This course examines contemporary and emerging research evidence on human health and wellbeing impacts from nature engagement. It is anecdotally understood that spending leisure time outdoors is beneficial, but public understanding of the science behind this phenomenon is lacking. Areas of scientific literature covered include relevant scientific theories, validity of evidence-based forms of nature engagement, and mechanistic pathways of benefits. Analyzes the scientific research methodologies utilized globally and impacts on equity issues for different population groups¿ access to nature-based activities.

Provides an understanding of the social science of leisure in contemporary society by examining the philosophical, socio-cultural, ethical, economic, behavioral, political and historical dimensions of leisure; exploration of the interrelationship between individuals, groups, and society in the context of leisure. Course also examines beliefs, values, and social structures, and compares and contrasts them with individual and social influences such as race, ethnicity, gender, gender expression, sexuality, age, economic status and ability.

Prerequisite: Students must have passed the WPE or Eng 109W/E prior to enrollment in RPTA 125

Supervised full-time therapeutic internship in a recreation, park or tourism organization or business. Supervision is provided by faculty and also by certified personnel at the host site. Meets the professional certification requirements at the national or state levels.

Note: Refer to the RPTA Internship Manual for procedures and requirements.

Prerequisite: BIO 25, CHDV 30, PSYC 168, RPTA 1, RPTA 30, RPTA 102, RPTA 106, RPTA 110, RPTA 115, RPTA 116, RPTA 117, RPTA 118, RPTA 119, and RPTA 136; completion of required administrative paperwork in the semester prior to internship, approval of major advisor.

Supervised, part-time work experience in hospitality or tourism designed to give students an increased understanding of the nature and scope of industry operations. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating agencies.

Prerequisite: RPTA 1, RPTA 30, RPTA 61, RPTA 80, RPTA 82, RPTA 101, RPTA 105, RPTA 106, RPTA 110, RPTA 183, and approval of academic advisor.

Note: Refer to the HTM Internship Manual for procedures and requirements.

Supervised, full-time work experience in hospitality or tourism designed to give students an increased understanding of the nature and scope of industry operations. Supervision is provided by the faculty and the cooperating agencies.

Prerequisite: RPTA 1, RPTA 30, RPTA 61, RPTA 80, RPTA 82, RPTA 101, RPTA 105, RPTA 106, RPTA 110, RPTA 183, and approval of academic advisor.

Note: Refer to the HTM Internship Manual for procedures and requirements.

Supervised, part-time work experience in a recreation, park, or nonprofit agency designed to give students an increased understanding of the nature and scope of industry operations. Supervision is provided by the faculty and by the cooperating agencies.

Note: Refer to the RPTA Internship Manual for procedures and requirements

Prerequisite: RPTA 1, RPTA 30, RPTA 32, RPTA 42, RPTA 60, RPTA 62, RPTA 101, RPTA 105, RPTA 106, RPTA 110, RPTA 136 and approval of academic advisor and internship coordinator.

Supervised, full-time work experience in a recreation, park, or nonprofit agency designed to give students an increased understanding of the nature and scope of industry operations. Supervision is provided by the faculty and by the cooperating agencies.

Note: Refer to the RPTA Internship Manual for procedures and requirements.

Prerequisite: RPTA 1, RPTA 30, RPTA 32, RPTA 42, RPTA 60, RPTA 62, RPTA 101, RPTA 105, RPTA 106, RPTA 110, RPTA 136 and approval of academic advisor and internship coordinator.

Co-curricular activities related to the subject matter and professional concerns of Recreation and Leisure Studies. For example, students may earn credit by participating as a tutor or discussion leader for recreation and leisure studies classes or a teacher or leader in programs offered by community organizations.

Note: The course may be repeated three times for a maximum total of 3 units. Students can enroll for a class that counts as 1, 2 or 3 units. No more than 3 units of RPTA 198 may be used to meet the major requirements.

Prerequisite: Approval of an instructor and the Department chair.

Individual projects or directed reading.

Note: Open only to students who appear competent to carry on individual work. Can be repeated six times for a maximum total of 6 units. Students can enroll for a class that counts as 1, 2 or 3 units. No more than 6 units of RPTA 198 and RPTA 199 in combination may be used to meet major requirements.

Prerequisite: Approval of an instructor and the Department chair.

Individual project, problem, practical study, survey, and/or directed reading on the graduate level.

Note: Can be repeated six times for a maximum total of 6 units. Students can enroll for a class that counts as 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 or 6 units. No more than six units of RPTA 295 and RPTA 299 in combination may be used to meet major requirements.

Prerequisite: Approved petition filed in the department office.