2005/2006 Catalog
University of West Florida
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Table of Contents
Welcome
Telephone Directory
Academic Calendars
     
Year 2005/2006
     
Fall Semester 2005
     Spring Semester 2006
     Summer Semester 2006

University Mission
Accreditations
Degrees, Areas of Specialization,
Minors

Admissions
After Admission
Financial Assistance
Student Activities
Student Services and Resources
Tuition and Fees
Military and Veterans Information
Registration and Records
Academic Policies
Graduation and General Degree
Requirements

Public Service and Research Centers
College Mission Statements
Undergraduate Degree Programs
Master's Degree Programs
Specialist Degree Programs
Doctoral Degree Programs
Course Numbering System
Course Listings and Descriptions
Administration
Faculty
Index
Course Listings/Descriptions

LEI-LEISURE

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