The Reflection should briefly demonstrate how and what I learned about the Course Objectives and Program Learning Outcomes through the class lectures, discussions and assignments. It should also have a short paragraph on how I can apply the information I learned in my career as an Outdoor Recreation professional. · 1-2 paragraph on the Course objectives · 1 paragraph on the Program Learning Outcomes · 1 paragraph on how to apply learned knowledge in career Course Description: Planning Programs and Events for Recreation Experiences Overview of the program and event-planning processes as they relate to the provision of human and leisure services through play, recreation and leisure experiences for a variety of service recipients and settings. Lab experiences applying skills and principles addressed. Required Text: DeGraff, D.G., Jordan, D.J., DeGraff, K. Programming for parks, recreation, and leisure services: A servant leadership approach. State College, PA: Venture Publishing Course Objectives: At the end of the course, successful students will be able to: 1. Explain the significance of play, recreation, and leisure throughout the life cycle relative to the individual's attitudes, values, behaviors, and use of recreation. 2. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of methods for assessing community and user needs 3. Demonstrate knowledge of the role and content of leisure programs/services. 4. Organize and conduct leisure programs and services in a variety of settings. 5. Explain the concept and use of leisure resources to facilitate participant involvement. 6. Demonstrate the ability to analyze programs, services, and resources in relationship to participation. 7. Demonstrate the ability to formulate, plan for implementation, and evaluate the extent to which goals and objectives for the leisure service event or program have been met (for both groups and individuals). 8. Locate, organize, and then lead holistic approaches to recreation/event programs for diverse users in varied settings. 9. Demonstrate understanding of the dynamic interplay between facility/space design and utilization, program/event planning, and user experience. 10. Practice community-based volunteer experience in the provision, development, implementation and evaluation of recreation events/programs. Recreation and Tourism Management Program Learning Outcomes: 1. Students will demonstrate critical thinking including analysis, synthesis and application in the fields of recreation, play, leisure, parks, hospitality and/or tourism through a variety of pedagogies. 2. Students will practice and self-assess progress toward mastery of the standards and competencies of appropriate accrediting bodies through continual self-assessment and portfolio development. 3. Students will demonstrate application and integration of theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through a minimum of 400 hours of professional internship in preparation for pursuing employment. 4. Stude ...

1. The Reflection should briefly demonstrate how and what I
learned about the Course Objectives and Program Learning
Outcomes through the class lectures, discussions and
assignments. It should also have a short paragraph on how I can
apply the information I learned in my career as an Outdoor
Recreation professional.
· 1-2 paragraph on the Course objectives
· 1 paragraph on the Program Learning Outcomes
· 1 paragraph on how to apply learned knowledge in career
Course Description: Planning Programs and Events for
Recreation Experiences
Overview of the program and event-planning processes as they
relate to the provision of human and leisure services through
play, recreation and leisure experiences for a variety of service
recipients and settings. Lab experiences applying skills and
principles addressed.
Required Text: DeGraff, D.G., Jordan, D.J., DeGraff, K.
Programming for parks, recreation, and leisure services: A
servant leadership approach. State College, PA: Venture
Publishing
Course Objectives:
At the end of the course, successful students will be able to:
1. Explain the significance of play, recreation, and leisure
throughout the life cycle relative to the individual's attitudes,
values, behaviors, and use of recreation.
2. Demonstrate knowledge of a variety of methods for assessing
community and user needs
3. Demonstrate knowledge of the role and content of leisure
programs/services.

2. 4. Organize and conduct leisure programs and services in a
variety of settings.
5. Explain the concept and use of leisure resources to facilitate
participant involvement.
6. Demonstrate the ability to analyze programs, services, and
resources in relationship to participation.
7. Demonstrate the ability to formulate, plan for
implementation, and evaluate the extent to which goals and
objectives for the leisure service event or program have been
met (for both groups and individuals).
8. Locate, organize, and then lead holistic approaches to
recreation/event programs for diverse users in varied settings.
9. Demonstrate understanding of the dynamic interplay between
facility/space design and utilization, program/event planning,
and user experience.
10. Practice community-based volunteer experience in the
provision, development, implementation and evaluation of
recreation events/programs.
Recreation and Tourism Management Program Learning
Outcomes:
1. Students will demonstrate critical thinking including
analysis, synthesis and application in the fields of recreation,
play, leisure, parks, hospitality and/or tourism through a variety
of pedagogies.
2. Students will practice and self-assess progress toward
mastery of the standards and competencies of appropriate
accrediting bodies through continual self-assessment and
portfolio development.
3. Students will demonstrate application and integration of
theoretical knowledge in a practical setting through a minimum
of 400 hours of professional internship in preparation for
pursuing employment.
4. Students will demonstrate an increase in Emotional
Intelligence while pursuing their degree objectives.

3. 1. Class Event Planning Project - 40 points
Students will plan and deliver a special event for and/or on
behalf of the Recreation and Tourism Department. I helped plan
and organize a Rec & Tourism Department open house event
where we basically promoted the department. Prior to the event
we contacted local companies for fundraising purposes. We also
managed to get Recreation professionals and professors to come
talk about their careers & networking purposes.
2. Needs Assessment Project – 30 points
Students will conduct a needs assessment of their neighborhood
and summarize results in a written report.
3. Program/Event Observations – 30 points
Students observe and evaluate 3 different recreation,
hospitality, tourism programs. Each experience must be unique.
I observed and evaluated a concert, an organized bungee
jumping trip and a campus Earth Fair event
4. Individual Event/Experience/Program Plan for Small Group
Experience– 30 points
Students develop a full program plan and implement the
program for a small group. I planned a complete backpacking
trip (including mission, vision, itinerary, budgets, purpose,
evaluation tools, promotional mix etc.) for my imaginary
outdoor rec company.
5. In-Class Participation– 30 points
Participation includes asking questions, sharing thoughts during
the discussions, actively participating and contributing to
group-problem solving activities, and discussing observations
from the reading assignments.

4. Extra info:
Class Discussion Topics:
Definitions of play, recreation, and leisure as part of human
development and satisfaction
over the life span (1-2)
a. Overview of human developmental stages
b. Definitions of play
i. Classical
ii. Contemporary
Interrelationship between leisure behavior and ecological,
environmental and personal well-being
a. Leisure and ecological/environment concerns
i. Policy development
ii. Open space acquisition
iii. Outdoor "ethic"
b. Outdoor programs and personal well-being
i. Challenge/Risk
ii. Benefit
Role of play, recreation and leisure as components of holistic
approaches to the provision of recreation and event programs
a. Overview of leisure services as a part of an interrelated
network of human services
b. Leisure services for the total person
Overview of different types of recreation event/program

5. activities
a. Survey of leisure activity categories
b. Recreation/event service categories
i. Community recreation
ii. Commercial recreation
iii. Therapeutic recreation
iv. Outdoor recreation
v. Corporate recreation and employee services
vi. Tourism and hospitality service
Assessment techniques
a. Needs assessment
b. Strategic planning
c. Latest trends
d. Methods of assessment
i. User surveys
ii. Non-user data
iii. Community feedback
iv. Leader evaluations
v. Review of past programs
Recreation activities appropriate for participant goals
a. Activity analysis
b. Age group/ developmental appropriateness
c. Activity books and resources
d. Other sources
Methods of funding, staffing, and program evaluation
a. Funding
i. Private entrepreneurism
ii. Fees and charges
iii. Sponsors and donors
iv. Tax support
b. Staffing
i. Traditional employees
ii. Volunteers, advisory boards, and boosters
c. Creative partnerships
i. Cooperation with other community groups
ii. Shared facilities and staff

6. Application of programming concepts and processes
a. Design programs for a specific user group and setting
i. Use appropriate social indicators to assist with activity
selection
ii. Write measurable objectives to describe desired
outcomes for participants
b. Develop a program plan include diagram of space
c. Implement program using appropriate leadership and
cooperative skills
d. Outcome evaluation
Individual and group experiences in leisure services
programmin
a. What is the individual's contribution to group effort?
b. Work individually and in groups during volunteer hours
c. Discuss group and individual program leadership
experiences