REC 4220 - Culture and Diversity in Recreation and Leisure

• Demonstrate an awareness the influence of one’s own cultural background and experiences on one’s values, attitudes, and biases about recreation and leisure.
• Demonstrate an understanding of the influence of stereotyping, discrimination, and oppression on recreation and leisure participation among individuals and groups who are subject to these phenomena.
• Demonstrate awareness and understanding of various racial, religious, sexual orientation, cultural, and ethnic groups.
• Demonstrate knowledge of the characteristics and needs of culturally diverse populations in recreation and leisure services settings.
• Describe basic concepts and issues related to culture and diversity in recreation and leisure.
• Develop practical applications designed to enhance workplace diversity in recreation and leisure services.
• Discuss life experiences, cultural heritage, family systems, and historical background of culturally diverse populations and the relationship of these factors to the nature recreation and leisure participation among these populations.