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KNR 175 - Leisure's Role On Individuals And Society

Department: Kinesiology and Recreation

Description: Introduction of leisure in historical and contemporary perspectives. Exploration of leisure s influence on individuals, societal institutions, and civic environments. Examination of the leisure phenomenon as a mechanism of personal growth, civic life, and community development. Investigation of leisure service providers.

Credit Hours: 3

Prerequisites: Not for credit if earned credit in KNR 170

General Education: ICL - Individuals and Civic Life

Current Offerings

For the most up-to-date course information, please check the registration system through your MyIllinoisState portal.

Fall 2024

  • 001 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Lindsey Nicholson - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 002 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 003 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 004 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Rachel Smith - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 005 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 007 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Tracy Mainieri 3.00 hour(s)

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Lindsey Nicholson

Class Notes: Class will be asynchronous on Fridays.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Class will be asynchronous on Fridays.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Class will be asynchronous on Fridays.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Rachel Smith

Class Notes: Class will be asynchronous on Fridays.

Book Title
ISBN
Author
Edition
Publisher
MSRP
Notes
Pastimes: The Context of Contemporary Leisure (Required)
ISBN9781952815843
AuthorRussell, Ruth, & Mowatt, R.
Edition8th
PublisherSagamore Venture
MSRP N/A

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Class will be asynchronous on Fridays.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 08/19/2024 - 12/07/2024

Location: Online

Instructor: Tracy Mainieri

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Spring 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 002 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 004 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Rachel Smith - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 005 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Brent Beggs 3.00 hour(s)

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Meets in-person on MW and Async/ Online on Friday

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Meets in-person on MW and Async/ Online on Friday

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Rachel Smith

Class Notes: Meets in-person on MW and Async/ Online on Friday

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 03/17/2025 - 05/03/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Brent Beggs

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Summer 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Brent Beggs 3.00 hour(s)
  • 002 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Tracy Mainieri 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 05/19/2025 - 06/27/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Brent Beggs

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 06/30/2025 - 08/08/2025

Location: Online

Instructor: Tracy Mainieri

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.