PRT 500: Conceptual Foundations Competencies

Course Description

Exploration of the conceptual foundations of leisure, recreations, sport, play, and work, the history of ideas in the field and the relationships of these ideas to contemporary professional and social problems. 

Course Objectives

  1. Explain the implications of the profession’s historical foundation on contemporary professional and
    social problems.
  2. Describe the conceptual frameworks associated with leisure, recreation, tourism, and sport.
  3. Describe the theoretical foundations associated with leisure, recreation, tourism, and sport.
  4. Discuss the various contemporary trends and issues in leisure, recreation, tourism, and sport.
  5. Appreciate the importance of leisure and recreation in our lives.
  6. Exhibit good communication and writing skills, and sound methods of thinking and analysis.

Artifact for PRT 500 & Reflective Statement