LES 1870-3 Introduction to Recreation and Leisure Services (3 + 0)

This course provides an overview to the leisure services profession, including career opportunities. Philosophy, historical issues, leisure education, and the relationships among governmental, institutional, volunteer and private agencies are discussed.

LES 2110-3 Leadership Skills and Techniques in Leisure Services (3 + 0)

Pre or Corequisite: LES 1870 or permission of instructor

This course provides the study and appreciation of leadership techniques used in planning and implementing activities and programs for leisure service delivery systems, including field experiences and observations.

LES 2150-3 Maintenance of Leisure Service Facilities and Recreation Equipment (3 + 0)

This course examines maintenance requirements and management procedures needed for leisure service facilities and equipment. Settings discussed include recreation centers, parks, open spaces, aquatics and commercial facilities.

LES 2210-3 Camping and Outdoor Recreation (2 + 2)

This course will review history, trends, programs, management, skills and leadership techniques common to camp and outdoor recreation programs.

LES 2330-3 Advocacy, Leisure, and the Aging Adult (2 + 2)

This course studies the impact of advocacy and social action programs representing and providing leisure programs for the aging adult. Discussion will include issues at the local, state and national levels and their implications to leisure programs. The course will provide an opportunity for students to become involved with local advocacy programs in the community.

LES 2350-3 Leisure Services for Special Populations (3 + 0)

This course is designed to address leisure programs for individuals who have special needs in the mental, physical, developmental, or social domains. Included in this course are characteristics of individuals with special needs.

LES 3070-3 Health and Movement Problems in the Aging Adult (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: BIO 2310, HPS 1640 or permission of instructor

This course is designed to acquaint the student with the anatomical and physiological changes that occur with aging and how they affect the health and mobility of the aging adult. Physical activity will be discussed as an intervention procedure that can be used to minimize problems associated with these changes. This course will include an opportunity for onsite observation and involvement.

LES 3330-3 Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation Services (2 + 2)

Prerequisite: LES 2350

This course is a study of the therapeutic recreation services provided for special populations administered by federal, state, and local health-care treatment facilities. Emphasizes agency organization, administration and therapeutic leadership. Course includes involvement with various health-care facilities in the Denver area.

LES 3430-3 Program Development in Therapeutic Recreation (3 +0)

Prerequisite: LES 3330

This course focuses on applying programming concepts including conceptualization, planning, implementation and evaluation of comprehensive and specific therapeutic recreation services. Equipment, program modifications and adaptations are discussed.

LES 3530-4 Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (4 + 0)

Prerequisite: LES 3330

This course will examine tools, techniques, and procedures utilized in the delivery of therapeutic recreation services. Assessment, individual treatment plans/program plans, documentation, and community integration skills are discussed. A 10-hour opportunity for the application of content to practice is required.

LES 3830-3 Facilities and Area Design in Leisure Services (3 + 0)

Pre or Corequisite: LES 2150

This course examines the requirements necessary for the planning and design of leisure service facilities and areas including open space, recreation centers, parks, aquatics, sports areas and commercial facilities.

LES 3870-2 Leisure Services Internship Seminar (2 + 0)

Prerequisite: second semester junior or permission of instructor

This course prepares the LES major for an internship placement in the leisure services field and includes topics such as goal setting, agency identification, supervisor qualifications, professional certification, ethics, time management, financial issues, and agency and personal philosophy.

LES 3930-1-3 Contemporary Issues in Leisure Studies: Variable Topics (1-3 + 0)

This is a variable titled course focusing on a variety of contemporary issues impacting the leisure service industry. This course deals with issues of professional importance to students with an emphasis in various facets of the leisure service field. This course cannot be repeated for credit under a similar title.

LES 3970-3 Practicum in Leisure Services (1 + 4)

Prerequisites: LES 1870, LES 2110, LES 2350

This practicum is a 90-hour, structured, practical experience that will provide a transition from the college class environment to the professional leisure setting for the purpose of allowing students to explore career opportunities. This experience will be under the supervision of an agency professional and MSCD faculty member.

LES 3990-1-3 Field Experience in Leisure Studies (.5-1 + 1-4)

Prerequisite: approval of instructor

Provides opportunities for students to gain practical experience assisting in the conduct of sports-type and recreation activities with community agencies, schools and the college.

LES 4030-3 Issues and Trends in Therapeutic Recreation (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: LES 3330

This course focuses on contemporary issues impacting the profession in therapeutic recreation and includes topics such as standards of practice, ethical guidelines, credentials, philosophies, training and competency, reimbursement and research initiatives.

LES 4110-3 Program Development in Leisure Services (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: LES 1870, LES 2110, LES 2350, and LES 3970

This course prepares students to develop effective recreation programs in diverse settings, including urban, public, private and volunteer agencies.

LES 4130-3 Administration of Leisure Services (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: LES 1870, LES 2110, LES 2350, and LES 3970

This course provides knowledge of the principles and practices required in leisure services agencies. Topics include personnel management, fiscal management, legal aspects, computer application, evaluations and research.

LES 4150-3 Advanced Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation (2 + 2)

Prerequisites: LES 3530, LES 3970

This course of study will focus on intervention techniques and leadership roles and functions of therapeutic recreators. Individual and group facilitation techniques will be discussed. This course includes involvement with a clinical/community setting.

LES 4550-3 Management of Aquatic Resources (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: HPS 2160

This course emphasizes the development, organization and management of aquatic programs utilized in a variety of leisure service settings.

LES 4630-3 Leisure Service Programs for the Older Adult (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: junior or senior standing

This course studies the role of recreation and leisure services as they relate to understanding the needs of services for the older adult. Emphasis will be on recreation planning in senior centers, skilled nursing facilities, day care centers and long-term care facilities.

LES 4730-3 Sociology of Athletics in American Society (3 + 0)

Prerequisites: SOC 1010 and junior or senior standing

This course will examine and utilize basic sociological concepts to explain the relationship of sport to society. In addition, the course will investigate the impact of sports and athletics in our culture. (General Studies-Level II, Social Sciences)

LES 4810-3 Grants and Grant Writing in Human Performance, Sport and Leisure Services (3 + 0)

Prerequisite: ENG 1020

This course provides the HPSL student with an understanding of government, private, corporate, and local funding sources, resources to locate funding agencies, and an opportunity to write a grant proposal based on community needs in HPSL.

LES 4850-3 Advanced Administration in Leisure Services (3 + 0)

Pre or Corequisite: LES 4130

This course provides intensive opportunities for students to develop administrative skills required in leisure service agencies and includes topics such as development of agency policies and procedures, grant writing, applied research techniques, human resource management and risk management planning.

LES 4890-12 Internship for Leisure Studies (1 + 33)

Prerequisites: leisure studies major, senior standing, completion of major core and emphasis area courses, a 2.75 GPA, and satisfaction of Level I and Level II General Studies course requirements

This course is designed for leisure studies majors to provide a practical experience in the leisure service industry. Evaluation of course will be assessed as "S" satisfactory or "U" unsatisfactory. (Senior Experience)