STANDARD COMPETENCIES:

 

 I.      Be familiar with the background and growth of American recreation.

 II.     Analyze and become alert to the changes in our society affecting the needs of recreation.

 III.    Realize what agencies are responsible for providing recreation.

 IV.     Become aware of career opportunities and professions in recreation and leisure.

 TOPICAL OUTLINE:

 

 I.      Recreation & Leisure

         A.      History

 II.     Basic Concepts

         A.      Play

         B.      Recreation

         C.      Leisure

 III.    Special Recreation

         A.      Commercial

         B.      Private

         C.      Public

 IV.     Career Opportunities

         A.      Professional

         B.      Recreation Directors

         C.      Private Sector

 V.      Philosophy of Recreation

         A.      Social Functions

         B.      Competitive

         C.      Therapeutic

 VI.     Interest Organizations

         A.      Commercial

         B.      Private

         C.      Voluntary