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Sports and Leisure Recreation

Course Description: This course introduces the concept, nature, and importance of sports recreation, making it essential. It is a key subject for physical education graduates, enabling them to utilize free time in sports and recreational activities. .

Credits: 2

Prerequisites: REC 131

Objectives of the course :

Understanding the importance of recreation and ways to utilize free time, and the value of participating in free time activities as one of the values upon which free time is based as a social system.
And also to recognize the most important different recreational activities such as (sports recreation, mobile recreation, social recreation, cultural recreation, artistic recreation, therapeutic recreation, commercial recreation). With how to design kinetic recreational programs to utilize free time clearly and constructively. Also, how to lead in the field of recreation.

Course outputs :

The student explains the concept of sports recreation (concept, definition, importance, and characteristics).
The student discusses the role and duties of the recreational supervisor in managing sports and recreational activities. .
The student discusses recent scientific developments in the fields of sports management, recreation, and leisure time utilization according to scientific methodology.
How to design recreational programs to effectively and constructively utilize leisure time.
The student applies knowledge related to recreation and leisure activities during free time. .
It identifies the problems associated with the work of the recreational leader and the requirements of the profession.
Plans and executes recreational activities.
Modern technological applications are used in sports recreation and leisure to develop professional performance.
Collaborates effectively within projects or research or professional groups, and leads and takes responsibility while working.
Uses modern technologies in preparing presentations for course topics.
Adheres to professional conduct in accordance with customs and traditions, and understands the societal and individual importance of a healthy and active lifestyle.
Demonstrates integrity, values, and professional ethics when dealing with issues and problems in sports recreation and leisure time.
Performs professional tasks and activities in sports and leisure recreation effectively and independently.

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Last updated: 2026-05-07