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PRKM 330 - Recreation for Special Populations


Credit Hours: 3
Lecture Hours: 3
Laboratory Hours: 0

Prerequisite(s): SRMT 130  and PRKM 210  or permission of the instructor

Restriction(s): None

Corequisite(s): None

The course is designed to introduce basic terminology, understanding, program planning and leadership skills relative to recreation for persons with disabilities and special needs. The course requires that the student gain sound practical experience in working with various special populations throughout the semester. Consideration is also given to facility design and overcoming various environmental barriers as part of recreational participation.

Student Learning Outcomes of the Course:
  1. Students will be able to define recreation, special recreation, and therapeutic recreation.
  2. Students will learn terminology relative to disabilities and special populations.
  3. Students will understand disabling conditions and characteristics.
  4. Students will be able to recognize barriers to participation for special populations
  5. and will be versed in strategies to overcome such barriers.
  6. Students will develop leadership skills relative to serving the recreational needs of special populations.
  7. Students will develop program plans for special populations.
  8. Students will implement various programs for special populations.
  9. Students will be able to recognize various resources for use in designing and developing recreational facilities with inclusion in mind.
  10. Students will gain practical experience by working directly with special populations.