Veidlapa Nr. M-3 (8)
Study Course Description
Psychological Aspects of Recreation
Course Code
LF_626
Branch of Science
Psychology; Social Psychology
ECTS
3.00
Target Audience
Biology; Business Management; Civil and Military Defense; Clinical Pharmacy; Communication Science; Dentistry; Health Management; Information and Communication Science; Juridical Science; Law; Life Science; Management Science; Marketing and Advertising; Medical Services; Medical Technologies; Medicine; Nursing Science; Pedagogy; Person and Property Defence; Pharmacy; Political Science; Psychology; Public Health; Rehabilitation; Social Anthropology; Social Welfare and Social Work; Sociology; Sports Trainer
LQF
All Levels
Study Type And Form
Full-Time
Study Course Implementer
Course Supervisor
Ingūna Griškēviča
Structure Unit Manager
Dita Role
Structural Unit
RSU Liepāja Branch
Contacts
Liepāja, Riņķu iela 24/26, lf@rsu.lv, +371 63442118, +371 63442119, +371 63484632
About Study Course
Objective
To offer an opportunity to develop an evidence-based understanding of scientifically-based psychological aspects and regularities of recreation in the context of mental and physical health, to develop the skills to choose appropriate recreational approaches for own professional activities, to develop competence to use recreational processes to promote human well-being and quality of life.
Preliminary Knowledge
Secondary level of knowledge in the social sciences.
Learning Outcomes
Knowledge
1.Upon completion of the study course the student describes the psychological aspects of recreation in the context of mental and physical health, explains the terms of psychological aspects of recreation; describes the main principles of recreational activity and its role in the health care environment.
Skills
1.Upon completion of the study course the student develops and is able to choose appropriate recreational approaches for his/ her professional activity.
Competences
1.Ability to use evidence-based and scientifically-based psychological processes for improvement of human well-being and quality of life.
Assessment
Individual work
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1.
Individual work |
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Participation in lectures, seminars and modelling workshops.
Individual Work – 1. Prepare a presentation of the latest research on recreational issues in your professional field;
2. prepare a practical presentation on some of the psychological techniques of recreation.
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Examination
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% from total grade
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Grade
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1.
Examination |
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Accumulated grade and exam.
1) Participation in lectures 20%;
2) Participation in seminar activities and assigned tasks according to certain criteria (presentation of latest research in recreational psychology) 30%;
3) Participation in a practical simulation and modeling workshops and assigned tasks according to certain criteria (practical presentation of some of the psychological techniques of recreation) 30%;
4) Exam 20%.
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Study Course Theme Plan
FULL-TIME
Part 1
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of recreation, theories, history of development, types, philosophy and psychological aspects.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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The concept of recreation, theories, history of development, types, philosophy and psychological aspects.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and lifestyle. The role of recreation in creating wellbeing, relating to healthy lifestyle and health behavior choices. Models of sociographic segmentation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and lifestyle. The role of recreation in creating wellbeing, relating to healthy lifestyle and health behavior choices. Models of sociographic segmentation.
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Lecture
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and personality. The role of recreation in mental health, connection with understanding of healthy personality models. M. Zuckerman’s biosocial approach and theory of search for experiences.
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Lecture
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Recreation and personality. The role of recreation in mental health, connection with understanding of healthy personality models. M. Zuckerman’s biosocial approach and theory of search for experiences.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar (presentations of independently conducted research reviews).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar (presentations of independently conducted research reviews).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Seminar (presentations of independently conducted research reviews).
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in International scientifically practical conference Development of health and personality: interdisciplinary approach.
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Class/Seminar
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Modality
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in International scientifically practical conference Development of health and personality: interdisciplinary approach.
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Class/Seminar
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Location
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Contact hours
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On site
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Auditorium
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2
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Topics
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Participation in International scientifically practical conference Development of health and personality: interdisciplinary approach.
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Total ECTS (Creditpoints):
3.00
Contact hours:
24 Academic Hours
Final Examination:
Exam
Bibliography
Required Reading
1.
Barrows, R. E. (2010). Recreation handbook for camp, conference and community, Jefferson, N.C.: McFarland & Co.
2.
Csikszentmihályi, M. (1990). Flow:The Psychology of Optimal Experience. Harper & Row.
3.
Engel, G. L. (1980). The clinical application of the biopsychosocial model. American Journal of Psychiatry. 137 (5): 535–544.
4.
McLean, D. D., & Hurd, R. A. (2015). Kraus’ recreation and leisure in modern society. Burlington, Massachusetts: Jones And Bartlett Learning
5.
Mull, R. F., Brent, A., Beggs, B. A., & Renneisen, M. (2009). Recreation facility management: design, development, operations, and utilization. Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics
6.
Riley, K. (2000). Recreational Art Programming. Parks & Recreation, 26-34.
7.
Zuckerman, M. (2007). Sensation Seeking and Risky Behavior. Washington, DC: American Psychological Association
Additional Reading
1.
Carruthers, C., & Hood, C. (2007). Building a Life of Meaning Through Therapeutic Recreation: The Leisure and Weil-Being Model, Part I. Therapeutic Recreation Journal, 41(4), 276-297.
2.
Glass, C., Gómez, E., & Urzu, A. (2013). Recreation, intercultural friendship, and international students’ adaptation to college by region of origin. International Journal of Intercultural Relations, 42, 104-117.
3.
Hawkins, L. B., Cory, A. L., McGuire, A. F., & Allen, R. L. (2012). Therapeutic Recreation in Education: Considerations for Therapeutic Recreation Practitioners, School Systems, and Policy Makers. Journal of Disability Policy Studies, 23, 131-139.
4.
Kil, N., Holland, S., & Stein, T. (2014). Relationships between environmental attitudes, recreation motivations, and environmentally responsible behaviors. Journal of Outdoor Recreation and Tourism, 7-8, 16-25.
5.
Smith, W. J., & Moore, L. R. (2013). Social-Psychological Factors Influencing Recreation Demand: Evidence From Two Recreational Rivers. Environment and Behavior, 45, 821-850
6.
Stelmack, R. M. (Ed.). (2004). On the psychobiology of personality: Essays in honor of Marvin Zuckerman. San Diego, CA: Elsevier.
7.
Zuckerman, M. (1994). Behavioral Expressions and Biosocial Bases of Sensation Seeking. New York: Cambridge University Press.