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Health & Wellness Design

Recreation - SPH-R
  • SPH-R 101 Introduction to Resource Development/Fundraising (3 cr.) Comprehensive overview of the importance of philanthropy in our society and on fundraising techniques and resources useful to future and current nonprofit professionals, volunteers, and donors. Emphasis on annual funds (including direct mail, special events, telemarketing, and online giving), capital campaigns, major gifts/planned giving, development services, and volunteer/staff roles in fundraising.
  • SPH-R 142 Living Well (3 cr.) Broaden your view of living well by actively pursuing healthy lifestyles. This course utilizes School of Public Health faculty and professionals throughout the Bloomington community to help students achieve balance in health, physical activity, and leisure pursuits. Students address concepts of peer mentoring and goal setting strategies to achieve this balance.
  • SPH-R 145 A Multidisciplinary Approach to Wellness (2 cr.) Now that you know about the eight dimensions of wellness from your R-142 course, it is time to start looking at how these dimensions apply to your life. It's time to start asking questions and exploring your own goals associated with holistic wellness. What challenges will you face? What challenges can you overcome? This two credit hour course will accomplish three things: (1) allow you to analyze wellness information presented by guest speakers, (2) push you to think critically about wellness and discuss your ideas with others, and (3) use your knowledge in new ways through application of wellness practices. The culminating project for this course will require you to put together a wellness portfolio that highlights your knowledge, skills, and abilities as they relate to wellness.
  • SPH-R 200 Health & Happiness by Design (3 cr.) (formerly: SPH-R 110) Introduction to leisure as a significant force in contemporary life, a human behavior spanning history and cultures, and an essential contributor to public health. Focus on the relation of leisure to the public health of individuals and communities by studying its social, psychological, historical, philosophical, economic, anthropological, and geographical foundations.
  • SPH-R 202 Major Gifts and Planned Giving (2 cr.) (Formerly HPER-T 202) Techniques and best practices used to cultivate, solicit, and close large philanthropic commitments from individuals. Focus on different ways gifts can be designed (or "planned") to fit the needs of the donor and maximize the impact on the nonprofit recipient.
  • SPH-R 210 Inclusion in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (3 cr.) Overview and rationale for the provision of recreation, park, and tourism services for all populations and ages with a focus on individuals with disabilities. Moral and legal issues, relevant terminology, accessibility guidelines, awareness of needs and abilities of under-represented groups, and techniques for the inclusion of individuals of all abilities.
  • SPH-R 220 Foundations of Parks, Recreation & The Outdoors (3 cr.) Exploration of the uniqueness of public and nonprofit recreation service providers, including their history and mission, while developing an understanding of community and societal issues related to their programs, services and administration of these agencies, and the nature of working in public service.
  • SPH-R 221 Creating Sense of Place Through Design (3 cr.) Exploration of the uniqueness of public and nonprofit recreation service providers, including their history and mission, while developing an understanding of community and societal issues related to their programs, services and administration of these agencies, and the nature of working in public service.
  • SPH-R 312 Career Perspectives & Internship Preparation (3 cr.) P: SPH-R 200 or SPH-B 150 or SPH-K 150; admitted major in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Human or Public, Nonprofit, and Community Recreation; Recreational Sport Management; or Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management. Survey of recreation, park, and tourism services as a career field, to familiarize students with concepts related to professionalism and the internship and job search process. Students will practice the process of career planning through self-assessment and exploration of career options, and will receive feedback on interview and writing skills.
  • SPH-R 230 Recreational Sport Programming (3 cr.) Overview of programmatic elements and techniques in recreational sports. Topics include informal, intramural, club, extramural, and instructional sports programming; values of recreational sports; and terminology and career opportunities in various recreational sport settings.
  • SPH-R 235 Sport and Violence (3 cr.) This course explores the roots of violence from the context of sport.  Foundations are examined in the theoretical framework of sport in society from historical, sociological, psychological, and anthropological perspectives, as well as linkage to contemporary resources that address this problem.
  • SPH-R 250 Topics in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (3 cr.) Emerging topics in recreation, parks, and tourism, emphasizing current research and practice. Specific topics vary. Repeatable once for credit with different topic.
  • SPH-R 311 Management in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism (3 cr.) Study of management principles and practices of the public agency, non-profit association, and private for-profit enterprise operating parks, recreation areas and facilities, and providing recreation programs and services.
  • SPH-R 314 Data-Based Decision-Making Methods (3 cr.) Overview of the processes of research and evaluation as encountered in leisure services. Development of inquiry skills useful for planning and management, and various methods of effective information collection and synthesis. Practice using factual evidence to support programming or planning decisions and to document the outcomes of programs being implemented.
  • SPH-R 315 Leadership in a Diverse Society (3 cr.) Exploration into the nature of leadership and of diversity within oneself and society, including workplaces, work practices, and policies. Study of theoretical models of leadership, diversity, and social interaction, to explore how leadership can be enhanced through diversity.
  • SPH-R 321 Aquatic Management (3 cr.) Skills/knowledge necessary to assume a management role in the area of aquatics will be covered. Course will introduce aspects of managing a variety of aquatic settings, and will acquaint students with the latest trends in　aquatic programs/facilities/equipment. Materials/testing to become certified in American Red Cross Lifeguard Management included.
  • SPH-R 350 Seminar in Recreation and Parks (1–3 cr.) ) Park and recreation current issues seminar. Topic varies with the instructor and year. Consult the online Schedule of Classes for current information. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
  • SPH-R 375 Winery and Food Tourism: The Case of Sorrento, Italy (3 cr.) The focus of this course is on the role of wineries and restaurants in the tourism industry. The impact that winery and food tourism has on local, regional and national economies will be examined. Revenue centers that can be developed in conjunction with a winery and a restaurant, such as restaurants, gift shops and events will also be analyzed. Activities away from the winery and restaurant location such as participation in wine and food festivals, wine and food seminars and culinary events will be included as topics for discussion. The orientation of the course will be winery and food tourism as a business and, as such, will emphasize the functions of management and marketing.
  • SPH-R 381 Leisure and Aging (3 cr.) Explores the role of leisure in adult development with specific focus on the aging process, leisure needs, and leisure services. Basic concepts associated with leisure, aging, targeting leisure services, research, and public policy are presented in light of forecasting leisure demand in the 21st century.
  • SPH-R 388 Marketing Principles for Leisure Services (3 cr.) Application of marketing principles to leisure service delivery systems, including procedures for developing marketing plans for leisure service organizations and agencies. Emphasis on organizing and analyzing the marketing process and planning the marketing mix, including product, price, place, and promotion.
  • SPH-R 389 Practicum in Fundraising (1–3 cr.) (Formerly HPER-T 399) Designed to facilitate the acquisition of practical knowledge and experiences in fundraising and resource development under faculty/agency supervision.
  • SPH-R 391 Readings in Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies (1–3 cr.) Individualized advanced study of specific topics under faculty direction. Instructor permission required. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 395 Practicum in Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies (1–6 cr.) Practical field experience under faculty supervision and with seminar discussions. Permission of Department required. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 396 Work Experience in RPTS (0 cr.) This class allows students on a visa to register when completing curricular practical training or other work experience, such as the 320 Hours, required for a Recreation degree. Repeatable.
  • SPH-R 410 Event Planning and Program Development (3 cr.) Students learn event planning and program techniques while applying course materials to real-world experiences through service learning. Students will develop and facilitate event planning and recreation programs through the study of a variety of models including the event/program development cycle.
  • SPH-R 413 Fiscal Management for Leisure Service Organizations (3 cr.) Financing leisure products and services in public- and private-sector delivery systems. Emphasis on sources and methods of financing; forecasting cost and income; and budgeting, pricing and fiscal management through use of computer technology.
  • SPH-R 414 Legal Aspects of Recreation (3 cr.) Provides students with basic understanding of legal liability, the risk management process, negligence, intentional torts, constitutional torts, strict liability, standard of care, attractive nuisance, and other legal subjects. Introduction to personnel and contract laws well as strategies for reducing the probability of litigation.
  • SPH-R 426 Human Resource Management in Leisure Services (3 cr.) Principles and practices of human resource management in recreation and leisure service agencies will be studied with emphasis upon the skills necessary to manage full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees as well as volunteers.
  • SPH-R 431 Youth Sport Management (3 cr.) P: SPH-R 230. Exploration and examination of youth sport history, philosophy, developmental stages of youth, sport management and programming, and current issues and events necessary to deliver youth sport programming within a variety of settings, agencies and/or organizations.
  • SPH-R 484 Workshop in Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies (1–6 cr.) Topics in recreation, park, and tourism studies, in an interactive setting emphasizing application, under the direction of faculty members. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
  • SPH-R 492 Research in Recreation, Park and Tourism Studies (1–3 cr.) Undergraduate independent research under the guidance of a faculty member. The research proposal must be approved in advance. Permission of department required. Cumulative GPA of at least 3.0 required.  Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 497 Professional Internship (12 cr.) Supervised real world experience for students to practice the relevant knowledge and skills required to enter careers in recreation and leisure, and to extend their professional network. Interns will have a site supervisor and an Indiana University Internship Coordinator who assigns specific tasks and evaluates the intern's work. Permission of department required. Prior to the internship, students should complete the the following: 320 Hours; Non-Recreational Therapy majors should have completed SPH-R 392 and SPH-R 430, and have at least junior standing.  Recreational Therapy majors should have completed all required recreational therapy classes, anatomy, physiology, lifespan development, and abnormal psychology. Cumulative GPA of at least 2.0 required. 
  • SPH-R 510 Philosophy of Leisure and Recreation (3 cr.) Exploration of philosophical, ethical, historical, and cultural foundations for recreation in society; challenge of leisure and role of recreation in present and future environments.
  • SPH-R 512 Administrative Theory and Management Practices in Leisure Services (3 cr.) Investigations of how administrative theory and management practices in leisure services have changed since 1900. Involves the study of contemporary and future management issues influencing the delivery of leisure services in public and nonprofit settings. Particular emphasis given to implications for leisure service managers and organizational responses.
  • SPH-R 522 Tourism Planning and Management in Recreation, Park, and Nonprofit Agencies (3 cr.) Introduction to the basic elements and concepts of tourism planning. Examines the planning process for developing regional tourism, as well as the most common approaches to planning for specific types of tourism and tourism-related facilities. Special emphasis given to the planning of city tourism.
  • SPH-R 523 Policy Studies in Outdoor Recreation and Tourism (3 cr.) Critical analysis of the historic development, current status, and changing patterns of public policy in outdoor recreation and tourism and related environmental sustainability as it pertains to the United States and selected countries. Intensive examination of selected public policy issues, particularly those affecting tourist and visitor experience and relative impacts.
  • SPH-R 524 Fundraising for Public and Nonprofit Agencies (3 cr.) Provides basic principles of professional fund-raising including why people give, how funds are raised, legal and ethical considerations, volunteerism, and institutional advancement. Applies to a broad array of graduate students in the fields of recreation, sports, fine arts, music, and education.
  • SPH-R 525 Foundations of Conservation, Parks, and Recreation (3 cr.) The course will explore the philosophical, ethical, historical and cultural foundations of conservation, park and recreation in America and its importance related to present environmental and social problems. The course will review current research in the field and philosophical frameworks.
  • SPH-R 531 Planning and Design for the Built Environment (3 cr.) The course offers an analysis of park planning and design techniques in order to encourage health, active living, and improve quality of life in communities through deliberate, purposeful improvements to the built environment. The class will focus on procedures for developing community park and recreation plans, trail plans, feasibility studies and site specific plans including design characteristics for selected recreation, park, commercial use areas and support facilities. Emphasis will be placed on the ability to master course objectives as demonstrated through group discussion, readings mastery and submission of course assignments.
  • SPH-R 542 Fiscal Management in Recreation Administration (2 cr.) Students will develop an understanding of key fundamental fiscal management concepts and skills relevant to the field of Recreation.
  • SPH-R 544 Legal Aspects of Recreation Administration (3 cr.) Concentrates on the legal aspects of parks, recreation, tourism, and sports. Provides students with an understanding of the risk management process, negligence, intentional torts, strict liability, standards of care, and attractive nuisance.
  • SPH-R 550 Special Concerns in Parks and Recreation (1–5 cr.) Current issues in a variety of park and recreation settings. Topics vary with instructor and year. Consult the Schedule of Classes for current information. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
  • SPH-R 572 Dynamics of Recreational Sport Environment (3 cr.) Study of the interaction of the participant in the recreational sports environment as it relates to the individual's self-awareness, social awareness, and physical awareness. The role of sport in society, from a global perspective, is examined with particular emphasis on the recreational sport participant.
  • SPH-R 573 Current Events in Recreation Administration (2 cr.) Focuses on the experiences that relate directly to the basic programmatic and administrative aspects of recreational sports services. Various topics discussed by faculty members and practitioners with specialized areas of expertise.
  • SPH-R 574 Human Resource Management in Recreation (3 cr.) Principles and practices of human resource management in recreational sport organizations, emphasizing the skills necessary to manage full-time, part-time, and seasonal employees and volunteers. The course will consist of lectures, discussions, case studies, video presentations, and learning applications. Opportunities for supervisory skill development in the classroom will be provided.
  • SPH-R 585 Leisure as a Determinant of Health (3 cr.) The World Health Organization defined health as a state of complete physical, mental and social well-being and not merely the absence of disease or infirmity. An emerging and expanding area of growth is evident in the examination of leisure and health, and how these constructs inform and influence each other. This course will seek to explore and understand the role that leisure plays in maintaining, strengthening and enhancing physical, mental and social well-being for all members of society. The outcomes related to leisure are not always positive, thus these areas will also be considered.
  • SPH-R 588 Leisure and Aging (3 cr.) Explores the role of leisure in adult development with specific focus on the aging process, leisure needs, and leisure services. Basic concepts associated with leisure, aging, targeting leisure services, research, and public policy are presented in light of forecasting leisure demand in the 21st century.
  • SPH-R 595 Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies Workshops (1–6 cr.) Topics of relevance to individuals in the field of Recreation, Park, and Tourism Studies and related areas. Specific topics vary and conducted in workshop fashion under the direction of faculty members.
  • SPH-R 598 Master’s Project in Administration (2–4 cr.) Provides administration master's candidates with an understanding of processes, requirements, and expectations of the master's project. Provides a head start to the completion of the master's project.
  • SPH-R 599 Master’s Thesis (1–5 cr.) Submission and approval of thesis committee mebership form is required before registering for this course. Instructor permission required.

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  • SPH-R 685 Trends in Survey Methodology and Public Health Research (3 cr.) This course is designed for graduate students who are designing or implementing a survey either as part of a thesis/dissertation or other project. The course emphasizes hands-on experience in the design, administration, analysis and interpretation of survey data for quantitative research studies.
  • SPH-R 691 Readings in Recreation (1–5 cr.) Individualized advanced study of specific topics under faculty direction. Topic areas within which study contracts may be developed include park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management. Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Permission of department required. Cumulative Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 required. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 692 Research Seminar in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies (1 cr.) This advanced topical seminar is required of all Ph.D. students and M.S. students who intend to complete a thesis. The seminar substantively explores important topics in the conduct of evidence-based research in leisure studies.
  • SPH-R 693 Independent Study and Research (1–5 cr.) Independent research conducted under guidance of a graduate faculty member. Research proposal must be approved in advance. Permission of department required. Cumulative Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 required.  Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 694 Seminar in Recreation (1–3 cr.) Seminars in one or more of the following emphasis areas are as indicated each semester in the Schedule of Classes: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management. Repeatable for credit with different topic.
  • SPH-R 695 Practicum in Recreation and Parks (1–6 cr.) Field experience as specified in written individualized contracts with supervising faculty. Practicums are available in the following areas of emphasis: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management. Instructor permission required. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 696 M.P.H. Field Experience in Parks and Recreation (4 cr.) Public health skills are developed through professional experiences in public health settings facilitated by preceptors and supervised by faculty. Regular critiques will be held with supervisors, written progress reports and development of a major independent project are required. Students should complete the MPH Core and required courses before taking this course. Permission of department required. Graduate GPA of at least 3.0 required. Graded on S/F basis only.
  • SPH-R 697 Internships in Recreation and Parks (2–8 cr.) Supervised off-campus professional field experience in appropriate agencies or other approved settings. Only S/F grades given. Internships are available in the following areas of emphasis: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management. Internship must be approved in advance. Instructor permission required. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 698 Capstone Studies in Parks, Recreation, Tourism and Public Lands (3 cr.) The course provides students enrolled in distance education MS degree program with an understanding of processes, requirements, and expectations of the profession, and serves as a portfolio type project for students to end their degree requirements. The course is designed to frame the student's experience in the master's degree allowing them to develop a creative master's level project, that is applied or theoretical, demonstrating their proficiency with the complex knowledge, skills and abilities of the field of parks, recreation, tourism and public lands.
  • SPH-R 782 Advanced Research Inquiry in Recreation, Parks, and Tourism Studies (2 cr.) P: Only for students in the PhD in Leisure Behavior program. The course aims to supply in-depth, advanced knowledge relevant to inquiry method beyond an introductory graduate-level methodology course. It discourses updated research methods transpiring in social sciences in general and covers contemporary investigative approaches applied to the issues in recreation, park and tourism studies in specific. Instructor permission required.
  • SPH-R 784 Doctoral Teaching Seminar (2 cr.) P: Only for students in the PhD in Leisure Behavior program. Graduate students will learn and exchange ideas, and skills/strategies that promote teaching excellence. We will examine concepts and methods related to the professional development of future teachers in higher education. This course is to prepare graduate students with necessary fundamental teaching skills.
  • SPH-R 791 Advanced Readings in Recreation (1–5 cr.) P: Only for students in the PhD in Leisure Behavior program. Individualized advanced study of specific topics under faculty direction. Topic areas within which study contracts may be developed are: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management. Reading proposal must be approved in advance. Instructor permission required.Cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 792 Advanced Research in Recreation (1–5 cr.) P: Only for students in the PhD in Leisure Behavior program. Research conducted under the direction of and with the advance approval of a member of the graduate faculty in one of the following areas: park/recreation administration, recreational sports administration, therapeutic recreation, outdoor recreation, tourism, armed forces recreation, and resource management. Research proposal must be approved in advance. Research proposal must be approved in advance. Instructor permission required. Cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0. Repeatable for credit.
  • SPH-R 794 Doctoral Seminar: Leisure Behavior (2 cr.) P: Only for students in the PhD in Leisure Behavior program. This course is a doctoral seminar in leisure behavior theory. The ontological approach to leisure serves to analyze the components of leisure behavior from antecedents to outcomes. What kind of behaviors exist when one is at leisure? Cumulative graduate GPA of at least 3.0.
  • SPH-R 799 Ph.D. Dissertation (1–30 cr.) Instructor permission required. Repeatable for credit.
Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Human Ecology - SPH-O
  • SPH-O 111 Campus Gardening Experience (1 cr.) This course provides opportunities for development and application of nature education and gardening skills in a natural setting. Students will learn general foundations and concepts and have opportunities to practice and apply leadership skills to nature education and gardening activities.
  • SPH-O 210 Introduction to Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Human Ecology (3 cr.) Introduction to outdoor recreation and parks within a human ecological framework, defined as the study of the complex and varied systems of interactions between people and the environment. Examination of societal, recreation applications, and emerging recreation and leisure trends that have direct application to human ecology.
  • SPH-O 214 Wildflowers and Wild Edibles (3 cr.) Students will gain a knowledge for identification of wildflowers and wild edible plants. Activities may include a weekend field trip, a chance to improve skills in identifying local plants, as well as a culinary experience in wild edibles.
  • SPH-O 244 Natural History and Field Ecology (3 cr.) P: SPH-O 210. Investigation of general natural history and field ecology concepts in a laboratory setting. Weekly field trips.
  • SPH-O 250 Introduction to Equine Assisted Activities (3 cr.) This lecture and laboratory course introduces equine assisted activities. Topics include NARHA, history, teaching techniques, safety issues, volunteers, selecting/ training therapy horses, public relations, fund-raising, disabilities, choosing rider populations and mounting procedures. Student will be required to participate in hands-on experiences at PAL (People and Animal learning Services).
  • SPH-O 279 Outdoor Adventure Education (3 cr.) Overview focusing on theoretical concepts and common practices. Investigation and elucidation of theory and philosophy via a mixture of abstracted knowledge and practical involvement in a backcountry environment.
  • SPH-O 305 Integrated Resource Management (3 cr.) Provides a managerial understanding of ecological concepts, resource management practices, and resource policies related to natural resource/land management. Focus on allocation of resources, carrying capacity, resource protection, and environmental impacts of uses on natural resources.
  • SPH-O 310 Ecosystem Management (3 cr.) P: SPH-0 210. Study of basic concepts, theories, and importance for outdoor recreation, with particular emphasis on key aspects of ecosystems that are conducive to successful and sustainable environmental communities, impacts of strategies on resource sites, and best practices. Required field work.
  • SPH-O 313 Wilderness and Protected Lands (3 cr.) The philosophical turmoil of formal wilderness creation in the United States will be presented in this course. Discussion and debate of the European influences on wilderness thinking in the United States as well as examination of wilderness experiences of early European settlers to America will be addressed. The course traces the history of influential leaders in wilderness designations and the political climate of wilderness debates.
  • SPH-O 318 Outdoor Recreation Consortium (3 cr.) This course is designed to convey both practical information and direct experience to students about components of outdoor recreation and resource management. To accomplish this goal, this course enables students to participate in a one-week long outdoor recreation consortium at the Great Smoky Mountain National Park.
  • SPH-O 322 Therapeutic Outdoor Instructional Techniques (3 cr.) Examination of basic teaching techniques and practices commonly used in the instruction and supervision of individuals in Therapeutic Outdoor Programming environments, including group leadership, program planning, and skills necessary in adventure settings: assessment, group management, facilitation, and debriefing, hygiene, food and water processing, trip planning, safety management, and camping techniques.
  • SPH-O 324 Outdoor Experiential Education: Instructional Techniques (3 cr.) This course is designed to provide an examination of the basic techniques and practices commonly used in outdoor programming. Of specific interest are techniques, skills, and procedures used in the instruction and supervision of individuals and groups in outdoor environments.
  • SPH-O 340 Interpretation and Tour Guiding (3 cr.) P: SPH-O 210. Introduction to personal-heritage interpretation and tour guiding. Exploration of the tenets and principles from various fields of study that encompass the body of knowledge used in the interpretation/tour guiding profession.
  • SPH-O 341 Field Techniques in Environmental Education (3 cr.) This is an intensive one-week course that uses the outdoors as a laboratory to share strategies, methodologies, and techniques to teach environmental education concept to others. The course offers training and subsequent certification in the three environmental education curriculums-Project Wild, Project Wet, and Project Learning Tree.
  • SPH-O 342 Applied Ecology: Water Communities (3 cr.) This is an intensive three-week course that uses Bradford Woods Outdoor Education Center as a laboratory to explore and investigate a variety of freshwater systems. This course investigates the important theories associated with freshwater ecology and explores the water communities common to southern Indiana.
  • SPH-O 343 Sustainable Agriculture (3 cr.) This course will present the fundamentals of specialty crop and animal sustainable agriculture based on an agroecological framework. Students will learn about and apply ecological, social, and economic concepts in evaluating for farm sustainability. The course includes both 'in-class' and field lab experiences.
  • SPH-O 360 Human Health and Natural Environments (3 cr.) P: SPH-O 210. Examination of the relationships among human health, quality of life, and natural environments from the perspective of cognitive, emotional, spiritual, and related domains. Experiential learning in local natural settings.
  • SPH-O 412 Ecotourism: Administration and Management (3 cr.) (Formerly HPER-R 429) Theoretical foundations, practical applications and best management practices in ecotourism, under the umbrella of sustainable tourism practices. Course foci include sustainability in ecotourism development and practice; nature-based and adventure tourism; social, environmental, cultural and economic impacts; spatial strategies for ecotourism destinations; and ecotourism as a business.
  • SPH-O 413 Applications in Outdoor Recreation, Parks, and Human Ecology (3 cr.) P: SPH-O 244; SPH-O 310; SPH-O 340; SPH-O 360; admitted Outdoor Recreation, Parks, & Human Ecology major or official Outdoor Recreation, Parks, & Human Ecology minor. Capstone course providing a forum for intensive study of emerging recreation and leisure trends having direct application to human ecology, culminating in discussion, presentation, and papers describing some aspect of outdoor recreation and park management within a human ecology paradigm. Students should have senior class standing when beginning this course.
  • SPH-O 420 Principles of Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (3 cr.) This course is designed to provide an examination of the principles and practices inherent in the emerging field of Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (TOP).  Topics covered include the historical development of TOP, research-based findings, specific techniques incurrent use, issues and trends in TOP, and emerging developments in therapeutic and managerial adaptations for the field.
  • SPH-O 430 Outdoor Adventure Programming: Foundations and Theories (3 cr.) Examination of the history, management, administration, and current issues in outdoor and adventure-based programs. Special attention to developing an understanding of organizational involvement, social and ecological issues, development of administrative and professional policy, program management, and current research findings.
  • SPH-O 431 Client Management in Adventure and Experiential Education (3 cr.) This course examines the models, theories, case studies, and practical implications for addressing the physical, emotional, and social needs of participants involved in adventure and experiential education.
  • SPH-O 504 Outdoor Experiential Education: Instructional Principles and Methods (3 cr.) Examination of the basic techniques and practices used in outdoor programming. Of specific interest are those techniques, skills, and procedures used in the instructing, teaching and supervision of individuals and groups in outdoor environments.
  • SPH-O 510 Human Heath, Quality of Life, and Natural Environments (3 cr.) This course approaches the issues of human health and quality of life from the perspective of the natural environments impact human health and an individual's reported sense of quality of life.
  • SPH-O 512 Ecotourism: Management and Systems (3 cr.) Integrates various concepts of natural resource management, tourism theory, and selected business practices to examine the form, functions, and impact of resource-based tourism.
  • SPH-O 514 Camping Administration (3 cr.) Organization and administration of camps; program planning, selection, and training of staff; campsite selection and development; and health and safety.
  • SPH-O 515 Principles of Outdoor/ Environmental Education (3 cr.) Basic principles, philosophies, and methods of　both outdoor education and environmental education. Enables students to associate characteristics that relate to each field as well as aspects that differentiate both. Monthly field trips.
  • SPH-O 516 Outdoor Recreation Consortium (2 cr.) Conveys both practical information and direct experience to students about components of outdoor recreation and resource management.  Enables students to participate in a one-week outdoor recreation consortium at the Great Smoky Mountains National Park. Also offers graduate students the opportunity for leadership roles associated with consortium topics.
  • SPH-O 517 Advanced Ecosystem Management in Outdoor Recreation (3 cr.) Exploration of the principles, theories, concepts, and practical realities of ecosystem management. Enables students to design, initiate, and coordinate to completion complex projects of　an ecological nature.
  • SPH-O 519 Issues and Concepts in Adventure and Outdoor-Based Programs (3 cr.) Exploration of various issues and concepts associated with adventure and outdoor-based programs. Includes an experiential learning component. Offered in a seminar format.
  • SPH-O 520 Principles of Therapeutic Outdoor ProgramsPrinciples of Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (3 cr.) Examination of the principles and practices inherent in the field of Outdoor Experiential Therapy (OET). Topics include the historical development of OET, research and practice-based findings, specific techniques currently in use, issues and trends in OET, and　emerging developments in therapeutic and managerial adaptations for the field.
  • SPH-O 521 Leadership in Challenge Education (2 cr.) SPH-O521 is a graduate-level course that investigates the philosophies, theories, research, and practice of facilitation in adventure education. We will combine elements of critical inquiry and discussion with direct experience as we shift between classroom and facilitation settings. Likewise, participants in the course will be required to negotiate and navigate the roles of student, collaborator, facilitator, and instructor as we build our understanding of what it means to engage in an educational experience through the lens of adventure facilitation. The course will include an overnight experiences at Bradford Woods, as well as integrating multiple out-of-the-classroom opportunities throughout the semester.
  • SPH-O 529 Introduction to Therapeutic Outdoor Programs (1 cr.) Exploration of concepts related to the past, present, and future trends of experiential therapy. Focus on reading and reflection, experiential training, and small group facilitation and discussion.
  • SPH-O 530 Outdoor Adventure Programming: Foundations and Theories (3 cr.) Examines the history, management, and current issues in outdoor and adventure-based programs. Special attention given to developing an understanding of organizational involvement, social and ecological issues in risk management.
  • SPH-O 531 Theoretical Foundations of Adventure/Experiential Education (3 cr.) Examines the models, theories, and research applications utilized in adventure and experiential education. Emphasis placed on developing an understanding of the salient models and resultant research, and integration of that knowledge into the development of "new" models and theories.
  • SPH-O 540 Wilderness in the American Mind (3 cr.) Examines the philosophical turmoil of formal wilderness creation in the United States. Discussion and debate of the European influences on wilderness thinking in the United States as well as examination of wilderness experiences of early European settlers to America. History of influential leaders in wilderness designations and the political climate of wilderness debates is traced.
  • SPH-O 541 Visitor Behavior (3 cr.) Examines the theory and findings of visitor and tourism research as it is conducted in recreation and leisure settings such as parks, museums, towns, historic sites, sporting facilities, and resorts. Topics include visitor motivations, expectations, social interaction, and assessment. Students learn techniques for gathering information from and about visitors.
  • SPH-O 543 Field Techniques in Environmental Education (3 cr.) Intensive one-week course that uses the outdoors as the laboratory to share strategies, methods, and techniques to teach environmental education concept to others. Offers training and subsequent certification in environmental education curricula such as Project Wild, Project Wet, and Project Learning Tree. These skills enable students to integrate this curriculum into their own formal or non-formal school programs.
  • SPH-O 594 Seminar: Health, Life, and Environment (3 cr.) This course approaches the issues of human health and quality of life from the perspective of natural environments. The course will encompass a variety of readings, class discussion, guest speakers, and several experiential learning components (ElC's).
Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management - SPH-T
  • SPH-T 201 Introduction to Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management Industries (3 cr.) Analysis of private, commercial, and industrial recreation fields, focusing on economic impact, marketing strategies, consumer protection, and career opportunities.
  • SPH-T 203 Principles of Lodging Management (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of lodging management from the perspectives of history, operations, and future trends. The course intends to assist students to acquire rich insights on the operation of the lodging business that entails the domains of: (1) front desk, (2) housekeeping, (3) food and beverage, (4) auxiliary facilities, (5) accounting, and (6) sales. Not everyone will become an hotelier, but lodging deeply impacts our profession and contributes uniquely to public health.
  • SPH-T 211 International Tourism (3 cr.) Overview of international tourism and its importance to world-wide destinations, focusing on the complexity of the world's diverse tourism opportunities, cultures, attractions, facilities, associated natural and cultural resources, and the role of sustainability in global tourism operations. Areas of investigation will range from conventional mass tourism to alternative tourism settings.
  • SPH-T 267 Theme Park Leadership Strategies: Disney Youth Education Series (3 cr.) With entry into the business world just around the corner, students focus on the strategies and techniques utilized by Walt Disney World Parks and Resorts leaders to create a culture of teamwork and superior guest service. Engaging challenges, observations and interactions with Walt Disney World? Cast Members expand participants' knowledge and skills, and help them realize both immediate and future applications.
  • SPH-T 301 Sustainable Tourism (3 cr.) Examination of critical issues in sustainable tourism, including positive and negative influences of tourism on the destination's economy, culture, and environment, and the role of sustainability in both conventional mass tourism and alternative tourism settings.
  • SPH-T 302 Management of Food and Beverage Operations (3 cr.) P: SPH-T 203. This course is an introduction to the fundamental principles of food and beverage management; emphasizing how food service professionals create and deliver guest-driven service, enhance value, build guest loyalty, and promote repeat business.  Students learn theoretical and practical skills for effective management of food and beverage service operations relating to front and back of the house, leadership, management principles, service skills, service styles, and training of personnel.
  • SPH-T 311 Convention Management and Meeting Planning (3 cr.) P: SPH-T 201; admission to the Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management major; or official minor in Event Planning; Hospitality Services; or Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management. To enhance their effectiveness in the tourism and commercial recreation industry, students should extend this programming focus to include nonrecreational facilities and services, particularly those associated with various groups and types of?meetings such as conventions, banquets, receptions, and special events.
  • SPH-T 321 Resort Management (3 cr.) P: SPH-T 203; admission to the Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management major; or official minor in Event Planning; Hospitality Services; or Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management. This class provides an overview of resort management, including the history of travel, evolution of resort management, resort design, and the emerging trends of resort development. In addition, the students will explore a variety of managerial problems and apply problem-solving skills to a critical issue (e.g. marketing).
  • SPH-T 323 Festival and Event Management (3 cr.) P: SPH-T 201; admission to the Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management major; or official minor in Event Planning; Hospitality Services; or Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management. Focus on key management, marketing and operational areas in festival & event tourism, including managing culture and leisure experiences, merchandising and retail, catering, ticketing and pricing operations, the role of politics and policy, and issues in the economics of event tourism and risk management.
  • SPH-T 333 Festival and Event Tourism (3 cr.) P: SPH-T 201; admission to the Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management major; or official minor in Event Planning; Hospitality Services; or Tourism, Hospitality, & Event Management. Study of key operational areas including destination branding, social impacts, heritage interaction, urban regeneration, the role of politics and policy, and the economics of event tourism. Application of current best practices through case studies in local arts and cultural events, food and wine festivals, mega sporting events, and heritage settings.
  • SPH-T 335 Entrepreneurship in Tourism, Hospitality & Event Management (THEM) (3 cr.) Introduction to hospitality business management theory and practice in an entrepreneurial environment within the hospitality industry. Topics include: financial and legal requirements of a startup venture, competitive market analysis, business plan development, and strategic planning. Working in teams, students develop concise presentation decks and detailed business plans in a competitive framework over the course of the semester, leading to presentations to a panel of experienced entrepreneurs.
  • SPH-T 336 Systems Integration in Hospitality Business (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of the information needs of lodging properties and food service establishments; addresses essential aspects of computer systems, such as hardware, software, and generic applications; focuses on computer-based property management systems for both front office and back office functions; examines features of computerized restaurant management systems; describes hotel sales computer applications, revenue management strategies, and accounting applications; addresses the selection and implementation of computer systems; focuses on managing information systems; and examines the impact of the Internet and private intranets on the hospitality industry.
  • SPH-T 345 Special Event Production and Technology (3 cr.) This course provides an overview of the event and entertainment industry with an emphasis on event production and the technologies used to conduct successful events. Topics include lighting, A/V, staging and rigging and design theory for a variety of events. Students will explore several current events as case studies of the implementation of these ideas.
  • SPH-T 389 Global Destination Management (3 cr.) Understanding the process of global destination management with a focus on leadership/coordination, strategic tourism planning and product development, destination marketing, and partnership and community relations. The role of destination management organizations around the world is reviewed.
  • SPH-T 411 International Meeting Planning (3 cr.) Course addresses the organization and production of international corporate business meetings, seminars, incentive trips, and conventions using innovative and cost-effective programs impacted by changing business needs.  International issues include organizing and/or hosting international events, managing international finances, cultural considerations, international contracting, marketing, and legalities, and convention safety and security.
  • SPH-T 418 Public Health Issues in Global Travel and Tourism (3 cr.) This course examines the global travel and tourism phenomenon through the lens of public health. Issues reviewed include pollution and water quality, climate change, poverty, human rights, infectious diseases, sexual behavior, health care access in the context of global travel and tourism. Strategies and practices of minimizing the risks for health and the environment in travel & tourism are discussed.
  • SPH-T 425 Capstone in Tourism, Hospitality, and Event Management (THEM) (3 cr.) The study of strategic and comprehensive planning, its application and processes to include management components, and various impacts and influences that help determine a destinations development. Emphasis will be placed upon the planning process, public engagement techniques, research methods, trends analysis and planning models as they relate to recreation and tourism organizations within a destination. A simulation program involving a real-time management program will be utilized in the class to apply ideas. Students should have junior or senior class standing when beginning this course. This is the capstone class in the major.
  • SPH-T 431 Green Operations in Hospitality Services (3 cr.) P: SPH-T 203; Open only to juniors or seniors. Overview of green management in the hospitality business from the perspectives of history, operations, and future trends. Focus on green operations including waste management, design, marketing, and purchasing.
  • SPH-T 513 Economics and Marketing for Leisure and Tourism (3 cr.) Marketing's role in promoting tourism destinations with focus on the effects of economic, social, cultural, technological, and legal changes in tourism. Controllable variables essential to tourism marketing success are examined in addition to how marketing guides tourism destination's business strategy.
  • SPH-T 550 Foundational Issues: Research in Tourism (3 cr.) This class will provide an analysis of historical tourism research to provide the foundation, context, and background of contemporary issues and research agendas facing the tourism field today.
  • SPH-T 552 Contemporary Issues in Tourism Studies (3 cr.) A critical overview of tourism studies from different social science perspectives, including politics, economy, environment, society, culture, geography, community development, psychology, and marketing.
Wilderness and Outdoor Skills - SPH-W
  • SPH-W 111 Wilderness Survival (1 cr.) This course is designed to introduce the techniques required for wilderness survival and living skills and also to promote your awareness of self and nature, shelter construction, friction fire, and wilderness ethics. Classroom knowledge and skills will be followed with a weekend in the back country practicing and refining newly acquired skills.
  • SPH-W 113 Backpacking (1 cr.) Introduces the basics of backpacking and backcountry camping, including proper equipment selection, use of topographic map, water purification, campsite selection, and Leave No Trace ethics. This is a highly experience-based course where students will engage in camp setting and maintenance, genuine reflection, and new skill demonstration.
  • SPH-W 116 Wilderness First Aid (1 cr.) Help prepare students to obtain the Wilderness First Aid certification. Highly experience-based course where students will be followed by scenarios conducted outside the classroom. A third of the class time will be spent outside practicing skills in scenarios.
  • SPH-W 120 Fundamentals of Search and Rescue (2 cr.) This course prepares students for national certification as a Search and Rescue (SAR) Tech II according to the National Association of Search and Rescue. Content includes topics in three major areas: survival and support, search, and rescue. Course provides practical experience during simulated search and rescue operations during day/evening scenarios.
  • SPH-W 125 Mountain Biking (1 cr.) Designed to introduce the practical knowledge and techniques of mountain biking: Based upon the International Biking Association (IMBA) rules of the trail. Learning proper trail use and care is a fundamental point covered to allow enjoyment of nature on the scenic trails surrounding Bloomington. Students participate through inquisitive learning as well as demonstrating new skills.
  • SPH-W 132 Canoeing (1 cr.) Introduces the basics of canoeing, including paddle strokes, essential maneuvers, basic canoe rescues, and Leave No Trace ethics. Highly experience-based course where students will engage in camp settings and maintenance, genuine reflection, and new skill demonstration.
  • SPH-W 134 Whitewater Rafting (1 cr.) Designed to introduce the essential techniques required in whitewater rafting. Topics covered include rafting strategies and tactics, water safety, river dynamics, and relevant whitewater rafting equipment. Highly experience-based course where students engage in genuine reflection and new skill demonstration.
  • SPH-W 135 Whitewater Kayaking (1 cr.) Designed to introduce the essential techniques required in whitewater kayaking strategies and tactics, water safety, river dynamics, and new skills demonstration.
  • SPH-W 136 Coastal Kayaking (1 cr.) This course will provide you with an overview of the essential skills and knowledge for safe paddling on inland protected waters. These skills include essential maneuvering strokes, wet exits, assisted and unassisted rescues, kayak equipment, safety planning, and Leave No Trace ethics.
  • SPH-W 138 Cross Country Skiing (1 cr.) This course will help you develop the fundamental skills and knowledge for cross country skiing and winter backcountry travel. This course introduces you to flat-track techniques then progresses to uphill and downhill techniques.
  • SPH-W 140 Snowboarding (1 cr.) This course is designed to introduce or further the skills of the student in snowboarding. Intended for all experience levels from beginners to advanced. The Nationally Certified Instructors of Paoli Peaks will tailor lessons to the specific wants and needs of the student to help advance their snowboarding skills.
  • SPH-W 142 Downhill Skiing (1 cr.) This course is designed to introduce or further the skills of the student in downhill skiing. Intended for all experience levels from beginners to advanced. The Nationally Certified instructors of Paoli Peaks will tailor lessons to the specific wants and needs of the student to help advance their downhill skiing skills
  • SPH-W 143 Ice Climbing (1 cr.) Introduces the basics of waterfall ice climbing in a top rope situation. Topics covered include safety, gear selection, movement on ice, and perfecting tool and crampon placements. Highly experience-based course where students will actively participate to learn the ice climbing, belaying skills, genuine reflection, and Leave No Trace ethics.
  • SPH-W 144 Rock Climbing (1 cr.) Designed to introduce an overview of rock climbing and belaying techniques that maximize your safety. Topics covered include safety, gear selection, general movement on rock, and perfecting hand and foot placements. Highly experience-based course where students engage in camp setting and maintenance, genuine reflection, and new skill demonstration.
  • SPH-W 149 Vertical Caving (1 cr.) Designed to introduce you to the essential techniques in vertical caving. Highly experience-based course where students engage in the use of equipment, rappelling technique, caving commands, genuine reflection, and new skill demonstration in the beautiful cave throughout the Midwest.
  • SPH-W 305 Introduction to Wilderness Leadership (3 cr.) This eight-week course will introduce the foundations of outdoor adventure leadership, including an introduction to the core competencies of outdoor living skills, education, leadership, risk management, environmental integration, and planning and logistics. The course emphasizes backcountry leadership and judgement with a broad overview of the relevant theories and practices of the outdoor adventure industry. Students participate in two weekend backcountry field experiences. This course introduces students to the Wilderness Education Association (WEA) curriculum. Teaching processes include lecture, discussion, group projects, peer teaching experiences, practical skills sessions, and expeditionary learning.
  • SPH-W 331 Widerness First Responder (3 cr.) The Wilderness First Responder (WFR) course is the most widely accepted standard in wilderness medical care for professional outdoor leaders including mountain and river guides, wilderness trip leaders, expedition leaders, camp and outing club leaders and rangers; anyone who is responsible for the safety and care of a group of people in the backcountry. The curriculum uses the principles of long-term care, improvised resources and varying environmental conditions as the framework for learning. The course was created to provide outdoor leaders and adventurers with the knowledge and skills needed to deal with emergencies in remote settings. The course takes an in-depth look at the underlying physiology of common and uncommon emergencies that might be encountered in the wilderness context. It goes well beyond most first aid courses, particularly those that are oriented to 'urban/street medicine. The primary components of the course include personal/group safety and hygiene, backcountry survival, anatomy and physiology, pathophysiology, patient assessment, documentation, trauma medical emergencies, environmental emergencies, long-term care, teamwork, organizing/improvising rescues, decision-making, leadership, judgment and prevention.
Recreational Therapy - SPH-Y
  • SPH-Y 225 Disability, Health, and Function (3 cr.) Students will be provided with a model of disabling conditions including physical, mental, developmental, intellectual, hearing and vision, and other disabilities related to aging. Content will focus on etiology, prognosis, symptomatic conditions, prevalence, and its relationship to public health. Models of disability and medical terminology will be covered.
  • SPH-Y 277 Foundations of Recreational Therapy Practice (3 cr.) The entry level course to Recreational Therapy, this class provides an overview of the foundations of practice and theory, and historical development and evolution of the Recreational Therapy profession. Students will become familiar with Recreational Therapy as an allied health profession, service delivery models, and practice settings.
  • SPH-Y 378 Recreational Therapy Assessment and Planning (3 cr.) P: SPH-Y 277. This class is the first in a two-part series to learn appropriate treatment skills for the entry-level recreational therapist. This is a service learning class, and the laboratory section must be taken simultaneously in order to receive credit for the class.
  • SPH-Y 379 Recreational Therapy Facilitation Techniques and Evaluation (3 cr.) P: SPH-Y 225; SPH-Y 378; Admission to the Recreational Therapy major. Basic concepts, methods, and techniques associated with the selection and implementation of therapeutic interventions, and the evaluation of the interventions towards the treatment goals of the patient. This is a service learning class, and the laboratory section must be taken simultaneously in order to receive credit.
  • SPH-Y 397 Recreational Therapy Internship and Professional Preparation (3 cr.) P: SPH-Y 277; Admission to the Recreational Therapy major; Open only to seniors. This course is designed to prepare students for their required professional internship through a review of skills, consideration of the best placement for their career goals, and planning for the job search. Professional preparatory skills will also be developed and honed.
  • SPH-Y 470 Contemporary Issues in Recreational Therapy (3 cr.) P: SPH-Y 277; Admission to the Recreational Therapy major. This course is designed to advance the student's knowledge of issues and concerns that influence the provision of recreational therapy services and the advancement of the profession. Students are required critically to examine and discuss issues impacting the health care field.
  • SPH-Y 472 Recreational Therapy in the Health Care Environment (3 cr.) P: SPH-Y 378; Admission to the Recreational Therapy major. This course presents the foundation for understanding the contemporary health care system, as well as developing systematic program design, implementation and management of recreational therapy services. Students will understand the insurance and reimbursement systems; relevant guidelines and standards related to health care organizations; and the process of program development.
  • SPH-Y 560 Professional Development for Therapeutic Recreation (3 cr.) Contemporary principles and understanding for the delivery of therapeutic recreational service. Opportunities to refine personal and professional philosophy of therapeutic recreation.
  • SPH-Y 561 Social Psychology of Recreational Therapy (3 cr.) This course is intended to provide an overview of the social psychology of disability with specific application to recreational therapy. Students will learn to view a client's health condition through the lens of social psychological constructs and theories to better create specific goals within the practice of recreational therapy.
  • SPH-Y 562 Advanced Assessment and Documentation in Recreational Therapy (3 cr.) This course is designed to introduce graduate students to assessment and documentation in therapeutic recreation. It covers types of therapeutic recreation assessment tools, assessment procedures, and documentation rules and format in therapeutic recreation and allied healthcare services.
  • SPH-Y 563 Advanced Facilitation Techniques in Recreational Therapy (3 cr.) This class covers basic concepts, methods and techniques associated with the selection and implementation of therapeutic interventions, and the evaluation of the interventions towards the treatment goals of the patient or client.
  • SPH-Y 564 Therapeutic Communication and Group Counseling in Recreational Therapy (3 cr.) P: Admission to MS in Recreation degree program in Recreational Therapy. To provide an overview of individual and group therapeutic communication and group skills.
  • SPH-Y 565 Evidence-Based Practice in Recreational Therapy (3 cr.) P: Admission to MS in Recreation degree program in Recreational Therapy. Students will develop a critical understanding of how evidence-based practice is produced, implemented, and appraised. Students will become knowledgeable on research findings for clinical decision-making in recreation therapy practice. Students will develop skills at presenting evidence to support or challenge current RT practices for a variety of diagnostic groups.

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