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2019-2020 University of Maine at Machias Undergraduate Catalog [ARCHIVED CATALOG]

REM 110 - Intro to Recreation & Tourism Management

This course will philosophically examine the historical events that created the recreational institutions of today, as well as contemporary thinking in the field. The course aims to assist students in developing their own philosophy that will guide them through their professional careers. Institutions studied will include community recreation and the playground movement, state and municipal parks, federal lands and the conservation movement, organized camping, youth organizations, outdoor education and selected sports. The course will also provide students with an overview of career opportunities in the leisure service industry, and include discussions of professionalism, exploration of career objectives, and personal interaction with working professionals from several different segments of the leisure services industry. Speakers and the Career Development Office will help students explore individual interests, values and job characteristics so they can more readily choose an appropriate career direction.

Course Typically Offered Every Fall

Credits: 3