Course Overview

This course covers the theories and practices of Therapeutic Recreation, which are widely applicable for Sport for Development. At the end of this course, students will be able to: 1) demonstrate knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation; 2) demonstrate knowledge of facilitation techniques; 3) demonstrate knowledge of examples how Therapeutic Recreation are utilized; 4) demonstrate competence to facilitate an activity group; and 5) demonstrate competence to write an activity plan. Lecture will be taught in English, and all the assignments are done in English. This course aims to train students to be able to work in international Sport for Development contexts.

Learning Achievement

students will be able to:
1) demonstrate knowledge of Therapeutic Recreation process, including assessment, planning, implementation, and evaluation;
2) demonstrate knowledge of facilitation techniques;
3) demonstrate knowledge of examples how Therapeutic Recreation are utilized;
4) demonstrate competence to facilitate an activity group; and
5) demonstrate competence to write an activity plan.

Competence

1. General-propose competence: Knowledge application
2. Degree program competence: Basic knowledge and practical skills in sports, physical education, and health

Course prerequisites

Grading Philosophy

？ Knowledge-based exam (30%)
？ Critique of a journal article (30 %)
？ Activity plan (25%)
？ Presentation (15%)

Course schedule

Introduction to Therapeutic Recreation
Therapeutic Recreation Process (APIE)
Assessment in Therapeutic Recreation
Facilitation techniques in Therapeutic Recreation 1
Facilitation techniques in Therapeutic Recreation 2
Theories in Therapeutic Recreation
Case studies in Therapeutic Recreation
Writing an activity plan
Evaluation in Therapeutic Recreation
Presentation

Course type

Lectures

Online Course Requirement

Instructor

Nagata Shinichi

Other information

Students must read the required reading. Participation in discussion is expected to this class.

Site for Inquiry

Link to the syllabus provided by the university