News
Summer in China
The Department of RTH, in partnership with the Office of Campus Activities & Programs, are pleased to sponsor a short term summer abroad program to China.
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GEC's in RTH
RPM 101 (Social and Behavioral Science)
HTM 251 (GLOBAL)
Pre-Occupational Therapy or Pre-Physical Therapy Program
Students seeking admission into a Master of Science program in OT or
PT may declare a major in Recreation and Parks Management, with an emphasis
in Therapeutic Recreation.
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UNCG Student Sustainability Survey
A report from the Spring 2008 UNCG Student Sustainability Survey.
[view survey]
Pet Partners Program
The Pet Partners program prepares handlers and their pets to work in animal assisted activities and animal assisted therapy programs.
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[information on the Oct. 25th Pet Partners class]
Wheelchair Biking
Four of Dr. Lin Buettner's Therapeutic Recreation students participated in a wheelchair biking program at Whitestone-A Masonic and Eastern Star Community.
[Wheelchair Biking Research Video]
Simple Pleasures Manual
The Simple Pleasures research team investigated the effects of 30 handmade recreational items on the behavior of nursing home residents with dementia. Twenty-three items were found therapeutically valuable in nursing home use. The Simple Pleasures manual includes instructions for building and directions for using these items.
[To order a manual]
New Search Feature for HTM Jobs
Check out the new hcareers Quick Job Search box on the Hotel
Restaurant Management, or Travel and Tourism Management
web pages.
Therapeutic Recreation And Inclusive Networks (TRAIN)
Research on best practices in inclusive community recreation currently being
conducted in RTH.
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Recreation, Tourism, and Hospitality Management
Graduate Student Research
Through their research, our graduate students have made great contributions not only to the community, but also to advance the body of knowledge of the field. Below is an example of some of their work.
Patti Bohn, M.S., 2006
Project Title: An Assessment of the Effectiveness of UNCG’s Intramural
Program on Meeting the Needs of Basketball Participants (Advisor, Dr. James
Sellers)
Brandy Langley, M.S., 2006
Thesis Title: Determinants of Physical Activity of Middle-School Overweight
Girls: The Effects of a Wellness Program (Advisor, Dr. Charlsena Stone)
Shelby McCoy, M.S., 2006
Project Title: An Investigation of Job Satisfaction Levels of Therapeutic
Recreation Specialists in North Carolina (Advisor, Dr. Charlsena Stone)
April McMasters, M.S., 2006
Project Title: Leonard Recreation Center Needs Assessment (Advisor,
Dr. James Sellers)
Kenneth Osterritter, M. S., 2006
Project Title: Bur-Mil Park Clubhouse Customer Evaluation (Advisor,
Dr. Nancy Gladwell)
Suzanne Stroud, M.S., 2006
Thesis Title: The Effects of Team Building Activities on Group Climate and
Cohesion (Advisor, Dr. Nancy Gladwell)
Ijnanyah Wingate, M. S., 2006
Thesis Title: Siblings without Disabilities’ Attitudes Toward the
Recreation of their Siblings with Disabilities: A Qualitative Analysis
(Advisor, Dr. Leandra Bedini)
Paula Brooke, M.S., 2005
Thesis Title: Volunteerism Manual: A Therapeutic Recreation Intervention
for Patients in Mental Health Facilities (Advisor, Dr. Charlsena Stone)
Kim Epley, M.S., 2005
Thesis Title: The Effectiveness of a “Social Skills through Leisure
Activities” Program: A Case Study (Advisor, Dr. Charlsena Stone)
Dana Evans, M.S., 2005
Project Title: Postpartum Depression: The Emotional Needs of New Mothers
and the Role of Female Friendships (Advisor, Dr. Stuart Schleien)
Christen Lewis, M.S., 2005
Project Title: An Analysis of Student Recreation Center Non-users (Advisor,
Dr. Nancy Gladwell)
Karrie Bartlett, M.S., 2005
Thesis Title: An Examination of Temporary Displacement of High Point Homeowners
Due to the International Home Furnishing Market Event (Advisor, Dr. Erick
Byrd)
San-Wong Jung, M.S., 2005
Project Title: A Case Study of Destination Marketing in Hong Kong (Advisor,
Dr. Jerri Hsieh)
Jamie Belton, M.S., 2004
Project Title: Camp Discovery Counselor’s Manual (Advisor, Dr.
James Sellers)
Paige Caviness, M.S., 2004
Project Title: Aquatic Therapy: Looking Beyond the Physical Benefits
(Advisor, Dr. Leandra Bedini)
Rodney Wright, M.S., 2004
Thesis Title: The Relationship of Motivation to Job Performance in Municipal
Parks and Recreation Professionals (Advisor, Dr. Leandra Bedini)
Aimee Roy-Farrug, M.S., 2004
Thesis Title: Certified Therapeutic Recreation Specialists’ Attitudes
toward Professionalism, Job Satisfaction, and Organizational Commitment and
the Relationships among Them (Advisor, Dr. Leandra Bedini)
Heather Ulrich, M.S., 2004
Project Title: Best Practices in NRPA/CAPRA Agency Accreditation (Advisor,
Dr. Erick Byrd)
Heather Kraft, M.S., 2003
Thesis Title: The Meaning of Friendship as Performed by Individuals with
High-Functioning Autism (Advisor, Dr. Stuart Schleien)
Blair Peck, M.S., 2003
Project Title: UNCG Outdoor Adventure Policy and Procedure Manual (Advisor,
Dr. Nancy Gladwell)
James Worsley, M.S., 2003
Project Title: Leisure Pursuits of Older African-American Women (Advisor,
Dr. Charlsena Stone)
Crystal Hall, M.S., 2001
Project Title: Attitudes of Undergraduate Recreation Students without Disabilities
Towards People with Disabilities Before and After the Completion of a Volunteer
Learning Experience (Advisor, Dr. Charlsena Stone)
Dona Leith, M.S., 1999
Project Title: Efficacy of the Sustained Treatment and Rehabilitation Program
in Increasing Community Tenure in Adult Males with Schizophrenia (Advisor,
Dr. Leandra Bedini)