The course involves 30 lessons plus practical assignments covering the nature and scope of recreation, leadership principles and practices, fitness and fitness testing, managing recreation facilities, first aid, staff supervision and management, marketing, budgeting, tourism, youth leadership, sports, crafts, environmental activities, organising exhibitions and more.
CONTENTS
There are 30 lessons (and 30 assignments) as follows:
- Introduction to Recreation
- The Nature and Scope of Recreation
- History of Recreation
- Planning Recreation Programs
- Introduction to Fitness
- Fitness Testing Leadership
- Developing an Exercise Program
- Herb Crafts
- Planning for Recreation Facilities
- Parks and Playgrounds
- Play Leadership
- Recreation for Special Populations
- Sports in Recreation
- Introduction to Gardening
- Gardening in Recreation
- Tourism
- Understanding People
- Communication Skills A.
- Communication Skills B.
- Photography & Recreation
- Environmental Studies
- Environmental Activities
- Youth Leadership
- First Aid
- Office Management
- Staff Supervision
- Organizing an Event
- Marketing
- Budgeting