LEIS 1130

This course provides the conceptual foundation for the study of therapeutic recreation. Philosophical, conceptual and historical issues related to the delivery of therapeutic recreation services will be discussed in terms of health and health promotion. The course will also involve the examination of professional issues such as standards of practice, ethics, quality assurance, etc.; the scope of therapeutic recreation service delivery; and service delivery settings. Finally, students will be exposed to the variety of therapeutic recreation settings through site visits and observation. Students are required to join a therapeutic recreation professional group or provide the instructor with documentation on their current membership in a therapeutic recreation organization.