English course descriptions

1000 level Courses

• LSR 1100 Introduction to leisure studies
• LSR 1105 Leisure in Canadian society

2000 level Courses

• LSR 2110 Leisure: concepts and values
• LSR 2111 Computers and leisure
• LSR 2121 Recreation and environmental quality
• LSR 2122 Tourism
• LSR 2134 Administration of leisure services
• LSR 2135 Recreation and political process
• LSR 2136 Recreation and community development
• LSR 2145 Recreation and demand analysis
• LSR 2181 Research methods I
• LSR 2901 Work term I

3000 level Courses

• LSR 3101 Special topics in leisure studies
• LSR 3102 Special topics in leisure studies
• LSR 3105 Recreation resources conservation
• LSR 3107 Leisure and cultural development
• LSR 3111 Computer and leisure II
• LSR 3112 Principles of leadership in recreation
• LSR 3115 Theory of play
• LSR 3116 Leisure counseling
• LSR 3117 Recreation and selected population
• LSR 3118 Recreation program development
• LSR 3120 Socio-economic aspects of leisure
• LSR 3123 Women and leisure
• LSR 3322 Cultural tourism
• LSR 3181 Research methods II
• LSR 3901 Work term II
• LSR 3902 Work term III

4000 level Courses

• LSR 4081 Independent research
• LSR 4100 Special topics in leisure studies
• LSR 4101 Special topics in leisure studies
• LSR 4106 Operational methods in leisure
• LSR 4108 Development of touristic resources
• LSR 4110 Leisure and the future
• LSR 4131 Recreation site design
• LSR 4156 Heritage interpretation
• LSR 4335 Recreation open space systems planning
• LSR 4901 Work term IV
• LSR 4980 Directed readings in leisure
• LSR 4981 Directed readings in leisure

Course Description

LSR 1100. INTRODUCTION TO LEISURE STUDIES (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Introduction to the study of leisure as a social phenomenon. Introduction to basic concepts of leisure, major issues in the field, and the body of knowledge in Leisure Studies. Development of critical and scientific approach. Return to list

LSR 1105. LEISURE IN CANADIAN SOCIETY (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Cultural and socio-historical analysis of leisure in Canadian society; factors which influence the evolution of leisure in contemporary society; functions and policies of leisure organizations and institutions in Canada and their impact on society; leisure behaviour of Canadians. Return to list

LSR 2110. LEISURE: CONCEPTS AND VALUES (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Ideas, philosophical concepts which have shaped the notion of leisure and related concepts such as free-time, work, happiness and the quality of life; evolution of concepts and values from the time of Plato and Aristotle to the present which shape societal arrangements of leisure; implicit values in daily communications. Return to list

LSR 2111. COMPUTERS AND LEISURE t (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Introduction to the computer environment. Study of the major software packages in the area of word processing, spreadsheets and data banks and their application in the leisure delivery system. Implementation of computer network in leisure organization. Prerequisite(s): Basic knowledge of WP and Lotus. Return to list

LSR 2121. RECREATION AND ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of the interactions and interrelationship between people and the physical environment. Application to recreation resources and the management of leisure environments. Return to list

LSR 2122. TOURISM (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Social and economic determinants and consequences of tourism; tourism travel and hospitality industries; relations between hosts and guests; cultural differences; cultural diffusion; tourism education; types of tourism and tourist areas. Return to list

LSR 2134. ADMINISTRATION OF LEISURE SERVICE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Conceptual, technical and human relations skills in leisure services management; management theories, functions, principles and techniques for leisure service agencies in the public, voluntary and commercial sectors; issues and problems, and means for their resolution. Return to list

LSR 2135. RECREATION AND POLITICAL PROCESSES (3 h.p.w.t.-3 a.).
Elements of the Canadian political system; rationale for and provision of governmental recreation services; relationships among individuals, interest groups, voluntary associations and private enterprises; trends in federal provincial, and municipal relationships; conflict resolution; political influences affecting public recreation resource allocations. Return to list

LSR 2136. RECREATION AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT (3 h.p.w.t.-3 a.).
Role of community in democratic systems; theories of community development and social change; voluntary action; the integrative role of leisure and recreation; elements and techniques of citizen participation; analysis of community development activities. Return to list

LSR 2145. RECREATION DEMAND ANALYSIS (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Analysis of methods and techniques required to assess participation; socio-economic surveys; economic models; marketing; psychological and environmental determinants of demand; profitability participation projections. Return to list

LSR 2181. RESEARCH METHODS I (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Introduction to research methods in the social sciences and their applications to recreation and leisure; nature of scientific inquiry; experimental designs, survey techniques, data analysis, quantitative and qualitative methodology; development of a research proposal; selection of appropriate methods.
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LSR 2901. WORK TERM I (3 cr.). Return to list

LSR 3101. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LEISURE STUDIES (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of current issues in a specialized area of leisure; specific content and format will vary from year to year depending on availability of resources. Prerequisite: permission of Department.
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LSR 3102. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LEISURE STUDIES (3 h.p.w.L-3 cr.).
Study of current issues in a specialized area of leisure; specific content and format will vary from year to year depending on availability of resources Prerequisite: permission of Department.
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LSR 3105. RECREATION RESOURCES CONSERVATION (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Natural resource use; ecology; the conservation movement impact of recreational use on natural areas; theories of the person/environment relationship and their application to recreation behaviour; management of recreation resources; institutions involved in recreation resource conservation; laboratories field trips. Prerequisite: LSR 2121. Return to list

LSR 3107. LEISURE AND CULTURAL DEVELOPMENT (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Meaning of leisure through time and cultures. Identification and interpretation of the forms manifestations and the delivery system of cultural leisure. Analysis of its sociocultural context; its development and changes. Return to list

LSR 3111. COMPUTER AND LEISURE II (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Data management and use of computer tools for solving problems in the leisure field. Prerequisite: LSR 2111. Return to list

LSR 3112. PRINCIPLES OF LEADERSHIP IN RECREATION (3 h.p.w.t.- 3cr.).
Theories and principles of leadership based on sociological and psychological understanding of human interaction; leadership roles; group dynamics and understanding of self and others in leisure situations. Return to list

LSR 3115. THEORY OF PLAY (3 h.p:w.t.-3 cr.).
Theoretical bases for understanding play behaviour; evolution of play theories; contributions of play to human development; recent sociocultural changes and their influence on play forms and environments; implications for individual and social development. Return to list

LSR 3116. LEISURE COUNSELLING t3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Historical and philosophical perspectives; principles, concepts and models of delivery systems in counselling; recent development trends and implications for leisure and other delivery service systems. Return to list

LSR 3117. RECREATION AND SELECTED POPULATIONS (3 h.p.w.L-3u.).
Needs and characteristics of selected populations principally: inmates, unemployed, individuals and families in need; conditions affecting leisure of persons in selected situations; strategies to promote their well being through leisure activities. Return to list

LSR 3118. RECREATION PROGRAM DEVELOPMENT (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of the components of recreation programs; planning, organization and evaluation techniques used in program development; programs as a means of promoting individual and community development. Return to list

LSR 3120. SOCIO-ECONOMIC ASPECTS OF LEISURE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Concepts of supply and demand of leisure resources and services in the private and public sectors; socio-economic phenomena which affect leisure, including employment, poverty, income distribution, and work force participation. Return to list

LSR 3123. WOMEN AND LEISURE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Socio-historical analysis of women's leisure; family and gender relations; paternalism and patriarchy; free-time and leisure activities of women in contemporary society; women and leisure theory; feminist perspectives on receation and leisure. Return to list

LSR 3322. CULTURAL TOURISM (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of the relationship belween tourism, culture and development. Impact of cultural tourism on sites and regions; sustainable tourism development. Prerequisite: LSR2122 Return to list

LSR 3181. RESEARCH METHODS II (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Quantitative data analysis through statistical techniques. Prerequisite: LSR 2181. Return to list

LSR 3901. WORK TERM II (3 cr.). Return to list

LSR 3902. WORK TERM III (3 cr.). Return to list

General prerequisites for all LSR 4000 level courses: All compulsory LSR l000 and LSR 2000 honours courses must be completed before registering in a LSR 4000 level course.

LSR 4081. INDEPENDENT RESEARCH (3 h.p.w.-6 cr.).
Formulation and completion of a research project in the field of leisure under the guidance of a member of the teaching staff. Prerequisite: LSR 3181 Return to list

LSR 4100. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LEISURE STUDIES {3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of current issues in a specialized area of leisure; specific content and format will vary from year to year depending on availability of resources. Prerequisite: permission of Department. Return to list

LSR 4101. SPECIAL TOPICS IN LEISURE STUDIES (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of current issues in a specialized area of leisure; specific content and format will vary from year to year depending on availability of resources. Prerequisite: Permission of the Department. Return to list

LSR 4106. OPERATIONAL METHODS IN LEISURE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Cost of leisure and its policies; effects on the optimization of a leisure organization; elements and components of productivity; measures of profitability; rate of return analysis; evaluation and control mechanisms. Return to list

LSR 4108. DEVELOPMENT OF TOURISTIC RESOURCES (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Study of the natural and cultural resources and their use to create touristic products and long term plan; physical cultural and social carrying capacity; developmental planning to maximize benefits of tourism and to reduce its negative impacts. Prerequiste: LSR 3122. Return to list

LSR 4110. LEISURE AND THE FUTURE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Identification and exploration of demographic, behavioural, political and economic trends affecting future leisure resources; attitudes, values and behaviour; forecasting; implications for the delivery system. Return to list

LSR 4131. RECREATION SITE DESIGN (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Introduction to the landscape design process with emphasis on purpose, function and aesthetics; basic design elements; roles of the various contributors to the site planning process; major historical precedents affecting current design approaches; laboratories and field trips. Prerequisite: LSR 2121. Return to list

LSR 4156. HERITAGE INTERPRETATION (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Interpretation of natural, cultural and historical heritage; settings for interpretation, including national and provincial parks, nature reserves, historical sites and museums; characteristics of user groups; communication theories, principles and practices; interpretive media and techniques; planning and evaluation; issues in heritage interpretation; field experiences. Return to list

LSR 4335. RECREATION OPEN SPACE SYSTEMS PLANNING (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Biological, social and economic perspectives of open space; the urban-regional context; contrasts between resource-oriented and user-oriented planning; stages of the planning process including inventory, goal formulation, analysis options and strategies; public participation in the planning process; evolution of urban recreational open space; laboratories and field trips. Return to list

LSR 4901 WORK TERM IV Return to list

LSR 4980. DIRECTED READINGS IN LEISURE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Readings conducted under the supervision of a professor in order to develop the knowledge of a particular aspect in the study of leisure. Course reserved for third and fourth year honours students. Registration for directed readings is limited and must be approved by the undergraduate program director in keeping with modalities approved by the Faculty. Return to list

LSR 4981. DIRECTED READINGS IN LEISURE (3 h.p.w.t.-3 cr.).
Readings conducted under the supervision of a professor in order to develop the knowledge of a particular aspect in the study of leisure. Course reserved for third and fourth year honours students. Registration for directed readings is limited and must be approved by the undergraduate program director in keeping with modalities approved by the Faculty. Return to list