Recreation and Sports Studies

This course is designed as an introductory examination of the historical roots of sport, recreation and human movement in western civilization. Significant events and personalities will be highlighted to provide an overview of the sub-discipline of the history of the human movement phenomena. 

This course will examine the structures, processes and issues that are associated with the delivery of recreation, leisure and sport services in the public, not-for-profit, and commercial sectors. Particular attention will be paid to identifying similarities and differences among the sectors and the relationships that exist among them.

This course will examine the meanings of and relationships among leisure, recreation, and sport in society. Ideas and philosophies that have shaped contemporary society related to time use, work, and associated concepts will be explored.

Introduces the students to the concepts and skills required to successfully manage current and future sport and recreation organizations in a variety of settings in the public, private, and not-for-profit sectors. Includes both theoretical and practical perspectives to help the students understand not only the WHAT and HOW of management, but also the WHY. 

This course encourages students to explore sport, physical activity, and leisure as social phenomena and important aspects of modern society. We will examine many of the same sociological issues within the framework of sport, physical activity, and leisure that exist in society as a whole. More specifically, we will consider the cultural aspects of sport, physical activity and leisure, how they are related to social institutions (such as education, politics, and economics) and how they affect and are affected by social inequalities. 

Provides students with an understanding of some theoretical concepts related to programming and the techniques and procedures used to develop and implement programs and events in the recreation and sport context. Deals with the underlying principles of planning recreation programs and events and the techniques and procedures used to develop and implement these, and relates these principles to a variety of recreation settings to meet the needs of different interest levels.

Presents both the conceptual and the operational aspects of the tourism industry from a number of points of view including motivations for travel, economic impact, product development, market analysis and future trends.

This course will examine current social psychological theory about leisure behaviour and experience. In other words, how do people's personalities and social situations that they encounter during their daily lives shape their perceptions, experiences, and responses to leisure, and how does leisure influence personality and behaviour in other life domains. This course will examine the influence of psychological and sociological impact of leisure on the individual. Specifically, this course will examine, with regard to leisure, the following areas: gender, race, violence, disability, mass media, politics, attitudes, crowd effects, youth sport, coaching leadership, and student athletes.

An examination of health behaviours of individuals, encompassing social, physical, emotional, and intellectual aspects of health and wellness. The course will use health research to address health concerns, trends, risks, and repercussions associated with health decision-making. 

Designed to provide students with conceptual knowledge and technical competence to comprehend the role of computers in the administration of sport and recreation organizations. The content deals mainly with microcomputer applications with some mention of sport-specific software that operate only on mainframe computers.

This course focuses on the concepts and methods relevant to the collection and analysis of data needed to address criteria and make informed decisions about the worth or improvement of systems, services, programs and facilities. Topics include understanding context, community and stakeholders, measuring user satisfaction, determining needs, attitudes, opinions and interests. Both qualitative and quantitative methods are considered and applied to actual situations.

Examines the evolution, significant influences, current practice, trends and issues that are shaping sports, recreation and physical education in a variety of selected countries around the world compared to Canada. Students will gain an understanding of sports, recreation and physical education systems in Canada and selected countries in the world. Students develop techniques that permit a logical, systematic investigation and comparison of sports, recreation and physical education.

An examination of current management concepts and issues facing sport and recreation organizations. Topics include: Risk Management, Contracting of Services, Retrenchment Management, Resource Generation, Advanced Budget Systems, Quality Management, and Managing in a Political Environment.

This course provides an introduction to the law of negligence with emphasis on professional liability and risk management, as well the course includes an introduction to criminal law and contracts. Studied through lecture, case law and selected readings all related to recreation and sport. 

Well-conceived planning is a tool that will help managers and organizations identify a desired future and move toward that future. This course takes a comprehensive approach to examining the principles of planning, the processes involved, the circumstances to consider and the tools to utilize. Focus is placed on personal planning, comprehensive planning, strategic planning, master planning and plan management. Consideration is also given to the structures and processes necessary to support plan development and implementation. 

A full-time, full-term placement in a professional position with a community agency. An opportunity for the student to relate theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Students must complete a minimum of 87ch prior to placement with an agency. Specific pre-requisites are determined according to degree concentration.

This course is designed to introduce students to leisure education concepts, theories, and related facilitation techniques. Various leisure education models, assessment tools, and intervention strategies will be explored. Consideration will be given to different settings in which leisure education can be implemented.

Understanding developmental stages of youth and the impact of recreational and sport programs and services on character, identity, self-esteem, and personal growth. Focus is on facilitating positive youth development and changes in leisure behavior.

Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures.

Relates theory to practice through professional career and field experiences. Faculty approval is required prior to any service commitment or registration procedures. 

Provides the senior student with the most up-to-date data on sport facility design, construction and renovation. Students participate in practical projects. Field trips are required.

This course provides an overview of the organization, regulations, policies and procedures necessary to operate recreation and sport facilities in the public, private and not -for -profit sectors. It introduces options and important components of facilities from a macroscopic perspective including different levels of management, integration of operations, risk management and application of technology. This course enhances facility management skills and knowledge to support individuals working within the sport and recreation field. Students will visit a variety of facilities and experience their operations first hand. 

This course takes a critical media studies approach to the production and consumption of sports media. It examines the construction of narratives within and through sport in various forms of mass media, including television, radio, newspapers, the internet and film, and attempts to consider the personal, social and cultural implications of such narratives. The analysis of the sport and the media will be grounded in the context of the working world of sports journalism, consumer engagement with the sports media, and wider sociological processes such as nationalism, globalization and corporate involvement in sport. 

This course examines sport, recreation and physical cultures throughout the Canadian history, with particular focus on the period from the 19th Century onwards. Students will gain an understanding of the development and connections of sport and recreation in Canada, through diverse topics such as the playground movement, amateur and professional sport systems, the development of national and provinical parks, the institutionalization of specific sports,and the historical trajectory of physical education and fitness activities. 

Provides senior students with a facilitated experiential learning opportunity to plan, implement and evaluate programs and events in the recreation and sport context. This course is designed to build on the foundations from prior experiences and courses. A variety of content delivery methods will be used in addition to an applied experience. 

This course will provide students with an in-depth examination of the financial issues and challenges facing public and not-for-profit recreation and sport organizations. The course will examine traditional revenue sources such as property taxes, and bonds but will also explore newer concepts of resource generation such as exactions, less-than-fee simple acquisitions, private-public partnerships, contracting out of services, sponsorship, donations and foundations. Various budgeting and financial control systems will also be examined. The course will utilize a variety of delivery methods including lecture, class discussion, guest speakers, individual and small-group work.

This course examines strategies that enable people to increase control over and improve their health at the individual, community, organizational, and policy levels. It addresses health promotion principles and the change process, including needs identification, planning, and evaluation.

Deals with the application of marketing theory to issues in recreation and sport services.

An examination of community and societal factors that influence health, including: income and social status, social support networks, education and literacy, employment and working conditions, social and physical environments, health services, gender, and culture. 

This course is intended as an integrating and culminating experience for senior students in Recreation and Sport Studies. It will involve class discussions, guest speakers, case studies, etc. that will enable students to draw on their knowledge and experience to critique current issues, trends and challenges in the field. Students will be responsible for helping to identify issues to be discussed and for preparing and presenting issues in class.

Provides opportunities to explore a number of special topics in recreation and sport. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic will appear on the student’s transcript.

Provides opportunities to explore a number of special topics in recreation and sport. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic will appear on the student’s transcript. 

Selected topics of special interest in the areas of recreation and sport are examined in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues. Topics will be specified by the Faculty. Title of the topic chosen will appear on the student's transcript. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Open only to students in third year and above.

Selected topics of special interest in the areas of recreation and sport are examined in detail. Special emphasis will be placed on current issues. Topics will be specified by the Faculty. Title of the topic chosen will appear on the student's transcript. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Open only to students in third year and above. 

This course is an examination of the nature of community and the concept and practice of community development in relation to sport and recreation behaviour and services. It reviews differing interpretations and approaches to community development and investigates current initiatives and projects that encourage citizen engagement and community mobilization. Attention is also given to potential problems and common strategies for addressing the challenges. 

This course will focus on recent theoretical and empirical research on, and the relationship among gender, sport, and leisure. Topics to be covered include an analysis of men’s and women’s experiences, attitudes, constraints, challenges and behaviours related to leisure and sport. Emphasis will be placed on understanding ways in which gender relations and gender role expectations affect and are affected by sport and leisure. 

Provides students with an understanding of the theoretical concepts related to the phenomenon of leadership and an appreciation of the practical application of leadership within a variety of sport, recreation and physical activity settings. 

Provides opportunities to explore a number of special topics in recreation and sport. Faculty approval is required prior to registration. Title of the topic will appear on the student's transcript. 

BRSS Honours students must complete a research project under the supervision of a faculty member. The project can take the form of a thesis, report, or case study as determined by the faculty member. A presentation is required.

Continuation of RSS 3913 / 3914 .