student’s own leisure lifestyle and personality.
2. Demonstrate the ability to define and discuss the definition and purpose of leisure education.
3. Understand the concepts and theories that serve as a foundation for leisure education.
4. Demonstrate knowledge of leisure education models.
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5. Demonstrate basic leisure education skills to be used with clients from the target areas of leisure
education.
6. Develop skills necessary to use TR assessment tools.
7. Demonstrate ability to interpret leisure education assessments.
8. Organize and lead a leisure education program.
REL 407
1. To demonstrate an understanding of comprehensive and specific program planning for TR,
activity & task analysis, and program adaptation/modification by:
A. Reading and discussing texts and articles related to course concepts
B. Passing mid-term and final exams, and quizzes as appropriate
C. Participating in an experiential learning exercise in order to demonstrate an understanding of
therapeutic relationships with clients and how clients' needs, preferences, desires,
motivations, and attitudes influence program planning
D. Observing at least one organization's TR department and developing a Comprehensive
Program Plan (CPP) based on the observations, experiential learning activities, readings,
discussions, and course assignments.
2. To demonstrate an understanding of the TR process
(assessment/planning/implementation/evaluation) across a continuum of treatment/leisure
education/recreation participation by:
A. Reading and discussing text books and articles related to class work
B. Passing mid-term and final exams, and quizzes as appropriate
C. Participating in an experiential learning exercise in order to demonstrate an understanding of
how individual clients and therapeutic relationships effect program planning
D. Observing the practice of TR in at least one agency and assembling a CPP utilizing
observations, documents, interactive learning components, readings, discussions, and course
assignments.
3. To demonstrate knowledge of evaluation strategies and quality assurance measures of leisure
service delivery systems by:
A. Program observation & monitoring, documentation, and customer satisfaction initiatives
B. Participating in interactive learning sessions with individual clients to gather qualitative
information on leisure services
C. Reading and discussing text books and articles relevant to evaluative measures
D. Passing mid-term and final examinations, and quizzes as appropriate
4. To demonstrate knowledge of professional issues from supportive professional documents and
literature, (which will be utilized in future internship and employment experiences) by: (9D.05)
A. Compiling resources for their CPP such as trade journals, survey materials, professional
memberships, certifications, policies/procedures/standards, etc.
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B. Reading and discussion of texts and articles regarding current trends and issues in TR, health
care, and human services.
5. Graduate students will demonstrate the ability to apply program planning principles [additionally]
by designing a new or revising an existing CPP or an agency or individual and implementing a oneday intensive or multiple-session workshop for a specific client population.
REL 408
1. To demonstrate increased self-awareness and understand the importance of self-awareness
when fostering therapeutic relationships and providing therapeutic interventions.
2. To demonstrate increased awareness of the creative process and how it can be utilized to
enhance quality of life.
3. To explore ways through which the arts and recreation activities can be utilized to remediate
functional deficits and enhance quality of life for all individuals.
4. To demonstrate facilitation skills and intervention techniques that assist in remediating functional
deficits and foster an individual's ability to engage in leisure activities.
5. To learn interdisciplinary approaches to the provision of services.
6. To demonstrate the ability to develop individual outcome-oriented treatment protocols.
7. To demonstrate the understanding of strategies and techniques for enhancing client motivation.
8. To demonstrate understanding of the concepts related to activity analysis.
REL412/512
1. Demonstrate an understanding of the roles, functions, and trends in health and human service
agencies and the role of therapeutic recreation in these settings.
2. Demonstrate an understanding of the nature and implications of governmental regulations,
professional standards of practice, external accreditation, and agency standards relative to
therapeutic recreation service.
3. Demonstrate an understanding of credentialing processes and the ability to comply with
credentialing standards in therapeutic recreation service.
4. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply effective management techniques,
particularly financial, personnel, and reimbursement, to therapeutic recreation service provision.
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5. Demonstrate an understanding of referral, discharge, and transition processes in a continuum of
client care.
6. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply legal and ethical principles to the practice
and conduct of therapeutic recreation services.
7. Demonstrate an understanding of and ability to apply local, state, and federal legislation,
regulations and standards to therapeutic recreation services.
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Tourism Management Concentration
REL 303
1. To understand the concepts and theories related to employee services and recreation in the
corporate sector including benefits to the organization, employees, retirees, families and the
community.
2. To acquaint the student with the history of corporate recreation from the beginning to present
with emphasis on growth.
3. To develop skills relevant to recreation and related fields while learning how to sell technical and
creative abilities for career success.
4. To develop a dynamic philosophy concerning recreation into the next century and beyond.
5. To have the student understand the importance of support, quality, communications,
presentations and delivery of services for justification of recreation in an organization.
6. To examine sociological, political, economic, and technological issues clarifying the scope of
commercial recreation.
7. To understand the interrelatedness of providers and manufacturers, many of which are not
traditionally viewed as a recreation business.
8. To become aware of current business issues and understand product development, feasibility
studies, start-up, delivery and evaluation of services.
9. To examine leisure operations and determine how conference and business planning affects both
business and professional goals and objectives.
10. To look at commercial recreation either as a business opportunity (entrepreneur) or career
placement (working for a business).
11. To understand the art of service through demographics, trend analysis, quality goods, feedback.
12. To have knowledge of professional organizations for developmental opportunities, contacts and
certification requirements.
REL 314
1. Describe the history and significance of travel and tourism as a sector of the New York, United
States, and world economies.
2. Describe the organization of the travel and tourism industry and how services are administered
statewide, nationally, and internationally.
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3. Describe the components of the travel and tourism system.
4. Describe the factors that influence the supply and demand of travel and tourism opportunities.
5. Describe the travel and tourism marketing process, including the primary market research
methods and marketing strategies.
6. Describe the importance of travel research, its methods, uses, and benefits.
7. Describe the issues and concerns of travel and tourism development in New York, the United
States, and the world.
REL 395
1. Articulate the four pillars of sustainability and apply them to tourism and recreation contexts.
2. Understand the relationships between tourism and larger economic, sociocultural, and
environmental systems.
3. Apply the principles of sustainability into designing and managing socially and environmentally
responsible tourism destinations and products.
REL 435
1. Demonstrate knowledge of the historical evolution of resorts and the various types of resorts that
exist in contemporary society
2. Have a working understanding of the resort development process so that they are equipped to
communicate with architects, construction managers, planners, and city officials regarding resort
development
3. Demonstrate their understanding of the resort development process and the day-to-day
operations of a resort hotel through the completion of a comprehensive resort proposal
4. Improve communication and teamwork skills through oral presentations and team projects
5. Improve research and critical thinking skills through the completion of a scholarly article critique
6. Clarify their personal understanding of what it means to work in the resort industry and identify
potential career opportunities within the resort industry
REL 440
1. Demonstrate their understanding of developing marketing strategies and achieving marketing
objectives through the development of a comprehensive marketing plan.
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2. Demonstrate a critical analysis of television advertising through the completion of a media
review.
3. Improve communication and teamwork skills through oral presentations and team projects
Understand the distinctions between marketing, sales, promotion, and advertising.
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Graduate Courses
1. Students will develop a basic understanding of the principles and concepts of leisure related
philosophical thought and terminology by: Completing class readings, engaging in assignments
focusing on theoretical philosophical inquiry, and researching basic terminology definitions.
2. Students will understand the major philosophical schools of thought, and their relationship to
recreation and leisure, in. both eastern and western societies from primitive man to present by
completing the assigned readings and composing thoughtful questions of a philosophical nature for
discussion at weekly meetings.
3. Students will apply basic philosophical understanding of each school of thought to the leisure
phenomenon by engaging in a variety of class activities and learning experiences focusing on the
major philosophical perspective for each week and completing a major paper detailing the student's
leisure philosophy with reference to each topic covered in the course.
4. Students will demonstrate advanced oral and written communication skills by facilitating at
least one group discussion, as assigned by the instructor and preparing weekly written discussion
questions. Students will also address this objective by completing a major paper detailing the
student's personal leisure philosophy with reference to each topic covered in the course.
REL 602
1. Students will be able to examine the major applications of social psychology to the study of
leisure and recreation. In addition, major human development theories will also be explored.
2. Upon successful completion of the course, the student should be able to describe major social
psychological and developmental concepts and theories that have been applied to leisure and
recreation and to compare and contrast various theoretical approaches that have been used in the
social psychological analysis of leisure behavior.
3. Students will obtain better understanding on the four main cross-cutting themes with which to
view the social psychology of leisure: Constraints, motivation, globalization/internationalism and
lifespan.
4. The student will learn to critically assess the application of social psychological theories to leisure
contexts from both theoretical and methodological perspectives.
REL 605
1. An understanding of the conceptual basis of administration and management.
2. Knowledge of the nature of administrative problems associated with the leisure profession.
3. Knowledge of the different management theories and techniques in leisure service
administration.
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4. Knowledge of the use of technology in the administration of leisure services.
5. An understanding of principles and practices in employee-management relationships.
6. An understanding of the need to promote diversity in the workplace and the unique problems
and issues associated with diverse recreation agencies.
7. An understanding of the difference between decision making, choice, and problem solving.
8. Critically explore issues confronting the administration and management of leisure studies.
9. An understanding of the precursors to creative problem solving.
10. Knowledge and understanding of the roles organizational culture and climate play in leisure
organizations.
11. Knowledge of various problem solving approaches and techniques.
12. An understanding of, and ability to apply the stages of the problem solving model in the
development and presentation of administrative issues.
13. Knowledge and understanding of the significance in conflict resolution, negotiation, and applied
methods.
REL 610
1. An understanding of the conceptual foundation of leisure.
2. An understanding of basic programming concepts.
3. Knowledge of the nature of recreation activities.
4. Knowledge of how individuals experience leisure throughout the life-cycle.
5. An understanding of the elements of situated activity system.
6. The ability to apply the Benefits Based Programming Model in developing conceptual programs.
7. Knowledge of the leisure service product.
8. An understanding of the value of goals and objectives in the program planning process.
9. An understanding of the process of developing program mission statements.
10. An understanding of the needs assessment process.
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11. An understanding of the program design model.
12. An understanding of the creative program design model.
13. An understanding of techniques used in preparing the program plan.
14. An understanding of techniques for program promotion.
15. An understanding of registration procedures used in programming.
16. An understanding of human resource needs and management in programming.
17. An understanding of program budgeting strategies and pricing philosophies.
18. An understanding of program evaluation models.
19. The ability to apply program evaluation models in evaluating recreation programs.
20. The ability to express expert scholarship/presentation in oral and written communication by
researching, planning, presenting, and evaluating various elements of programming.
REL 612
1 Students will study and understand client assessment and evaluation as systematic organized
initiation of the purposeful process of TR.
2. Students will study and experience assessment materials appropriate for specific diagnostic
groups among persons with disabilities.
3. Students will study assessment in a bio-psychosocial framework as part of the treatment process
designed to effect changes in attitudes, behaviors, and skills of clients.
4. Students will understand validity and reliability in published assessment tools for therapeutic
recreation.
5. Students will examine a variety of assessment tools used in TR including unpublished assessment
tools and assessment materials that have not been analyzed for validity and reliability.
6. Students will investigate the role and autonomy of the client as a participant in the assessment
process that should respect clients’ values and strengths.
7. Student will learn methods in developing TR Assessments.
8. Students will investigate evaluation in TR from the perspective of outcome measurement
including client and program evaluation.
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9. Student will examine the development and use of protocols as a strategy for outcome
measurement in the practice of TR.
10. Students will understand the philosophical influences currently affecting outcomes.
11. Student will identify current practices in therapeutic recreation assessment and evaluation.
REL 613
1. To understand organizational theory, organizational behavior, and leadership theory and
implications for Therapeutic Recreation practice.
2. To understand and demonstrate an ability to understand and appreciate the significance of public
organizations and health care delivery systems.
3. To be able to analyze and assess organizational structures as well as the interactions and
relationships of structure and mission of the public organization.
4. To understand the need for optimizing performance within these public organizations.
5. To understand leadership challenges and characteristics required of contemporary health care
leaders.
6. To understand the strategies needed by leaders to facilitate, integrate, and coordinate complex
structures.
7. To understand and demonstrate problem-solving techniques for analyzing unique social and
organizational problems.
8. To understand the skills necessary to advocate for the Therapeutic Recreation profession.
REL 715
1. Locate, read, and interpret research literature in the field of recreation and leisure studies and
related disciplines.
2. Understand the advantages and disadvantages of a variety of research methods.
3. Isolate a research problem and construct an appropriate design and analysis protocol.
4. Develop a research proposal.
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