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  • PRT 3500: Fndtns Otdr Rec Stdies

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Survey of issues related to the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities. Emphasis on natural resource agencies (National Park Service, State Parks, U.S. Forest Service, Bureau of Land Management), and trends.
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  • PRT 3510: Trends Sport Mgt

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    The fields of community recreation and sport management are integrated with society as a whole, and as such, the issues and trends that impact the larger society will also have an impact on the way in which professional complete their jobs. This course seeks to present students with the opportunity to learn how to objectively break down current issues and trends and determine how they should be handled based on the stakeholders involved and the impacts that may result.
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  • PRT 3530: Rec Area Facility Mgt

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course is designed for students to develop an introductory knowledge of the principles of quality recreation areas and facilities including overall system planning, site planning, maintenance, funding, and equipment, employee, and facility management.
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  • PRT 3550: Sport Mgt and Health

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Is sport good for us? It is often assumed to have a positive effect on youth development and athletes' health overall. However, sport is also replete with examples of injury, concussions, eating disorders, abuse, and burnout. Sport managers need to understand how sport can impact athletes' physical, mental, and emotional health so they can develop appropriate programming for participants and effective training for staff. This course will explore the health effects of sport across the lifespan, and introduce students to theories and strategies for managing sport to maximize the beneficial health effects of sport and minimize the negative. Students will develop applied sport management skills through practical case-based coursework.
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  • PRT 3570: Community Sport Dev.

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Sport development involves creating pathways for individuals and communities to participate in sport from young to old and novice to elite. Effective sport managers need to understand how sport is developed as well as the purposes of community sport, which can range from 'sport for sport's sake' to 'sport for development' of the community. This course will introduce students to theories and strategies for managing and developing community sport. Students will develop applied community sport development and management skills through practical case-based coursework. This course will reflect themes around social inclusion, sustainability, and health and wellness in and through community sport. Common contemporary issues facing community sport managers and developers will be presented.
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  • PRT 3610: The Global Citizen

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course will serve as a guide for international travelers and those desiring a career in the global marketplace. Students will learn to make responsible choices when planning and engaging in travel experiences regardless of the purpose of the international trip. The course will foster ongoing connections that build understanding and bridge culture differences, compassionate listening, conflict resolution and other skills necessary to promote cross-culture communication and responsible travel.
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  • PRT 3700: Computer Applic In PRT

    2.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides an introduction to computer applications in Parks, Recreation, and Tourism. This course will include basic, intermediate, and advanced spreadsheet applications, focusing primarily on how to use Excel, so that you are prepared to use it for finance, management, data analyses, and other common purposes to PRT.
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  • PRT 3780: Decision Making in PRT

    3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    This course provides students with an overview of the methods for conducting and understanding research and evaluation in parks, recreation, and tourism experiences for the purpose of program development and improvement. This includes understanding the literature, processes of data collection, analysis, and interpretation, and using evidence to support decisions. Prerequisites: Complete 2 classes that fulfill a QA AND WR2.
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    General Education Course

  • PRT 3950: Independent Study/PRT

    1.00 - 4.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Must have Departmental consent. Prerequisites: Department Consent.
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  • PRT 3960: Special Topics In PRT

    1.00 - 3.00 Credits
    University of Utah

    Class topics vary each semester.
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