Professional Wellness in Contemporary Leisure Services

Catalog description

A reflective practice and an ethic of care toward self and others is essential for recreation professionals to meet the diverse demands of contemporary leisure services effectively and successfully. This course allows students to explore personal and professional well-being, self-care, and reflective practice as they prepare to complete their program of study and begin their professional career. The course focuses on well-being and self-care from a variety of perspectives, and activities and practices in which students can develop reflective skills necessary for meaningful engagement with contemporary professional concerns while reducing stress and enhancing both short- and long-term well-being. Prerequisite: junior standing. Offered Fall, Spring.