LEI
2264 Backpacking and Hiking . . . . . 3(CALL
DEPT)
Survey of the principles governing backcountry and wilderness trips
from a low impact perspective. Emphasis on backcountry trip planning and
leadership, foundations of risk management, wilderness first aid, Leave No Trace
principles, maps and trails, and land issues. Students must commit to one
overnight weekend trip
LEI 3140 Leisure and Society . . . . . 3(F,SS)
Historical and philosophical foundations of
leisure. Examinations of current trends, problems and issues affecting leisure
in the United States
LEI 3301 Travel and Tourism . . . . . 3(F)
Cross-disciplinary examination
of the many facets of tourism. The social science perspective provides students
with the kind of practical knowledge that can effectively be applied to the
hospitality industry. Also provides advanced information that can serve as a
bridge to further analysis or study. Examples of local issues and trends
important in the tourism industry
LEI 4300 Strategic Leadership in
Hospitality, Recreation, and Resorts . . . . . 3(F)
Analysis of hospitality, recreation, and resort organizations
dealing with strategic planning, leadership, management, budgeting, records and
reports, risk management, staff organization, and coordination of resources
LEI 4321 Sport, Adventure and Ecotourism . . . . .
3(F)
Discussion of the concepts, theories and issues relevant to the
development of tourism, with an emphasis on sport, adventure and nature based
tourism. Examination of the challenges and practices associated with the
planning and development of tourism, marketing strategies, funding, government
involvement, financing of the infrastructure, event organization, contracts,
public relation strategies and career opportunities. Introduction and overview
of tourism “niches” including festivals, special events, urban, rural, cultural,
peace and educational tourism. Upper level status is required
LEI 4332 Community Tourism Development . . . . .
3(S)
Examines the relationship between tourism development and host
communities. Students study the positive and negative economic, social,
environmental and political implications of tourism development. The role of
natural and man-made attractions, theme parks, convention and sports facilities
as catalysts to tourism development. Issues of community participation in
tourism planning and managing the tourism/ community relationships. Upper level
status is required. Material and supply fee will be assessed
LEI 4350 Outdoor Leisure . . . . . 4(F,S,SS)
Survey of issues affecting outdoor leisure in America from a
conservation/environmental perspective; and the effective communication of
outdoor leisure values. Analysis of leadership skills associated with outdoor
leisure activities. Material and supply fee will be assessed
LEI 4400 Programming and Special Events . . . . .
3(S)
Principles of leisure program development and study of program
areas, activities, and special events. Analysis of the methods and techniques of
program/event design, organization, implementation, and evaluation
LEI 4560 Hospitality, Recreation, Tourism and Resort Marketing
. . . . . 3(F)
An analysis of the marketing process as it relates to
park, recreation, tourism and leisure services. Target and service marketing;
strategic marketing planning; marketing research; current issues; future trends
and marketing opportunities. Upper level status is required
LEI 4602 Hospitality, Recreation and Resort, Planning and Design
. . . . . 3(S)
Examination of the fundamental concepts, the specific principles,
and the process of planning and designing hospitality, recreation and resort
facilities, including visitor attractions. Students work individually and in
teams to design facilities that fulfill travel/recreation expectations, operate
graciously in the community, and function efficiently to realize profit. Upper
level status is required
LEI 4804 Outdoor-Environmental Education for Elementary and Middle Schools . . . . . 3(F,S,SS)
Students will
be assigned on an individual basis, to elementary and middle schools and has
responsibility for planning, organizing, and implementing nature walks on the
UWF campus with student groups. Permission is required