Leisure and American Lifestyles

Course Description

Examination of personal, philosophical, socio-cultural, economic, behavioral, and historical dimensions of leisure; evolution of leisure lifestyles; exploration of the interrelationship between individuals, groups, and society in the context of leisure. Note: Students may not receive credit for both CTR 101 and CTR 111.

Syllabus

Student Learning Outcomes, Goals, Objectives:

Students successfully completing this course will be able to:

MAC Health and Wellness-Specific Learning Outcomes

  • Identify factors that contribute to physical and/or mental health.
  • Demonstrate the connection(s) of different aspects of wellness to the overall health of an individual or population.
  • Critically evaluate information and media sources in a variety of formats
  • Integrate and cite sources accurately and correctly.

Course Specific Student Learning Outcomes

  • Describe each of the eight dimensions of wellness.
  • Explain the interconnectedness of the eight dimensions of wellness.
  • Describe the role of recreation and leisure in enhancing wellness.
  • Incorporate wellness-enhancing recreation and leisure activities into daily life.
  • Advocate for the value of recreation and parks in everyone’s lives.

Course Grading Information:

Activity/Performance Measure Percentage/Points
Course Policies Agreement Quiz 15 points
Quizzes (10 @ 10 points each) 100 points
Library Tutorial Quiz & Assignment (10 pts & 5 pts) 15 points
Mini-Assignments (7 @ 20 points each) 140 points
Introductions Discussion Board 10 points
Discussion Assignments (2 @ 30 points each) 60 points
Final Paper 60 points

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate, and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement

Grading Scale

Percentage Letter Grade
93% - 100%A
90% - 92%A-
87% - 89%B+
83% - 86%B
80% - 82%B-
77% - 79%C+
73% - 76%C
70% - 72%C-
67% - 69%D+
63% - 66%D
60% - 62%D-
Below 60%F

Attendance/Participation:

Attendance/participation is not a graded component included in the student's final grade for this course.

Course Materials Purchased by the Students:

No course materials are required.

Scholarly Perspectives

This course engages diverse scholarly perspectives to develop critical thinking, analysis, and debate and inclusion of a reading does not imply endorsement.