Class Times---9:05-9:55 (6812),  10:10-11:00 (6813)
Days: M W F
Location:  SW 220 ---Additional Info:  Meets Friday in HPER 169 for
activities.
Note:Section 6812 & 6813

Description of Course Content:  This course will provide students
with the opportunity to learn about leadership and methods of leading
recreation activities. The course will focus on theory, technique,
and application of personal leadership skills in a recreation
setting. Leadership as a field of study and personal development will
be emphasized allowing each student to experience leadership in a
recreational environment. Students will be introduced to leadership
styles, characteristics, and practices including group dynamics and
direct service leadership methods. Finally, students will develop and
lead group activities using a recreation activity-programming model.

Required Book List:  Leadership in Recreation by Ruth V. Russell,
McGraw Hill, 2001


Summary of Assignments:	Group activity leading in class, leadership
profile, leadership journals, special event proposal and
presentation.  Group work and activity leading performance judged by
both the instructor and student peers.