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Syllabus
Course Information
Course title:
Introduction to Inclusive Recreation
Course number:
RLS 290
Course discipline:
Other
Course description: This course will introduce the student to the concepts, methods, and settings for developing inclusive
recreation services for individuals with disabilities. These concepts and methods can be applied to
individuals and groups that may need adaptations for inclusive recreation services. Some examples of
individuals that may want/need adaptations for inclusive recreation services are people with mental
illness, physical disabilities, and emotional disabilities.
Course date:
August 25, 2008 through December 17, 2008
Location:
Online
Prerequisite(s):
None
Instructor Information
Name:
Jim Holben
Office hours:
Instructor will check course mail daily.
Phone:
If you experience technical problems, contact MSU-B: 1-888-918-5623
Biography:
I have a Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialist Certification (CTRS) from the National Council on
Therapeutic Recreation Certification and I am also a Certified Parks and Recreation Professional.
Textbooks
Required reading:
Inclusive & Special Recreation-Opportunities for Diverse Populations
David R. Austin, Youngkhill Lee,
Sagamore, Sixth Edition/2013, 978-1-57167-757-0
Recommended
reading:
Inclusion-Including People with Disabilities in Parks and Recreation Opportunities
, Lynn Anderson,
PhD CTRS; Carla Brown Kress, MEd CTRS, Venture Publishing, Inc. State College, PA, First
Edition/2003, 1-892132-33-8
Inclusive & Special Recreation-Opportunities for Persons with Disabilities
, Ralph W. Smith, David R.
Austin, Dan W. Kennedy, Youngkhill Lee, Peggy Hutchison, McGraw Hill, Fifth Edition/ 2005, 0-07-
284387-X
Course Objectives
It is expected that
students will be able
to:
•
Demonstrate an increased awareness of inclusive recreation experiences
•
Express an understanding of of Public Policy in relation to individuals with disabilities
•
Recognize disabling conditions such as mental illness, physical disabilities, and other
disabilities
•
Identify the barriers that individuals with disabilities may confront when engaging in leisure
activity
•
Facilitate abilities of individuals with disabilities to overcome barriers to leisure involvement
•
Develop, implement, and evaluate an inclusive recreation program for an individual with
disabilities
Course Requirements
Requirements:
Software:
Students will need the following software capabilities:
•
Microsoft Word
Library:
Students will need to use the campus library to access the following on-line library
materials. Start by clicking on the Fossum Foundation Library link on the homepage of the course.
Select
Off-Campus Libraryfrom the menu on the left.
•
Parks & Recreation Monthly Magazine
•
Therapeutic Recreation Journal
Communication:
Students should communicate with the instructor using the course mail feature.
Instructions are provided on the bottom of the homepage of the course.
Evaluation