HTE 240 - Commercial Recreation and Tourism

Credits: 3
3 Lecture Hours

Description
This course introduces students to the scope and characteristics of the management aspects and trends of the commercial recreation and tourism industry. Students explore the implications of leisure values in society. The role that various organizations have played in the tourism, recreation, sport and park industries are discussed. Entrepreneurial strategies for business start-ups such as the steps of the feasibility study, operations management and specific types of programs in commercial recreation and tourism are also explored.

Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of course, the student will:

Investigate history and progression of commercial recreation and tourism.
Analyze types of commercial recreation.
Analyze challenges faced and proposed solutions in the management of commercial recreation and tourism industry.
Examine entrepreneur opportunities.

Listed Topics

Analysis of play, recreation and leisure
History of recreation and leisure
Recreation and leisure in the modern era
Leisure motivation
Sociocultural factors affecting leisure
Social functions of community recreation
Leisure-service system
Specialized leisure-service areas
Sport as leisure

Reference Materials
Textbook/materials deemed appropriate by instructor

Students who successfully complete this course acquire general knowledge, skills and abilities that align with CCAC’s definition of an educated person. Specifically, this course fulfills these General Education Goals:

Critical Thinking & Problem Solving
Information Literacy

Approved By: Dr. Quintin B. Bullock Date Approved: 3/13/2023
Last Reviewed: 3/13/2023

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