Timeroom: Fall 2023

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 670 (01) - Venue Management Design & Operations

Venue Mgmt Design & Operations

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 20
CRN: 12940
Special Fees: $90.00

Provides students with an orientation to the management, design, operation, and functions of various recreation venues. Topics include venue management, operational considerations, support features, and auxiliary functions that impact the manager's role. Students gain insight into key areas of venue management, design, and operations through visits to actual recreation venues.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Only listed majors in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC

Instructors: Michael Ferguson

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	2:10pm - 3:30pm	HEW 131
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	R	12:40pm - 3:30pm	OFFCMP TBD
Final Exam	12/19/2023	12/19/2023	T	10:30am - 12:30pm	HEW 131

Additional Course Details:

If you are interested in the design and operation of recreation venues - this is the course for you! Back by popular demand, RMP 670 explores a wide array of recreation venues including, but not limited to: ski resorts, state parks, ropes courses, wineries, arenas, stadiums, aquatic facilities, campgrounds, actions sports venues, and more!

*This course operates on a Tues/Thurs lab format. Tuesdays take place in the classroom here students will learn about a different recreation venue each week. Thursdays consist of on-site and immersive venue tours with venue managers.

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 680 (01) - Festival and Event Planning

Festival and Event Planning

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 25
CRN: 13342

Introduces the planning, marketing, management, and evaluation of festivals and special events. Explores the theories and practices relevant to successful event planning for host community residents and visitors.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): RMP 557

Cross listed with : RMP 680.02

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Sophomore, Senior

Only listed majors in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC

Instructors: Caroline Thuma

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	W	5:10pm - 7:30pm	MURK G02

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 680 (02) - Festival and Event Planning

Festival and Event Planning

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 13341

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): RMP 557

Cross listed with : RMP 680.01

Only listed classes in section: Senior, Junior, Sophomore

Majors not allowed in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC

Instructors: Caroline Thuma

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	W	5:10pm - 7:30pm	MURK G02

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 700H (01) - Senior Honors Project

Senior Honors Project

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 5
CRN: 14981

Under the direction of an RMP faculty member, students complete either a supervised research or applied field study project that builds on their honors coursework. Students submit a written proposal for approval and present the results at the completion of their project. Applied studies address a specific need or problem of a local agency or organization.

Department Approval Required. Contact Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Attributes: Honors course

Instructors: Matthew Frye

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 711 (01) - Recreation Resource Management

Recreation Resource Management

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 19
CRN: 13908

Examines the supply and demand of natural resources for outdoor recreation uses, with emphasis on relationships between public and private roles and responsibilities. Social, environmental, and economic impacts of outdoor recreation use are discussed. Current principles and techniques of recreation resource planning and management are outlined.

Section Comments: Must have JUNIOR or SENIOR standing at the start of this course.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Cross listed with : RMP 811.01

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman

Instructors: Michael Ferguson

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	W	3:40pm - 6:30pm	HEW 131
Final Exam	12/19/2023	12/19/2023	T	1:00pm - 3:00pm	HEW 131

Additional Course Details:

If you are interested in the management of parks and protected areas- this is the course for you! RMP 711/811 explores the social science behind outdoor recreation and parks and protected areas management within the United States. This course will focus on state and federal land management agencies such as NH State Parks, the National Park Service, USDA Forest Service, US Fish & Wildlife Service, and more!

This course will provide students state-of-the-art social science tools, competencies, and knowledge surrounding outdoor recreation resource management.

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 720 (01) - Adaptive Sport Facilitation for Recreation Therapy and Related Professions

Adapt Sports for Rec Therapy

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 10
CRN: 13910

This course takes a strengths-based approach to examining adaptive sports and recreation for recreational therapists and related professions, with a focus on best practices and risk management in community-based settings. This is an experiential learning course, whereby students will learn how to design, plan, and facilitate a variety of adaptive sports for people with disabilities. Students will learn and apply processes for assessing, selecting, and fitting adaptive sports and recreation equipment for individuals with disabilities.

Section Comments: Must have Junior or Senior standing at the start of this course. Class will be at NEP, Classroom SW 141

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Cross listed with : RMP 820.01

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Instructors: Crystal Skahan

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	R	12:40pm - 3:30pm	OFFCMP TBD
Final Exam	12/14/2023	12/14/2023	R	1:00pm - 3:00pm	OFFCMP TBD

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Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 724 (01) - Research, Evaluation, and Data-Driven Decisions

Research and Evaluation

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 10219

Emphasizes the understanding and practical application of evaluation concepts and tools within recreation, event, and allied health services. The course will cover the utility and feasibility of evaluation, evaluation planning and design (including quantitative and qualitative research design, methods, and analysis), evaluation management and data collection, analysis and reporting, and decision-making based on evaluation data.

Section Comments: You must have SENIOR standing at the start of this course.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): RMP 557

Cross listed with : RMP 824.01

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Only listed majors in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Lauren Ferguson

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	9:40am - 11:00am	PARS N114

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 764 (01) - Internship

Internship

Credits: 8.0 or 12.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Credit/Fail Grading

Class Size: 15
CRN: 13539

Supervised professional work experience in an approved recreation, park, tourism, or healthcare agency. Students participate in a 10 week (400 hour) or 14 week (560 hour) internship experience after receiving approval from their Academic Advisor and the Internship Coordinator.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Classes not allowed in section: Freshman, Sophomore

Only listed majors in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC

Instructors: Patricia Craig, Jennifer Frye

Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
8/28/2023	12/11/2023		Hours Arranged	TBA

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 772 (01) - Law and Public Policy in Leisure Services

Law&Public Policy Leisure Svcs

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 30
CRN: 10218

Topics including the law of torts, contracts, property, civil rights, risk management, and legal research are addressed in the context of leisure services and recreation resources. Public policy and professional advocacy implications are examined in relation to legislative and judicial systems.

Section Comments: You must have SENIOR standing at the start of this course.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Prerequisite(s): RMP 557 and RMP 663

Cross listed with : RMP 872.01

Only listed classes in section: Junior, Senior

Only listed majors in section: RMP:OTDR LDR&M, RMP:PROG&EV MGT, RMP:THERAP REC

Attributes: Writing Intensive Course

Instructors: Lauren Ferguson

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	TR	11:10am - 12:30pm	HEW 131
Final Exam	12/13/2023	12/13/2023	W	3:30pm - 5:30pm	HEW 131

Durham Health & Human Services :: Recreation Management & Policy

RMP 775 (01) - Entrepreneurial and Commercial Recreation

Entrepreneurial &Commerc Rec

Online Course Delivery Method: Scheduled meeting time, Online (no campus visits), EUNH

Credits: 4.0
Term: Fall 2023 - Full Term (08/28/2023 - 12/11/2023)
Grade Mode: Letter Grading

Class Size: 21
CRN: 14085

Principles of business planning and development as applied to the private sector leisure services industry. Emphasizes knowledge of key commercial leisure services profiles and their intersection with allied professions such as hospitality and tourism. Course topics include entrepreneurship, business planning, needs assessment, product development, selling, financing, legal designations, and business operations leading to the development of a business plan for a new entrepreneurial recreation enterprise.

Section Comments: Must have JUNIOR or SENIOR standing at the start of this course.

Registration Approval Required. Contact Instructor or Academic Department for permission then register through Webcat.

Cross listed with : RMP 875.01

Instructors: Sarah Moore, Sean McLaughlin

	Start Date	End Date	Days	Time	Location
	8/28/2023	12/11/2023	T	5:10pm - 7:30pm	ONLINE
Final Exam	12/13/2023	12/13/2023	W	6:00pm - 8:00pm	ONLINE

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