Department of Tourism, Recreation and Sport Management
LEI 2181 Leisure and Contemporary Society (3 credits)
Professor: Dr. Holly Donohoe hdonohoe@hhp.ufl.edu
COURSE DESCRIPTION AND OBJECTIVES
This course provides students with a broad understanding of the evolution of leisure values, behaviors, and
services as well contemporary issues and trends. Students will learn about the history and philosophy of
recreation and leisure in an international context, and the role of organized leisure in American communities,
and the changing social, economic, political and environmental context for leisure and its ties to the maturing
fields of sport and tourism.
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Understand the basic leisure concepts, philosophies, and values
Describe the evolution of leisure around the world
Understand how leisure affects individuals, groups, communities, and society
Identify roles that leisure plays in people’s lives, how leisure influences individual choice, social values,
the economy, the environment, and individual and community quality of life.
5. Identify the organizational philosophies shaping contemporary leisure management
6. Identity the various sectors that contribute to the provision of leisure services
7. Understand the social, economic, cultural and environmental trends that are or have the potential to
influence leisure into the future.
REQUIRED BOOK
McLean, D. and Hurd, A. (2015) Recreation and Leisure in Modern Society, Tenth Edition. Sudbury, MA:
Jones & Bartlett Learning. You may also use the 9th Edition (2012)
ONLINE LEARNING ENVIRONMENT
Please be aware that the online learning platform can sometimes present significant challenges, particularly to
students who are not ‘self-starters’ nor possess good time management skills. Unlike traditional classroom
settings in which each student gets the same class at a set time and day, the online setting is available to you 24
hours a day and gives students the opportunity to tailor class to their schedule. Please note, however, this course
is not entirely self-paced.
There are select times during which units and course materials will be available to you. You can view each
unit’s lectures at any time during the dates in which the unit is open. However, quizzes will only be made
available to you on the listed date(s). Given the online nature of this course, there will be no class meetings for
me to remind you of important due dates so please be sure to reference the syllabus to familiarize yourself with
these critical deadlines.
TECHNICAL DIFFICULTIES
Online access is your responsibility. If you experience trouble accessing the course or your GatorLink account,
or any other relevant issues, please contact the UF Computing Help Desk. Please email me immediately if you
have any questions or concerns with the content of the course. I will attempt to respond to your emails within 24
business hours during regular business hours (8am-5pm). Please remember to include the course prefix and
number in your emails and all correspondence must be presented in a professional manner.
SCHEDULING CONFLICTS, DEADLINES, AND MAKEUP POLICY
Please keep in mind, that should you have a conflict with the dates and/or times of the quizzes you must email
me at least five (5) days prior to reschedule. Only University accepted excuses will be permitted and
documentation must be provided.
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If personal circumstances arise that may interfere with your ability to meet an assignment deadline, please let
me know as soon as possible. Only University Accepted Excuses will be accepted and documentation must be
provided. Personal issues with respect to fulfillment of course requirements will be handled on an individual
basis. https://catalog.ufl.edu/ugrad/current/regulations/info/attendance.aspx.
SPECIAL ACCOMMODATIONS
Advise the Professor of your needs and register with the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office
will provide documentation to you, which you then give to the instructor when requesting accommodation.
GETTING HELP
If you are having difficulty with the course material, please email the Professor and/or visit the Health and
Human Performance Subject Guide at the UF Library: http://www.uflib.ufl.edu/cm/hhp/hhp.html. Or contact the
sport, tourism and recreation subject librarian: http://apps.uflib.ufl.edu/staffdir/SubjectSpecialist.aspx.
The University of Florida recognizes that pursuit of an online degree requires just as much student support as
pursuit of a traditional on-campus degree and therefore, each online program is responsible for providing the
same student support services to both students who are in residence on the main campus and those who are
seeking an online degree through distance learning.
Dean of Students Office
Do you need help resolving a conflict or would you like access to the student code of conduct? Visit the Dean of
Students site.
Counseling and Wellness Center
Would you like to speak to a counselor about a problem that you are having? Please visit our counseling and
wellness center.
Online Computing Help Desk- e-Learning Support Services
The UF Computing Help Desk is available to assist students when they are having technical issues.
Online Library Help Desk
The help desk is available to assist students with access to all UF Libraries resources.
Disabilities Resource Center
If you have a physical, learning, sensory or psychological disability, please visit our Disabilities Resource
Center. The Dean of Students Office provides individualized assistance for students with documented
disabilities. Services are based upon student need and impact of their specific disability. There is no requirement
for any student to self-identify as having a disability. However, students requesting classroom accommodations
must register with the Dean of Students Office and provide the appropriate documentation verifying their
disability. This is the student’s responsibility!
GRADING
Percentage
or points
earned in
class
Letter
Grade /
Grade
Point
90%100%
A
87%89%
B+
83%86%
B
80%82%
B-
77%79%
C+
73%76%
C
70%72%
C-
67%69%
D+
63%66%
D
60%62%
D-
4.0
3.33
3.0
2.67
2.33
2.0
1.67
1.33
1.0
0.67
Below
60%
E
*Tests and assignments will be graded so as to conform with UF Registrar’s grading policies:
http://www.registrar.ufl.edu/catalog/policies/regulationgrades.html
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COURSE GRADES
Component
Description
Points
Syllabus Quiz
Module 1
Module 2
Module 3
Module 4
Module 5
Module 6
5
Module 1 Discussion
5
Assignment 1
10
Module 1 Quiz
35
Module 2 Discussion
5
Assignment 2
10
Module 2 Quiz
35
Module 3 Discussion
5
Assignment 3
15
Module 3 Quiz
30
Module 4 Discussion
5
Assignment 4
15
Module 4 Quiz
30
Module 5 Discussion
5
Assignment 5
10
Module 5 Quiz
35
Module 6 Discussion
5
Assignment 6
15
Module 6 Quiz
30
Assignment 7
25
Module 7 Quiz
25
5
50
50
50
50
50
50
Module 7
50
TOTAL POINTS (N)
355
Midcourse survey – extra bonus credit (added to total course points)
5
End of course survey – extra bonus credit
5
FINAL GRADE = N + bonus points / 355 * 100
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COURSE SCHEDULE: TOPICS AND READINGS
*subject to modifications.
Lectures and Videos
Significance of Leisure
Perspectives on Leisure
Required Reading
Chapters 1
Leisure Defined
Module 1
Play Defined
Chapter 2
Recreation Defined
What Does Leisure Mean to You?
Ancient Civilizations
The Early Christian Era
The Renaissance
Module 2
The Colonial Period
Chapters 3 & 4
The Industrial Revolution
20th Century America
Leisure in the Modern Era
Leisure Motivation
Age
Chapter 5 & 6
Module 3
Gender
Race, Ethnicity, and Socioeconomic Status
Quality of Life
Module 4
Social Functions of Community Recreation
Chapter 7
Public Leisure Services
Chapter 8
Module 5
Not-For-Profit Leisure Services
Commercial Recreation
Module 6
Travel and Tourism
Chapters 8, 10, & 11
Sport
New Technologies
Module 7
Trends in Leisure Travel
Chapter 13
Environmental Sustainability and Leisure
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