Conceptual foundations of play, recreation, leisure, tourism, hospitality. Historical and cultural perspectives, economic and political significance, leisure behavior, the environment, relationship of leisure service agencies, professionalism, issues and trends.

Organization of commercial recreation, tourism, and hospitality. Supply and demand components, historical and cultural perspectives, marketing, public relations, promotional techniques, roles of commercial leisure delivery systems, and programming strategies.

RTH majors/minors only. Organization, group leadership, assessment, program evaluation, special event management. Programming strategies in recreation, tourism, and hospitality. Human development across the lifespan; techniques, strategies and resources for leisure services leadership.