of camp administration and educational activities. Evaluation of functions and programs in light of integrating factors. Prerequisite: 409 and consent. 420 PSYCHOLOGICAL AND SOCIOLOGICAL ASPECTS OF SPORT (3) The socio-psychological nature of games, sport and physical activity; the psychology of play and competition; symbolism in sports. 480 RESEARCH IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (1-3) Independent study, readings and/or research in the fields. Senior standing with consent and consultation. Maximum of 6 units.
405 ADAPTED PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3) Analysis of the principles underlying the physical education program for the handicapped; survey of specific disabilities and the implication of each for physical education. Alternate years, offered 1980-81. 406 TESTS AND MEASUREMENTS IN PHYSICAL EDUCATION (3) Lecture, laboratory and field experience in the development, evaluation and application of tests in health and physical education; use and interpretation of elementary statistics. Alternate years , offered 1981-82. 411 PHILOSOPHICAL, EDUCATIONAL, AND PSYCHOLOGICAL FOUNDATIONS (3) Analysis of foundations of camping essential to the integration
RECREATION AND CAMP ADMINISTRATION Objectives: This major has as its central and unique focus a concern for the affect of the Gospel of Jesus Christ and the Holy Bible on the leisure behavior of mankind. Upon completion of the Recreation and Camp Administration major our graduates will have the ability to: (1) communicate in both written and oral forms ; (2) utilize leadership processes; (3) carry out both program planning and organizational planning; (4) provide educational experiences for staff and participants; (5) organize available resources and his/ her own time energies; (6) evaluate both programs (or operations) and staff; (7) manage resources, including budgetary resources and others such as personnel, facilities and supplies; (8) perceive relevant information about the population (and community) he / she serves which has potential for influencing service (9) develop appropriate relationships with other professional and community groups; (10) verbalize and establish a philosophy of recreation and camping on which his/ her professional practices can be based incorporating discipleship and leadership concepts; (11) perceive and work within the framework of legal considerations; (12) understand and use the "special language" which is associated with his/ her professional responsibilities; (13) perform a variety of general technical skills related to office practices, paper work management and media utilization; (14) realize his/ her identity in relation to his/ her position in Christ and his/ her spiritual gifts and abilities; (15) develop his/ her gifts and abilities related to Christian ministries. Major Requirements: 37 units, 8 units from 220, 230 and 240 series. (A student may only transfer 2 units of skills credits into this 8 units block from another school. Further, there is a list of approved skills courses in other departments that may be taken toward this 8 units requirement. However, each major must take a 240 class at least once and have taken the 220, 230 sequence in one skill area.) 22 units upper division including 304, 307, 450 , 460, Psychology 301 , Christian Education 301 and 475, RCA 100 and Psychology 200 are pre-major requirements. The Recreation and Camp Administration Major prepares people to enter the fields of: Recreation Administration and' Programming; Camp Administration and Programming; Church Related Camping (see the Christian Education Department); Outdoor Education Administration and Teaching (see the Biology Department); Camp Administration and Programming in the Mission Fields.
organizing and supervising the program. Recommended for youth club leaders and directors , and playground and camp assistants. (RCA majors are required to take as 3 units.)
100 INTRODUCTION TO RECREATION AND CAMP
ADMINISTRATION (4)
History, objective and philosophy of camping and recreation. Overview of the fields and relationships to home, church and school. Definition of terms and basic concepts related to these two fields and setting of personal ministry and educational
190 CAMP HEALTH AND SAFETY (1)
Legislation affecting resident camps in the areas of health and safety. Areas of nursing, equipment safety, and natural and
goals for time spent here at Biola. 110 FIRST AID AND CPR (1)
man-made safety and health hazards. 220 PROGRAM SKILLS (1)
Basic Life Support. Red Cross Multimedia First Aid and CPR
Field taught; backpacking, canoeing, cross country skiing, outdoor survival , rockclimbing. Theory and practice of skill; purchase and maintenance of equipment; Biblical truths
instruction. Certification given upon completion.
172 CAMP COUNSELING (2)
illustrated by the activity.
The objectives of camping; counselor personality and qualifications; the application of counseling techniques to the camping situation; preparation in various camping activities, crafts and special program areas particularly related to
230 PROGRAM SKILLS (1)
Field taught. Same skill areas as 220 course. Intermediate skills level. Wilderness first aid related to skill area , teaching of Biblical truths related to the skill being studied. Prerequisite 220.
counselor-centered camping.
180 RECREATIONAL LEADERSHIP AND PROGRAMMING (2-3)
240 TEACHING TECHNIQUES (2)
Basic qualifications of the successful leader of recreational groups; aims of a successful program; techniques of
Teaching techniques related to recreational activities.
Prerequisite: 230.
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