HPHE 2710 Leadership/Programming in RecreationSpring
2012 |
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Instructor: Dr. Jim Lewis Office: Student Recreation Center 4024-20 Phone: 387-2697 E-Mail: lewisj@wmich.edu |
**Note: We will be using e-mail quite frequently. I will get a list of all student e-mail addresses the first day of class
Required Text:
Edginton, C., Hudson, S.D., Scholl, K.G., & Lauzon, L. (2011) Leadership for Recreation, Parks, and Leisure Services (4th Edition).
Where Have All the Leaders Gone? by Lee Iacocca (Paperback - April 15, 2008)(Note: This book is available on Amazon.com for $6.00 and has not been ordered for the bookstore)
Course Description
Development of knowledge related to leadership theory, group dynamics and direct leadership techniques. Theories and techniques of the leadership process as related to leisure and recreation personnel.
COURSE TOPICS:
1.
Foundations of recreational leadership
2. Settings, types, roles and functions in leadership
3. Goals of recreational leadership
4. Recreational Leadership Techniques
a. Basic Skills
b. Group Management Skills
c. Activity Leading Skills
d. Using resources
5. Communication
6. Recreation Leadership with participants
a. Age Groups
b. Special Populations
7. Successful Leadership
8. The relevance of the recreation leader
9. Technology
In accordance with the standards prescribed by the National Recreation and
Park Association (NRPA), upon completion of this course, the student will:
| 8.03 | Understand the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the lifespan |
8.05 |
Understand environmental ethics and its relationship to leisure behavior
|
| 8.06.1 | Understand the history and development of the profession |
| 8.06.2 | Understand professional associations |
| 8.20 | Understand the principles and procedures of supervisory leadership |
| 8.24 | Have the ability to apply current technology to professional practice |
| 8.15 | Understanding of group dynamics and processes. |
Instruction
The student
will receive information through lecture, discussion speakers, presentations,
visitations, practical experience, group exercises, written assignments and
readings. In addition, there will be several technology sessions in this class.
They will be in the HPER Computer Lab.
EVALUATION:
In order to
successfully complete this course, a student will:
1. Attend and actively
participate in all classes and learning experiences.
2. Complete all reading and weekly assignments as scheduled for the class.
GRADING
Final
grades will be based on the following:
20% Attendance
20% Class Participation
50% Quizzes
10% Final Exam
(*Missing class will affect attendance and participation. More than 1 unexcused absences will result in failing both attendance and participation grades)
ATTENDANCE:
Students will only be excused from class for athletic contests, death in the family, or illness (with a doctors excuse). (Please note, if you call because you are going to miss class that does not necessarily mean that you are going to be excused)
Class participation does not mean showing up for class. You will be assigned a grade for participation by becoming an active participant in class. If you do not actively participate in class, you will not receive a grade for active participation. There will be assigned reading and other assignments. If you are asked about the reading in class and you cannot respond your class participation grade will suffer. This is a leadership course, I expect ACTIVE LEADERSHIP AND PARTICIPATION.
| Cell Phone Policy: If you are using your cell phone in class to text or read messages and I see you doing so, class will stop, and the entire class will take a quiz which will pertain to any subject that has been covered in class up until that day. The entire class will be made aware of who was observed on the cell phone and the individual on the cell will automatically be assessed an un-excused absence for the day. (If you are counted as unexcused for the day you automatically fail the quiz!). Using a cell phone in class is rude and is behavior that will not be accepted. |
All assignments are due in class the day they are scheduled due. No written work will be accepted for credit unless it is typed!! All written papers should be double spaced and typed following APA Format.
Writing:
Papers and assignments for this class should be neatly typewritten. Please
proofread your papers, you will be graded on your writing. Writing is a very
important part of communication and leadership in recreation. As such, you
should work to improve your writing.(NO LATE PAPERS WILL BE ACCEPTED!!)
From time
to time throughout the semester you will be assigned an in class writing
assignment with specific instructions related to the course or text. These
assignments are expected to be done by the due date given. In addition, the
class will be divided into groups. Group projects will be assigned from time to
time. These projects will be due on the due date given. Members of the group
absent from class is not an excuse for failure to complete an assignment.
EMPHASIS
In the field of recreation we are rapidly moving into technology. We will emphasize technology in this class because it will play a large role in leadership in your future. Please realize that assignments, suggestions, instructions etc, will be posted on this website. Technology is here, get used to using it!!
The following will be requirements in this class:
1. You will learn and
utilize iwebfolio to build a recreation portfolio which will be used throughout
your career at WMU.
2. You will extensively use your NetID and your webmail for Western. You will
use your WMU Account, I will not e-mail you on outside accounts.
3. Get used to electronic correspondence...it is part of leadership and it is
part of your program. Make sure that you check for class notes every day.
Academic Integrity Statement
You are responsible for making yourself aware of and
understanding the
policies and procedures in the Undergraduate (pp. 268-270) [Graduate
(pp. 24-26)] Catalog that pertain to Academic Integrity. These policies
include cheating, fabrication, falsification and forgery, multiple
submission, plagiarism, complicity and computer misuse. If there is
reason to believe you have been involved in academic dishonesty, you
will be referred to the Office of Student Judicial Affairs. You will be
given the opportunity to review the charge(s). If you believe you are
not responsible, you will have the opportunity for a hearing. You should
consult with me if you are uncertain about an issue of academic honesty
prior to the submission of an assignment or test.