University of Florida
College of Health and Human Performance
Department of Tourism, Recreation & Sport Management
LEI 3320 – LEADERSHIP & SOCIAL RECREATION (Section 8315 - 2 credits)
Tuesday 8:30 – 10:25 a.m., FLG 210
Refer to the course web site using Sakai/E-Learning
Instructor: Jody Stowers, CPRP
Office: FLG - Room 106A
Contact Information: jodystowers@hhp.ufl.edu
Phone: 614-580-3364
Office Hours: Mondays & Wednesdays: 11:45 a.m. - 1:45 p.m. & by Appointment.
Department Chair: Dr. Mike Sagas, FLG - Room 300
Course Description:
This course is designed to facilitate the development of your knowledge and understanding of the
principles, practices, and strategies of leadership (1) as character, (2) as a supervisory function, and (3)
as a function in service delivery in the leisure, recreation, parks, sports management, and tourism
professions. Leadership, as character, will focus on self-development. Leadership, as a supervisory
function, will focus on developing the knowledge of self and developing skills required to function in
supervisory capacities. The processes of leadership will be examined as it relates to the leadership
needs in the delivery and provision of recreation, leisure, sports management and tourism professions.
Course Objectives:
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Analyze definitions, theories, and key concepts relevant to recreation/commercial leadership.
Understand and develop the different roles, functions, and styles of leadership.
Understand and develop the principles and procedures of supervisory leadership.
Develop a comprehensive knowledge of leadership character and as a process.
Develop critical thinking skills related to recreation program leadership.
Understand and develop personal leadership abilities and skills.
Develop the abilities necessary to function as a leader/supervisor professionally.
Understand the requirements for leadership across the life span.
Understand group dynamics and processes and develop group dynamic leadership skills.
Use leadership techniques to enhance individual, group, and community leisure experiences.
Understand how to implement programs/events for individual, group, and community life.
Facilitate an understanding of the role and value of effective leadership, in general, and in the
delivery of leisure, recreation, parks, sports management, and tourism program services.
Required Texts:
Bennis, W. (2009). On Becoming a Leader. The Leadership Classic. New York, NY: Basic Books Groups
Russell, R. V. (2012). Leadership in Recreation – 4th Edition. Urbana, IL: Sagamore Publishing LLC
Grading Scale:
A
AB+
B
95-100
90-94
87-89
83-86
BC+
C
C-
80-82
77-79
73-76
70-72
D+
D
DE
67-69
63-66
60-62
59 & below
Course Requirements:
Exam #1
Exam #2
Exam #3
Exercises/Assignments
Leadership Paper/Presentation
Participation/Attendance
Total
15 points
15 points
15 points
35 points
15 points
5 points
100 points
Exams (3 @ 15 pts. each):
Three exams will be administered during the course of the semester. Exams will be based on lectures, discussion,
assigned readings, and supplemental materials. Exams will be cumulative because you are building on the concepts
learned in class. Each exam will be multiple choice, true/false, fill in-the-blank, and short answer. Make-up exams will
only be given for documented and acceptable reasons – excused absences. Instructor must be informed of all
prescheduled excusable absences (e.g., college sponsored sports competitions) prior to the absence or it becomes
an unexcused absence.
Assignments/Exercises (35 pts.):
Six Exercises (5-points each) will be assigned throughout the semester and three In Class Assignments (Total 5points) will be conducted during class. Exercises/Assignments, with due date for completion, will be listed on the
Course Schedule and posted to Sakai. All Exercises must be type written. Exercises/Assignments can only be
handed in during class (Unless approved by instructor). Late assignments will be automatically subject to point(s)
reduction.
Leadership Paper/Presentation (15pts.):
A required Leadership Paper (10-points) will be completed during the semester and a required Leadership
Presentation (5-points) of the paper will be made toward the end of the semester. A late leadership paper will be
automatically subject to point(s) reduction.
Participation/Attendance (5 pts.):
Active participation and attendance are very important for the nature of this course. It is highly recommended that
you attend class regularly as 5% of your grade will be determined by attendance and class participation. Active
participation and regular attendance is recommended as the instructor will not provide lecture materials or information
covered in class during your absence except in cases of a documented emergency or advanced notice.
Course Policies:
1. Participation and Attendance: The University of Florida makes attendance optional; however, it is highly
recommended that you attend class regularly. Each student is expected to share in discussions and express ideas
and opinions relevant to the topic being discussed during class. The class participation/attendance grade is based on
involvement in in-class exercises and answers provided, class presentation reports, questions asked, and ideas and
opinions expressed by students during class. To this end, being in attendance, securing class exercise hand outs,
and keeping up with the reading assignments is the best strategy to ensure that you are prepared for class. You are
responsible for the material and assignments presented in class. If you are absent, it is your responsibility to
obtain the information/handouts from a classmate.
2. Assignments/Exercises: Assignments/Exercises are due at the beginning of class on the assigned date.
Papers and assignments turned in late will be automatically subject to a point reduction.
If Instructor does not have a grade recorded, and you do not have the paper to show your grade, it will be
assumed that you did not turn in the assignment. Students are expected to make arrangements to meet outside
of regularly scheduled classroom hours to work on class projects, homework, and other assignments.
Guidelines for Exercises/Papers:
1. All papers must be typed with 1” margins unless you are informed otherwise;
2. All pages must be stapled, “dog ears” and paper clips are not acceptable;
3. Put your name in the top left corner of the paper on the first page. The title of the paper should be centered
no lower than 1-1/2” from the top of the page;
4. All papers are to be double spaced using Times New Roman and/or Arial and no larger than 12-point font;
5. All non-original material must include a complete reference citation – if citations are omitted, the work is
considered plagiarized and appropriate disciplinary action will be pursued and;
6. Spelling, grammar, composition, and content are all important and will be graded.
3. Make-up Exams or Late Assignments: Make-up exams will only be given for documented and acceptable
reasons – excused absences. Late or make-up assignments (without automatic reduction) will only be accepted for
documented and acceptable reasons – excused absences. Instructor must be informed of all prescheduled
excusable absences (e.g., college sponsored sports competitions) prior to the absence or it becomes an unexcused
absence.
4. Cellular Phones and Electronic Devices: Cellular phones and electronic devices during class are at the
discretion of the instructor. Exception is for a documented special need through the Dean of Students Office.
5. Accommodations for Disabilities: Support services for students with disabilities are coordinated by the
Disability Resource Center in the Dean of Students Office. The Dean of Students Office will provide documentation
to the student who must then provide this documentation to the professor when requesting accommodation.
6. Counseling Services: The UF Counseling and Wellness Center offers a variety of resources for students and
can be found on the UF website at https://www.counseling.ufl.edu/cwc/Default.aspx.
7. Honor Code: On all work submitted for credit by students at the University of Florida, the following pledge is
either required or implied: "On my honor, I have neither given nor received unauthorized aid in doing this
assignment." As per the University’s Students Rights and Responsibilities (www.dso.ufl/STG), any student found
cheating, plagiarizing a written assignment, or falsifying a course requirement will either receive a failing grade for the
course or be referred for university disciplinary action.
Selected References:
Bennis, W., Goldsmith, J. (2010). Learning to Lead. A Workbook Becoming a Leader (4th ed.). New York, NY: Basic Books.
Blanchard, K. (1985). Leadership and the One Minute Manager. New York, NY: HarperCollins Publishers.
Covey, S.R. (1989). The 7 Habits of Highly Effective People. NW: Simon and Schuster, Inc.
DeGraff, D., Jordon, D., De Graff, K. (2010). Programming for Parks, Recreation, and
Leisure Services: A Servant Leadership Approach. State College, PA: Venture Publishing, Inc.
Johnson, D.E. & Johnson, F.P. (2006). Joining Together: Group Theory and Group Skills (9th ed.).
Boston, MA: Allyn and Bacon.
Johnson, Spencer, M.D. (2002). Who Moved My Cheese? New York, NY: G.P. Putnam & Sons.
Jordon, D. J. (2001). Leadership in Leisure Services: Making a Difference (2nd ed.). State
College, PA: Venture Publishing, Inc.
Kouzes, James M. & Posner, Barry Z. (2010). The Truth About Leadership. San Francisco, CA: Jossey-
Bass.
Kouzes, James M. & Posner, Barry Z. (2007). The Leadership Challenge. John Wiley & Sons Inc.
San Francisco, CA: Jossey-Bass.
Li, Charlene (2010). Open Leadership – How Social Technology Can Transform the Way You Lead. Jossey-Bass –
A Wiley Imprint.
Mumford, Michael D. (2010). Leadership 101. New York, NY: Springer Publishing Company.
Phillips, Donald T. (1992). Lincoln on Leadership. New York, NY: Business Plus Hachette Book Group.
Powell, Colin (2012). It Worked For Me: In Life and Leadership. New York, NY: Harper Collins Books.
Russell, R.V. (2005). Leadership in Recreation (3rd ed.). New York: McGraw-Hill.
Sanborn, Mark (2006). You Don’t Need a Title to Be a Leader. New York, NY. First Crown Business.
Shivers, J. (1986). Recreational Leadership. Group Dynamics and Interpersonal Behavior. Englewood Cliffs, NJ:
Prentice-Hall (Classic)