REC 253 - Implications of Disabling Conditions for Therapeutic Recreation

This course provides an overview of physical and developmental disabilities with emphasis on etiology, clinical descriptors, rehabilitation, and educational concerns. Examination of the impact of disability on leisure and therapeutic recreation programming will be addressed, as will barriers that affect communication and interactions between persons with and without disabilities. Recreation and Leisure Studies majors will include this class in their academic career portfolios.

Prerequisite(s):
Co-requisite(s):
Credits: 3

Meets the Following Core Requirement: Engaged Learning
Course Typically Offered: Fall
Course Type: Recreation