RECT 1301:
Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Course Overview
This course will provide an introduction to the value, history, philosophy,
terminology, process and outcomes of therapeutic recreation. Emphasis will be on identification of client
groups, leisure activities, application of therapeutic recreation in various
human service settings, and professional development and career opportunities.
Robertson, Terry and Long,
Terry, Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation, Human Kinetics
Publishing, 2008.
Instructional Methodology
This is an Internet based course,
which is taught via the computer. Students
must have access to a personal computer with modem (PCM) with the most current
web browser and the most current media player.
Students must also have a personal (not shared) e-mail address and must
possess basic computer skills and Internet access/skills. Students
must complete an ONLINE orientation of the course prior to beginning
coursework.
Course Rationale
The course provides an
overview for working with special populations in the Human Services field. The course includes information on
philosophies, models for treatment, information on various disabilities,
current issues and trends and laws that are pertinent to the Therapeutic
Recreation profession.
Course Objectives
The student will demonstrate
knowledge of:
1. the value of recreation, leisure and therapeutic
recreation, its history and concepts.
2. therapeutic recreation settings, participants served,
and types of activities offered.
3. the therapeutic recreation process and models.
4. the current trends and career opportunities in
therapeutic recreation.
5. planning, outlining and leading therapeutic
recreation activities.
6. therapeutic recreation services in the community.
Course Assignments
Fieldwork (15 hours)
Final Exam (taken in person at an approved testing center)
Course Policies
Students are responsible for
knowing the policies and procedures of ACC and the instructor. Most policies can be found in the Student
Handbook, which can be found at a counseling office at any campus or online at http://www.austincc.edu/handbook/.
Although distance learning
students do not attend class, as in a traditional course, students must adhere
to due dates for all assignments in order to keep with the online course. Also, communication is vital and should be
done via e-mail on a regular basis.
Students may withdraw from the
course if they are not progressing satisfactorily or are not interested in
completing the course. Instructors may
withdraw students who are not meeting course requirements, anytime during the
semester. Students who withdraw prior to
the cutoff date will receive a “W” for the course. After the cutoff date for withdrawals,
students will receive a letter grade based on the coursework submitted. It is the student’s responsibility to
officially withdraw from the college.
Incomplete grades are given
only under unique or extreme circumstances.
Students must:
1) submit in writing a request for an Incomplete
with a valid reason (validity will be determined by instructor),
2) complete and pass at
least 50% of the coursework, prior to the last week of classes AND
3) complete final course
work by the deadline established by the instructor.
If the coursework is not
completed by the deadline, the Incomplete becomes a failing (“F”) grade.
Each ACC campus offers
support services for students with documented physical and psychological
disabilities. Students with disabilities
must request reasonable accommodations through the Office for Students with Disabilities
on the campus where they expect to take the majority of their classes.