CALIFORNIA POLYTECHNIC STATE UNIVERSITY San Luis Obispo May 2010 RECREATION, PARKS, & TOURISM ADMINISTRATION Catalog Description RPTA 350 – Recreation Areas & Facilities Management (4) Management of recreation areas and facilities: clientele considerations, facility and outdoor area site planning; day-to-day operations of common recreation areas and facilities Agency visitation required lectures, laboratory Prerequisite: RPTA 210 or RPTA 260 with C- or better, junior standing or consent of instructor Instructor(s) Brian Greenwood/Kendi Root/Kirk Sturm Learning Objectives Upon successful completion of this course, students will be able to: Demonstrate the ability to apply knowledge of professional practice and the historical, scientific, and philosophical foundations of the relevant profession in decision making (7.01.03) a Describe the historical foundations of parks and recreation design in relation to contemporary design b Describe the key elements associated with universal and accessible design including history, legislation, enforcement, justification, and implementation c Discuss the costs and benefits of LEED certification for existing buildings d Debate outsourcing versus in-house operations for essential services and core product extensions e Discuss the process, issues and challenges associated with coordinating and scheduling multi-use recreation areas and facilities f Discuss and debate corporate sponsorship and naming rights for recreation areas and facilities Recognize basic facts, concepts, principles, and procedures of management/administration, and human resource management (Standard 7.03.01) a Explain the Olmsted and Dahl principles of design b List and describe the components of the FACE design evaluation method c Describe the steps and processes involved in a master plan for facility development, expansion, or renovation d Describe the roles and considerations of members of a design team e Describe the processes involved in funding and building recreation facilities f Describe the key components of the LEED rating system g Describe the certification process for LEED-Exiting Buildings Operations & Maintenance h Describe the basic concepts and skills necessary to become the manager of a recreation facility i Describe the basic characteristics that affect indoor and outdoor facilities j Describe the different types of equipment and the purchasing process for recreation facilities k Describe the various revenue streams and expenses for varied recreation facilities l Describe the pertinent components of human resource management for recreation facilities m Identify the various internal and external forms of control in a facility n Explain the principles associated with Crime Prevention Through Environmental Design (CPTED) o Describe the function and considerations of typical ancillary spaces for recreation facilities p Describe the types and processes involved in maintenance for recreation facilities q Describe the degrees of and catalysts for disruptions in recreation facilities Demonstrate the ability to apply entry-level concepts, principles, and procedures of management/administration, and human resource management to recreation, parks and tourism administration (7.03.02) a Apply the FACE method of evaluation for varied recreation areas and facilities b Develop a schematic for a recreation facility c Develop the bid specifications for an assigned recreation facility d Develop an annual budget for an assigned recreation facility e Develop a human resource plan for an assigned recreation facility f Develop a plan for reception, parking, and locker rooms for an assigned recreation facility g Develop a maintenance plan for an assigned recreation facility h Develop an emergency response plan for an assigned disruption at a recreation facility Text and References Text: Mull, Beggs, & Renneisen (2009) Recreation Facility Management: Design, Development, Operations, & Utilization Champaign, IL: Human Kinetics References: Boehland (2008, November) LEED for existing buildings Greensource McGraw-Hill Construction Continuing Education Center Retrieved from http://continuingeducation.construction.com/article.php?L=5&C=465 Hoover, D (2006) What's in a name? Parks & Recreation, 45-47 LaRue & Rogers (2005) Chapter 14: Universal and accessible design: Creating facilities that work for all people (pp 146-154) In (Ed Sawyer), Facility Design and Management for Health, Physical Activity, Recreation, and Sports Facility Development Champaign, IL: Sagamore McCormick, J (2006) Designing against crime Parks & Recreation, 35-39 Topical Schedule Unit 1: Design, Evaluation, Planning, & Development (a) Principles of design (b) Evaluation of facility design (c) Accessible and universal design (d) Master plan process (e) Design process (f) Funding and bid process (g) Sustainability building principles Unit 2: Facility Operations (a) Basics of management/leadership (b) Equipment and purchasing process (c) Financing (d) Human resource management (e) Internal and external forms of control (f) Ancillary spaces (g) Coordinating and scheduling (h) Maintenance (i) Risk management and emergency response (j) Corporate sponsorship and naming rights Delivery Mode Lecture, group problem solving, discussion, case studies, site visits, guest speakers Course Resources Classroom, Smart Room with projector, Internet connection, DVD/video, Blackboard Assignments & Learning Experiences Student Preparation & Application (Quizzes & In-Class Activities) This assessment strategy is a mix of reading quizzes and in-class activities Reading quizzes are designed to measure the student’s preparedness, attentiveness, and retention of assigned reading material In-class activities are designed to assess and enhance students’ abilities to apply facility management skills in case study and problem-solving environments Students engage in a variety of activities designed to refine these skills 20% total Lab Reports Individual Lab Reports (15%) – Students observe and journal observations and critique of various recreation areas and facilities paying careful attention to the words of the facility guide, the design of the area or facility, and the impact of the design on facility operations Students utilize the FACE method of evaluation to complete a thorough lab report for each facility site visit Collaborative Lab Reports (15%) - Along with a lab partner, students are required to visit a winery, a hotel, and a natural area (local, regional, state, or national parks, reserves, forests, beaches, etc) Students utilize the same format as individual lab reports relying more heavily upon their own observations and critique, which for certain areas makes it more difficult (e.g., ROI, sustainability principles, etc.) Exams A midterm exam (25%) and a final exam (25%) are conducted in class The exams cover learning outcomes established for each respective unit of the course 10 Policies Attendance Policy My attendance policy is that I expect every student to attend every class period Excused absences will be considered on a case-by-case basis with attention being paid to Cal Poly’s excused absence policy: http://www.academicprograms.calpoly.edu/academicpolicies/Class-attendance.htm Students with Disabilities Reasonable accommodations will be made for students with verifiable disabilities In order to take advantage of available accommodations, students must register with the Disability Resource Center (DRC) in the Student Services Building – 124 (across from Mustang Stadium), 756-1395 The DRC website is located at http://drc.calpoly.edu/ In order to receive accommodations, students must notify the instructor by the end of the second week of classes Academic Integrity Academic integrity is expected of every student It is my expectation that submission of any graded material means that you neither gave nor received unauthorized aid Cal Poly requires me to report any instance of plagiarism or academic dishonesty Academic dishonesty includes, but is not limited to: cheating on assignments or exams, plagiarizing (misrepresenting as your work any work that has been written by another author), and submitting the same paper or substantially similar paper to meet the requirements of more than one course without the approval and consent of all the instructors concerned This course does not involve any formal academic writing Therefore, APA format is not an issue However, any material "borrowed" from another source in the course of completing any graded material must be credited Do not steal someone else's work without giving proper credit (e.g., copying from an organization’s website without quoting or listing your source), or you will be forced to suffer the consequences associated with academic dishonesty Civility “The University is committed to maintaining a safe and healthy living and learning environment for students, faculty, and staff Each member of the campus community must choose behaviors that contribute toward this end Student behavior that is not consistent with the Student Conduct Code is addressed through an educational process that is designed to promote safety and good citizenship and, when necessary, impose appropriate consequences.” Ref: http://www.osrr.calpoly.edu/41301.html “Cal Poly will not tolerate acts of racism or discrimination of any type Diversity is valued and respected at Cal Poly, and all members are entitled to live and work free from harassment, abuse, and discrimination.” Ref: http://www.cla.calpoly.edu/cla/rights/ Grade Appeals Each student has the right to “appeal” grades in a respectful manner How? Schedule an appointment during office hours or at another time and express why you feel your grade should be raised Appointments must be scheduled (not conducted) within calendar week of the date in which assignments are returned to the class or to you as a group (if a later date) Grade appeals are not considered over email, telephone, or by drop-in during office hours or otherwise Assignment Submission Policies The lab reports must be submitted via Blackboard by 11:59pm on the established due date Go to Assignments and choose the appropriately labeled lab report See the Course Schedule for the respective due dates for all lab reports Late Assignment Policy Late submission of assignments will be accepted only for 48 hours after the respective due dates A 25% penalty will be deducted for the first 24-hour period and a 50% penalty will be deducted for the second 24-hour period following the due date and leading up until the 48-hour absolute deadline Extensions may be granted on an individual basis, but only if the individual or group makes prior arrangements in a timely manner in advance of the due date (extension requests will be judged on an individual basis with no requests considered if within 36 hours of the established due date) 11 Grading Criteria Written exams, quizzes, case study analysis and managerial assessment project Graded Assignments Percent Student Preparation & Application 20% Lab Reports 30% Midterm Exam (Unit 1) 25% Final Exam (Unit 2) 25% TOTAL 100% Grade Scale (%) 93-100 A 90-92 A87-89 B+ 83-86 B 80-82 77-79 73-76 70-72 BC+ C C- 67-69 63-66 60-62