Mar 29, 2024  
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 
    
OHIO University Undergraduate Catalog 2021-22 [Archived Catalog]

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REC 4210 - Principles of Aging, Physical Activity, and Recreation


Designed to assist students to develop knowledge about aging and lifetime physical recreational activities. Theories, concepts, and best practices about the aging process, physical recreational activities for the elderly, strategies to keep the older person involved in physical recreational activities, and the benefits will be discussed. Holistic approaches to physical recreational activities, instructional considerations, and activity engagement strategies are presented.

Credit Hours: 3
OHIO BRICKS Bridge: Diversity and Practice
Repeat/Retake Information: May be retaken two times excluding withdrawals, but only last course taken counts.
Lecture/Lab Hours: 3.0 lecture
Grades: Eligible Grades: A-F,WP,WF,WN,FN,AU,I
Learning Outcomes:
  • Describe participation barriers to physical recreational activities.
  • Describe the aging process.
  • Discuss strategies for effective lifetime physical activities.
  • Discuss the benefits of lifetime physical recreational activities.



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