NCHU Course Outline
Course Name (中) 遊憩概論(2062)
(Eng.) Introduction to Recreation
Offering Dept Bachelor Program in Landscape and Recreation
Course Type Required Credits 3 Teacher HSIEH CHI MING
Department Bachelor Program in Landscape and Recreation/Undergraduate Language English Semester 2026-SPRING
Course Description 本課程介紹休閒遊憩相關理論，提供國內外休閒遊憩研究及實例，以及如何應用到景觀設計及規劃領域。
This course introduces theories concepts of leisure and recreation, and provides research and examples in this field. Students are expected to apply what they have learned from this course to the field of landscape design and planning.
Prerequisites
self-directed learning in the course Y
Relevance of Course Objectives and Core Learning Outcomes(%) Teaching and Assessment Methods for Course Objectives
Course Objectives Competency Indicators Ratio(%) Teaching Methods Assessment Methods
基本休閒遊憩理論及概念之養成，並學習如何應用，以利其未來在相關領域之發展。
This course aims to facilitate students in knowing basic leisure and recreation theories and concepts, and learn how to apply them in their future development of related fields
topic Discussion/Production
Networking/Distance Education
Discussion
Written Presentation
Attendance
Oral Presentation
Assignment
Quiz
Course Content and Homework/Schedule/Tests Schedule
Week Course Content
Week 1 Course overview; Introduction to Syllabus; Grouping students
Week 2 Introduction to recreation and leisure studies; Fundamental concepts
Week 3 Leisure and recreation needs and behaviors
Week 4 Leisure and recreation lifestyles; Specialization in leisure/recreation and its development process
Week 5 Leisure and recreation education
Week 6 The system and resources of leisure and recreation; Social-psychological analysis of leisure and recreation
Week 7 Recreation resource systems and management
Week 8 Mid-term exam
Week 9 Leisure and recreation planning
Week 10 Recreation trends; Health concepts; Introduction to older adults and people with mobility impairments
Week 11 Recreation and leisure activities for personal development, leisure and recreation choice and constraint
Week 12 Tour design and planning (I)
(12:30-14:00) at Computer lab (to be confirmed)
Week 13 Tour design and planning (II)
(12:30-14:00) at Computer lab (to be confirmed)
Week 14 Recreational and mental benefits; recreational therapy; Creative thinking of leisure and recreation
Week 15 Itinerary planning and guided interpretation integrating an accessible forest trail; a therapeutic garden
Week 16 Final paper and presentation
self-directed
learning		    01.Participation in professional forums, lectures, and corporate sharing sessions related to industry-government-academia-research exchange activities.
   03.Preparing presentations or reports related to industry and academia.
   04.Participation in visits or internships at industry, government, or academic institutions.
Evaluation
In-class participation: 10%
Mid-term exam: 30%
Final project (paper + presentation): 40%
Quiz + Self and peer evaluation: 15%

※ Regular attendance is expected, and student will be withdrawn from the course 3 absences or more. Each absence (excused/unexcused) will have the final grade reduced by 5 points; fieldtrip absence will reduce 10 points.
Textbook & other References
1. Kleiber, D. A., Walker, G. J., & Mannell, R. C. (2011). A social psychology of leisure. PA: Venture Publishing Inc.
2. Hurd, A., Anderson, D. M., & Mainieri, T. (2021). Kraus’ recreation and leisure in modern society. Jones & Bartlett Learning.
3. Henderson, K. A., Bialeschki, M. D., Hemingway, J. L., Hodges, J. S., Kivel, B. D., & Sessoms, H. D. (2001). Introduction to recreation and leisure services (No. Ed. 8). Venture Publishing Inc.
Teaching Aids & Teacher's Website

Office Hours
Friday 14:00-16:00
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