Program in

Recreation, Tourism and Events

College of Applied Studies

Web Page: http://appliedstudies.pc.fsu.edu/Academics/Recreation-Tourism-and-Events

Program Coordinator: John Crossley; Associate In: Prince; Assistant In: Trafford

The Recreation, Tourism and Events program offers courses leading to the Bachelor of Science (BS) degree in Recreation, Tourism and Events. The degree is designed to prepare individuals for professional positions in such settings as special events management, resort and commercial recreation, corporate and employee recreation, public park and recreation, youth-serving and military agencies, campus recreation, and travel and tourism. With a Bachelor's degree from this program, students may qualify for employment as event and recreation program supervisors/managers/coordinators, facility managers, adult and youth sports supervisors, activities directors, special events coordinators, tourism services managers, and guest service coordinators. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator, Dr. John Crossley, by e-mail at jcrossley@pc.fsu.edu or by phone at (850) 770-2239.

Advising

Florida State University Panama City provides academic advising to students interested in pursuing coursework in the College of Applied Studies. For more information, contact Angie Sexton by e-mail at asexton@pc.fsu.edu or by phone at (850) 770-2178.

Degree Requirements

To earn a Bachelor's degree in Recreation, Tourism and Events, students must successfully complete the following: (1) twenty-eight semester hours of required coursework: LEI 3004, 3312, 3420, 3435, 3843, 4524, 4551, 4602, 4881, 4930; (2) two semester hours of fieldwork: LEI 4921r; (3) fifteen semester hours of internship: LEI 4940r; (4) fifteen semester hours of approved specialization coursework. Students must be certified in First Aid/CPR prior to enrolling in LEI 4940.

To be eligible for the internship, which is scheduled the last semester of the program of study, students must have earned a 2.0 cumulative GPA in all college coursework and a 2.0 GPA in all core courses bearing the prefix LEI. A minimum grade of "C–" or better must be earned in all program coursework.

Computer Skills Competency

All undergraduates at Florida State University must demonstrate basic computer skills competency prior to graduation. As necessary computer skills vary from discipline to discipline, each major determines the courses needed to satisfy this requirement. Undergraduate majors in recreation and leisure services satisfy this requirement by earning a grade of "C–" or higher in CGS 2060 or CGS 2100.

State of Florida Common Program Prerequisites

The state of Florida has identified common program prerequisites for this University degree program. Specific prerequisites are required for admission into the upper-division program and must be completed by the student at either a community college or a state university prior to being admitted to this program. Students may be admitted into the University without completing the prerequisites, but may not be admitted into the program.

At the time this document was published, some common program prerequisites were undergoing revision. Please visit http://facts23.facts.org/florida/facts/Home_Page/College_Students/Transferring/Common_Prerequisite_Manual for a current list of state-approved prerequisites.

The following lists the common program prerequisites or their substitutions necessary for admission into this upper-division degree program:

Recreation, Tourism and Events – Professional

1. CGS X060 or CGS X100

Requirements for a Minor in Recreation, Tourism and Events

A minor in Recreation, Tourism and Events requires twelve hours of coursework. The minor consists of LEI 3004 and any three of the following courses: LEI 3312, LEI 3420, LEI 3435, LEI 3843, LEI 4524. A grade of "C-" or better must be earned in each course counted toward the minor.

Certificates

The College of Applied Studies offers an online graduate certificate program in Event Management. For more information, contact the Program Coordinator, Rosemary Prince, by e-mail at rprince@fsu.edu or visit http://appliedstudies.pc.fsu.edu/Academics/Graduate-Certificate-in-Event-Management.

University Honors and Honor Societies

The College of Applied Studies encourages eligible students to participate in university honors and in the honors in the major program. For a list of university-wide honor societies officially recognized by Florida State University, requirements and other information, see the "University Honors Office and Honor Societies" chapter of the General Bulletin. College-wide honor societies officially recognized by the College of Applied Studies are listed below, followed by the discipline-specific societies. For complete details of activities and membership requirements, contact the individual organizations.

Leadership/Scholastic Societies

Garnet and Gold Scholar Society facilitates involvement and recognizes the engaged, well rounded student who excels within and beyond the classroom in the areas of Leadership, Internship, Service, International, and Research. For more information, visit http://garnetandgoldscholar.fsu.edu/ or contact the FSU Panama City campus adviser Jennifer Scoggins-Polous by e-mail at jpolous@pc.fsu.edu.

Garnet Key Honor Society of the Panama City campus, founded in 1986, recognizes students primarily for service and scholarship, but also for spirit and leadership. Activities are generally service projects and functions for the Panama City campus. Applicants must have completed fifteen semester hours at that campus with a GPA of 3.5 or higher. For more information, e-mail crios@pc.fsu.edu.

Definition of Prefixes

LEI—Leisure

Courses for Recreation, Tourism and Events Majors

LEI 1181. Leisure and Recreation: A Cross-Cultural Approach (3). An examination of the leisure and recreation behaviors of people in different cultures. The cultural, political, social, and economic influences on leisure and recreation behaviors will be examined.

LEI 1264. Backpacking (1). (S/U grade only.) This is an introductory course designed to prepare participants for backpacking in low-level terrain in a safe and environmentally sound manner. The course covers equipment, clothing, food preparation, route selection, safety and risk management, environmental practices, and "no trace" camping.

LEI 1267. Canoeing/Kayaking (1). (S/U grade only.) This course is designed to give students an applicable knowledge of the sport/activity of canoeing and kayaking, as well as develop students' physical and mental ability to learn and execute canoeing and kayaking skills. This is a beginner flat water and Class 1 level canoe course.

LEI 1269. Rock Climbing (1). (S/U grade only.) This is a basic rock-climbing class. The material covered is for students with little or no experience or knowledge of rock climbing. This class is experiential in nature; therefore, being present and active in class is necessary. Skills may include but are not limited to knot-tying, belaying, bouldering, safety concerns, route reading, and technique.

LEI 3004. Introduction to Recreation, Tourism and Events (3). This course provides an introduction to the nature and diversity of recreation pursuits and the social and cultural forces that influence leisure related choices. Students will examine the various ways in which recreation is organized for delivery by professionals working in the recreation and event industry. Career opportunities in recreation and park and event management are explored.

LEI 3140. History and Philosophy of Recreation, Leisure and Play (3). This course introduces the philosophical foundation of leisure, recreation, and play, and traces the major historical events and perspectives in recreation and leisure through the present time. Current trends and issues are discussed as they relate to social, economic, environmental, and public policy factors.

LEI 3265r. Challenge Course Facilitation Training (1–4). This course provides the student with the knowledge and skills to lead new games and field games and to facilitate group initiatives, and low ropes and high ropes challenge courses. The student will learn to facilitate diverse groups to develop teamwork, and leadership skills, improve group dynamics, increase trust and improve communication, and direct a wide variety of challenge course activities. The course stresses safety, particularly in the use of ropes course apparatus, equipment, sequencing, and processing. The challenge-by-choice philosophy is followed throughout. This course comprises four separate components, which must be taken in sequence but may be taken in subsequent semesters.

LEI 3266. Outdoor Adventure Education (3). This course includes education in teaching leadership and programming skills in outdoor adventure, including hiking, camping, backpacking, kayaking, canoeing, basic survival skills, orienting skills, group dynamics, safety, risk management, accessibility, and environmental ethics.

LEI 3312. Introduction to Special Events (3). This course introduces students to special event planning and prepares them to design and implement a variety of special events for leisure, recreation, and park organizations, community organizations, non-profit agencies, associations, corporations, and other organizations.

LEI 3403. Applied Recreation Programming (1). Prerequisites: LEI 3004 and LEI 3420. Corequisite: LEI 3435. This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive experience in recreation program implementation.

LEI 3420. Recreation Activities Leadership (3). This course includes selection, development, and understanding of recreation activities and how specific activities meet the needs of individuals. This course develops leadership skills and the ability to plan and lead activities appropriate to age, interest, ability, and culture.

LEI 3435. Recreation Program Design (3). Prerequisites: LEI 3004 and LEI 3420. Corequisite: LEI 3403. This course is designed to facilitate the understanding of principles and methods of recreation program design and operation. Students will apply the processes of goal and objective technology and selection and sequencing activities in creating a program design within recreation and leisure services.

LEI 3701. Human Development and Functioning in Leisure (4). Examines the role of human development and functioning for the entire age spectrum, including disabilities.

LEI 3843. Commercial Recreation and Tourism (3). This course is designed to introduce the concepts, principles, and practices of commercial recreation and tourism.

LEI 4524. Leadership and Supervision in Recreation, Tourism and Events (3). Prerequisites: LEI 3004, LEI 3140, LEI 3435, and LEI 3403. Corequisite: LEI 4930. This course introduces the concepts, principles, and best practices for leading and supervising professional employees of recreation, sport, and leisure organizations.

LEI 4551. Administration of Leisure Service Systems (3). Prerequisite: LEI 3435. This course introduces students to the fundamental concepts, theories, principles, and practices of administering, marketing, and budgeting for leisure service agencies.

LEI 4602. Planning and Maintenance of Facilities in Leisure Systems (3). Provides basic information for the planning and maintenance of leisure areas and facilities.

LEI 4816. Leisure Education (3). This course focuses upon developing an understanding of the goals, objectives, and philosophy of leisure education. It also includes the methods and techniques utilized to educate for leisure as well as planning and implementing leisure education in a variety of settings.

LEI 4881. Assessment, Research, and Evaluation in Leisure Systems (3). Enables students to assess leisure functions, interests, and behaviors and teach students to understand and critique research findings in leisure settings.

LEI 4906r. Directed Individual Study (1–3). May be repeated to a maximum of twelve semester hours.

LEI 4921r. Fieldwork in Leisure Services (1–3). (S/U grade only.) Provides the student an opportunity to gain practical experience in an organized leisure setting. May be repeated to a maximum of six semester hours.

LEI 4930. Senior Seminar in Leisure Studies (1). Prerequisite: LEI 3161. The seminar is designed to introduce the current problems facing the leisure profession and the practitioner and to teach students to effectively discuss issues in a seminar setting.

LEI 4932r. Special Topics in Leisure Services (3). Current topics in leisure services are studied in depth. May be repeated to a maximum of nine semester hours.

LEI 4940r. Practicum in Leisure Services (15). Prerequisite: Must be certified in First Aid/CPR. Full-time experience in a leisure agency under the supervision of a professional practice practitioner. May be repeated to a maximum of thirty semester hours.

Graduate Courses

LEI 5171. Philosophical, Social, and Behavioral Foundations of Leisure (3).

LEI 5185. Current Issues in Leisure (1).

LEI 5316. Event Planning Management (3).

LEI 5317. Event Management Issues in Ethics and Risk Management (3).

LEI 5530. Problems of Staff Development (3).

LEI 5555. Analysis and Management of Leisure Systems (3).

LEI 5563. Event Marketing (3).

LEI 5576. Fiscal Policy and Management of Leisure Systems (3).

LEI 5815. Leisure Education (3).

LEI 5889. Research in Leisure Services (3).

LEI 5908r. Directed Individual Study (1–3).

LEI 5915r. Supervised Research (1–4). (S/U grade only.)

LEI 5930r. Special Topics in Recreation and Leisure (1–3).

LEI 5941. Practicum in Leisure Services (9).

LEI 5942. Practicum in Events Management (3).

LEI 5944r. Fieldwork in Leisure Services (1–3).

LEI 5945r. Supervised Teaching (1–5). (S/U grade only.)

LEI 5971r. Thesis (1–6). (S/U grade only.)

LEI 8966r. Master's Comprehensive Examination (0). (P/F grade only.)

LEI 8976r. Master's Thesis Defense (0). (P/F grade only.)