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RMP 444 - Building a Culture of Peace
Credits:
4.00
Peace is more than just the absence of war. A culture of qÿÿÿÿPeace is more than just the absence of war. A culture of pea
peace incorporates respect and dignity for all persons,
stewardship of natural resources, a striving toward justice
and equality, the non-violent resolution of conflicts,
non-hierarchical decision-making and participatory
community life. Students in this course explore the origins
and concepts of peace culture. Students experience the
elements of a culture of peace as they are empowered to
create a peace culture within the classroom and as they
share peace culture with a broader community through
service learning projects.
RMP 490 - Recreation and Leisure in Society
Credits:
4.00
Examines the historical and philosophical foundation of
recreation and leisure. Emphasizes concepts, theories, and
the interrelationships between factors (social, economic,
political, and environmental), which influence people's
leisure attitudes and behavior. Explores implications of
leisure for holistic and balanced living.
RMP 501 - Recreation Services for Individuals with Disabilities
Credits:
4.00
Presents and discusses issues that concern the delivery of
quality leisure services to individuals with disabilities
in community settings. Lab requirements as well as
classroom activities provide opportunities for practical
experience. Prereq: permission. Lab.
RMP 502 - Foundations of Therapeutic Recreation
Credits:
4.00
History and professional concepts of therapeutic
recreation and the roles and functions of the therapeutic
recreation specialist.
RMP 503 - Therapeutic Recreation Rehabilitation Principles & Interventions
Credits:
4.00
Introduces the rehabilitation principles and recreational
therapy interventions used by therapeutic recreation
specialists to improve functioning for people with physical
and cognitive impairments. Students learn and apply
fundamental processes of clinical reasoning and treatment
program planning to improve quality of life. A lab provides
students with the opportunity to use a variety of assistive
techniques, adaptive devices, and equipment to support
individuals and achieve maximum independence and promote a
healthy leisure lifestyle. Prereq: RMP 490, 501, 502.
Special fee.
RMP 504 - Therapeutic Recreation Mental Health Principles and Interventions
Credits:
4.00
Introduces mental health principles and recreationalð›ÿ¿
therapy interventions to improve functioning for people
with emotional, social, and behavioral impairments.
Students will learn and apply fundamental processes of
clinical reasoning and treatment program planning to
improve quality of life for persons with emotional, social,
and behavioral impairments. Prereq: RMP 490, 501, 502.
RMP 511 - Issues of Wilderness and Nature in American Society
Credits:
4.00
Provides students with an overview of the evolving
relationship between wilderness/nature and American
society. Examines the philosophy, ethics, and societal
values in American society and its relationship to our
natural wilderness. Recent issues are used as case studies
in order for students to articulate, defend, and critique
the ethical issues presented. Students are responsible for
understanding and applying philosophical approaches
developed by philosophers, writers, and activists
associated with the wilderness, sustainability,
biodiversity, hunting, suburban sprawl, environmental
activism, endangered species, organic foods, and genetic
engineering.
RMP 550 - Perspectives on Disability
Credits:
4.00
Introduces many fields of study to current perspectives on
disability. Designed to appeal to students not intending
to work with individuals with disabilities as a career
focus. Students who will soon be in positions of managing
key resources and systems associated with areas of
community life targeted by the Americans with Disabilities
Act (e.g., public transportation, state and local
government, etc.) gain a broader understanding of how to
accommodate and value a diverse membership in their
communities. Writing intensive.
RMP 557 - Recreation Services Program Design
Credits:
4.00
Introduces the student to a systems approach to program
design. Includes needs assessment techniques, goal setting
and objectives writing, process of group planning, public
relations, program evaluation, and leisure education.
Applied projects are required. Prereq: RMP 490 or
permission. Lab.
RMP 558 - Program Supervision and Leadership
Credits:
4.00
Emphasizes specific knowledge of leisure activity
categories with related organization and leadership
techniques. Other topics include facilitation of activity
throughout the lifespan and planning for instruction,
safety, and crisis confrontation. Applied projects are
required. Prereq: RMP 557 or permission.
RMP 560 - Recreational Sport Management
Credits:
4.00
Explores and examines the theoretical foundations andÿ¿
basic skill methods, and techniques necessary for the
effective and efficient delivery of recreational sport
programs within a variety of collegiate, public,
quasi-public, and private settings, agencies and/or
organizations.
RMP #561 - Introduction to Outdoor Recreation
Credits:
4.00
The history, delivery system, social and economic impacts,
and management tools for outdoor recreation. Includes
identification of contemporary issues, problems, and
opportunities in recreation resource management. Lab.
RMP 563 - Recreation Management and Policy Practicum
Credits:
2.00
Designed to provide first and second year RMP majors the
opportunity to observe and practice leadership skills in
clinical and community-based settings. Students complete a
40-45 hour practicum at an approved site. Successful
completion of a practicum is prerequisite to the
professional internship, RMP 664. Students are responsible
for transportation and housing. Prereq: RMP 490, 501.
Permission required. Cr/F.
RMP #570 - Community Systems Planning and Development
Credits:
4.00
Evaluation of principal theories of community systems and
planning. Topics include problem analysis, methods of
community research design, and decision-making skills.
RMP 593 - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
A) Camping and Outdoor Education for Individuals with›ÿ¿
Disabilities, B) State Parks: Their Management and Role,
C) Therapeutic Recreation in the School Setting, D) Social
Psychology of Leisure, E) New Hampshire's Recreation/Ski
Industry, F-Z) Interdisciplinary. Specialized courses
covering information not presented in regular course
offerings. Description of topics available in department
office during preregistration. Prereq: RMP majors or
permission. May be repeated but not in duplicate areas.
RMP 593W - Special Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
See description for RMP 593. Writing intensive.
RMP 600 - Multicultural Perspectives and Leisure
Credits:
4.00
Explores the multicultural issues within a pluralistic¿
society both generally and as they are specifically
evident through leisure, recreation, and play behaviors,
values, and possibilities. Course topics and assignments
applied to the exploration of three questions: (1) How does
leisure expression honor, value, and preserve unique
cultural and ethnic heritages? (2) Does and/or can leisure
expression create meaningful bridges across interpersonal
and societal differences? (3) What are the moral and
ethical responsibilities and opportunities for leisure
services providers within a pluralistic society? Writing
intensive.
RMP 602 - Clinical Treatment Lab I
Credits:
2.00
Provides students with the opportunity to apply principles
central to the effective delivery of therapeutic
recreation?individualized treatment planning, client
assessment, documentation, and activity analysis?with
members of a community-based, post-rehabilitation program
located in the Seacoast region. Students are required to
participate in weekly sessions (five to six hours per week)
for a total of 15 weeks. Prereq: RMP 490, RMP 501, RMP 502.
Permission required.
Co-requisites:
RMP 603
RMP 603 - Assessment and Treatment Planning in Therapeutic Recreation
Credits:
4.00
Addresses the principles of activity analysis, clientÿ¿
assessment, documentation, individualized program
planning, selection of interventions, and collaboration
with a treatment team. Prereq: RMP 490; 502. Special fee.
RMP 603L - Clinical Treatment Lab I
Credits:
2.00
Provides students with the opportunity to apply principles
central to the effective delivery of therapeutic
recreation services?individualized treatment planning,
client assessment, documentation, and activity
analysis?with members of a community-based, post
rehabilitation program located in the Seacoast region.
Students are required to participate in weekly sessions
(five to six hours per week) for a total of 15 weeks.
Permission required. Prereq: RMP 490, RMP 501, RMP 502.
Co-requisites:
RMP 603
RMP 604 - Therapeutic Communication and Facilitation in Therapeutic Recreation
Credits:
4.00
Addresses specific clinical knowledge and skills essential
to therapeutic recreation service delivery including
clinical interviewing, group process, leisure education,
treatment approaches, and intervention techniques. Prereq:
RMP 490; 502; 603. Special fee.
RMP 604L - Clinical Treatment Lab II
Credits:
2.00
This clinical treatment lab emphasizes the concepts and¿
intervention techniques used in the clinical application
of therapeutic recreation services, which relate to
practice. Students provide therapeutic recreation services
to members of a community-based, post rehabilitation
program located in the Seacoast region. Students are
required to participate in weekly sessions (five to six
hours per week) for a total of 15 weeks. Permission
required. Prereq: RMP 603 and RMP 603L.
Co-requisites:
RMP 604
RMP 605 - Clinical Treatment Lab II
Credits:
2.00
A clinical treatment lab that emphasizes the concepts and
intervention techniques used in the clinical application
of therapeutic recreation services, which relate to
practice. Students provide therapeutic recreation services
to members of a community-based, post-rehabilitation
program located in the Seacoast region. Students are
required to participate in weekly sessions (five to six
hours per week) for a total of 15 weeks. Prereq: RMP 603
and RMP 602. Permission required.
Co-requisites:
RMP 604
RMP 654 - Professional Development and Ethics
Credits:
2.00
Focuses on preparing students for the internship experience
through the identification of career goals and the
selection of an approved internship site. A portfolio
emphasizing process skills in resume construction,
interviewing techniques, establishing internship goals and
objectives, and self-assessment is developed. Majors only.
Prereq: permission. Cr/F. IA (continuous grading).
RMP 663 - Management and Policy in Leisure Services
Credits:
4.00
Comparative analysis of administrative processes within
various organizations as well as the political and
policy-making roles of the managers in the private and
public sectors. Emphasizes organizational development,
fiscal management, and budgeting as tools used in
formulating and implementing policy. Prereq: RMP 557 or
permission.
RMP 664 - Internship
Credits:
14.00 to 16.00
A) Internship in Recreation Management, B) Internship in
Therapeutic Recreation. Students enroll in the section
corresponding to their major option after receiving
approval from the academic adviser. Supervised work
experience in an approved profession-related agency. An IA
(continuous grading) grade (yearlong course) may be
assigned at the end of the semester or summer session.
Prereq: majors only; permission. Special fee. Cr/F.
RMP 665 - Applied Marketing and Communications in Recreation Services
Credits:
4.00
Prepares students to respond effectively to anÿÿ
information-based society. Course topics are applied to
the leisure service delivery systems and include
microcomputer systems and applications, standardized
information systems, networking, and dissemination of
information through audio-visual, print, and mass media.
Prereq: RMP 557 or permission.
RMP #667 - Recreation Resource Planning
Credits:
4.00
Overview of site-planning techniques and issues as
currently practiced by recreation resource agencies at
local, state, and national levels. Relationship of planning
to management, policy, and practice; current trends in
planning and likely future directions. Extensive use of
field trips to enable students to learn how to read
landscapes in order to use natural features in design as
well as to enhance visitor experiences. Prereq: RMP 490;
RMP major or permission.
RMP 668 - Youth Culture and Programs
Credits:
4.00
Emphasizes the identification of community and personal¿
issues youth face in growing up as well as institutional
and programmatic support available to assist youth. The
course also examines the leadership, administrative,
financial, and marketing tools necessary to develop
successful youth programs and services. Prereq: RMP 490 or
permission for non-majors. Writing intensive.
RMP 680 - Festival and Event Planning
Credits:
4.00
Introduces the planning, marketing, management, andð›ÿ¿
evaluation of festivals and special events. Explores the
theories and practices relevant to successful event
planning for host community residents and visitors.
RMP 700H - Senior Honors Project
Credits:
4.00 to 6.00
Under the direction of an RMP faculty member, studentsÿ¿
complete either a supervised research or applied field
study project that builds on their honors coursework.
Students submit a written proposal for approval and present
the results at the completion of their project. Applied
studies address a specific need or problem of a local
agency or organization. Prereq: permission required.
RMP 705 - Management and Policy in Therapeutic Recreation
Credits:
4.00
Addresses National Council for Therapeutic Recreationÿ¿
Certification knowledge areas concerning management
competency. Students acquire knowledge of current
principles and procedures for assuming an administrative
role in the therapeutic recreation profession. Issues and
practices related to budgeting, reimbursement, quality
improvement programs, and comprehensive program planning.
Prereq: RMP 502; 603; 604.
RMP 711 - Recreation Resource Management
Credits:
4.00
Examines the supply and demand of natural resources for
outdoor recreation uses, with emphasis on relationships
between public and private roles and responsibilities.
Social, environmental, and economic impacts of outdoor
recreation use are discussed. Current principles and
techniques of recreation resource planning and management
are outlined. Prereq: seniors or permission.
RMP 724 - Grantsmanship, Evaluation, and Research
Credits:
4.00
Emphasizes understanding and application of grantsmanship,
research techniques, and research writing. Addresses the
process of program planning and grant proposal development.
Examines research methodologies and the evaluation
processes as applied to recreation and allied health
settings. Critical assessment of uses and limitations of
research for recreation. Prereq: RMP 557, 663 and senior
RMP major or permission. Writing intensive.
RMP 730 - Camp Administration and Leadership
Credits:
4.00
Provides students with an understanding of administrative
and organizational practices in structured camp settings.
Students are exposed to the theory, practice, and
challenges of program planning for youth and adult
development within the recreation context of camping.
Explores current sociological, environmental, economical,
and legislative trends influencing contemporary camp
management. Permission required.
RMP 743 - Culture and Environmental Interpretation
Credits:
4.00
This course focuses on the communication process andð›ÿ¿
practices used by parks and recreation professionals to
explain and interpret the special characteristics of
cultural and environmental resource sites for vistors.
Conceptual principles for planning interpretative programs,
as well as techniques for analyzing and disseminating
information and entertainment through various media
(personal interactions, verbal presentations, exhibits,
publications, and other programs) will be discussed.
Delivery of interpretive messages across a variety of
audiences, strategies for programming interpretive
services, and the administration and evaluation of
interpretive services in recreation settings will be
examined.
RMP 760 - Community Sport Organizations: Administration and Development
Credits:
4.00
The administration and development of participant-based
community sport organizations and resources. Emphasizes
the organizational, administrative, and programming
competencies necessary to effectively manage these
resources. Focuses on problems and research-oriented
solutions related to the management of community sport
organizations. Prereq: RMP 560 or permission of the
instructor.
RMP 770 - Management and Design of Recreation and Park Facilities
Credits:
4.00
Provides students with an orientation to the theories,¿
design, operation, and functions of recreational
facilities. Topics include facility development,
operational considerations, and auxiliary functions that
impact the manager's role. Students gain insight into key
areas of facility management through visitations to actual
facilities. Prereq: RMP 705; permission. Special fee.
RMP 772 - Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services
Credits:
4.00
Topics including the law of torts, contracts, property,
civil rights, risk management, and legal research are
addressed in the context of leisure services and recreation
resources. Public policy and professional advocacy
implications are examined in relation to legislative and
judicial systems. Prereq: RMP 557, 663, and senior RMP
major or permission. Writing intensive.
RMP 775 - Entrepreneurial and Commercial Recreation
Credits:
4.00
Principles of business planning and development as applied
to the private sector leisure services industry.
Emphasizes knowledge of key commercial leisure services
profiles and their intersection with allied professions
such as hospitality and tourism. Course topics include
entrepreneurship, business planning, needs assessment,
product development, selling, financing, legal
designations, and business operations leading to the
development of a business plan for a new entrepreneurial
recreation enterprise. Prereq: RMP 663.
RMP 793 - Advanced Topics
Credits:
2.00 to 4.00
A) Area and Site Planning, B) Concepts and Trends inð›ÿ¿
Therapeutic Recreation, and C) Conference Planning. Topics
presented by instructors with specialized knowledge gained
through professional practice, research, and study.
Descriptions of topics available in department office
during preregistration. May be repeated but not in
duplicate areas. 2 to
RMP 796 - Independent Study
Credits:
1.00 to 4.00
Individual study and/or research relating toÿÿÿ
leisure-oriented topics. Prereq: permission.