RST 199

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Credit: 1 TO 5 hours.

Covering various topics for undergraduates in Recreation, Sport & Tourism.

Additional fees may apply. See Class Schedule. Approved for Letter and S/U grading. May be repeated as topics vary.

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RST 199 class schedule data for spring 2024
CRN	Type	Section	Time	Day	Location	Instructor	Section Details
57727	Lecture-Discussion	BSS	3:30PM -4:50PM	TR	333 Armory	Schroeder, J	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: BUS Strats for Prof Sport Orgs Section Info: 2nd-8 weeks. BUSINESS STRATEGIES FOR PROFESSIONAL SPORT ORGANIZATIONS. The Cubs, National Football League (NFL), Nike, and the Olympics—all share a focus on management, marketing, and branding issues across the sports industry. This course examines those issues. Topics include new and established league and team development and marketing strategies, corporate sports sponsorship, broadcasting contracts, licensed merchandise, event management, the role of agents, and athletes as endorsers. The perspective is strategy-based with an orientation to building fans, viewers, sponsorships, and revenues.
67415	Lecture-Discussion	CR	1:00PM -1:50PM	F	317 David Kinley Hall	Endres, R	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Rec, Sprt, & Tour Econ Croatia Section Info: Provides participants an in-depth, experiential immersion into the complex issues and constraints that confront international marketing channel participants. Contextually grounded and themed in a specific industry, the course combines on-campus lectures with an intensive international immersion experience to Europe, Asia, or Latin America. By following the complete marketing channel from raw materials procurement to final consumption, participants gain first-hand knowledge of the necessary managerial decision-making skills required to successfully operate in today's global business environment. Course includes travel to Croatia in late May. Students must apply at studyabroad.illinois.edu and be selected to enroll. Email Chaya Sandler (csandle2@illinois.edu) for instructor approval. Meets with ACE 398 CR & NT, RST 199 NT, and RST 594 CRG.
43612	Lecture-Discussion	DL	5:00PM -5:50PM	T	1001 Huff Hall	Raycraft, M	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/16/24-03/08/24 Special Approval: Departmental Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Discovering London Section Info: Interested students must apply through Study Abroad and be accepted before being permitted to register for the course. For more information and to apply, please visit https://app.studyabroad.illinois.edu/index.cfm?FuseAction=Programs.ViewProgramAngular&id=11879 Meets with RST 594.
69072	Online Online	ESF ESF	10:00AM -10:50AM ARRANGED	MW F	n.a. n.a.	Raycraft, M Raycraft, M	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: E-Sport Foundations Section Info: 2nd 8 week Course. E-SPORT FOUNDATIONS This online course has synchronous sessions that meet Mondays and Wednesdays with additional asynchronous course material presented through Compass on Friday. You will receive an email from the instructor with specific directives.
54326	Lecture-Discussion	ID	9:30AM -10:50AM	TR	134 Armory	Deterding, R	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/16/24-03/08/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Inclusive by Design Section Info: 1st 8-Week Class. Introduces the fundamental principles of inclusive design specifically in the Recreation, Sport and Tourism arena and prepares the learner for further exploration, study and focus on all aspects of lifespan development. The course discusses inclusive and universal design, laws and standards, facility design, programming/events, policies and procedures, communication methods and workplace culture. Students will examine the types and ranges of user identities that contribute to the diversity of the stakeholders in our communities. Meets with RST 585.
61677	Online	MR	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Raycraft, M	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/16/24-03/08/24 Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Issues in Sport & Higher Ed Section Info: Course will examine historical foundations and contemporary challenges emanating from athletic programs operating within higher education institutions. An analysis of relevant literature and current media accounts, along with a dialogue from industry leaders will provide a unique insight to the expectations facing the next generation of collegiate administrators. Topics include: Historical Foundations of Intercollegiate Athletics; Fan Engagement in the Evolving Sport Landscape; NCAA Governance Models / Contemporary Issues; Name, Image, & Likeness & the role of the Collective Organization; Financial Management / Capital Programs; Perspectives on Media Rights; Equity Issues and College Athletics; and, Organizational Management Strategies.
43108	Lecture-Discussion	NT	1:00PM -1:50PM	F	317 David Kinley Hall	Endres, R	Part of Term: B Date Range: 03/11/24-05/01/24 Special Approval: Instructor Approval Required Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Rec, Sprt, & Tour Econ Croatia Section Info: Provides participants an in-depth, experiential immersion into the complex issues and constraints that confront international marketing channel participants. Contextually grounded and themed in a specific industry, the course combines on-campus lectures with an intensive international immersion experience to Europe, Asia, or Latin America. By following the complete marketing channel from raw materials procurement to final consumption, participants gain first-hand knowledge of the necessary managerial decision-making skills required to successfully operate in today's global business environment. This section is for students who will NOT be traveling to Croatia. Email Chaya Sandler (csandle2@illinois.edu) for an override to register. Meets with ACE 398 NT & CR and RST 199 CR and RST 594 CRG.
69094	Lecture-Discussion	ORC	2:30PM -3:50PM	W	3019 Huff Hall	Pitas, N	Part of Term: A Date Range: 01/16/24-03/08/24 Section Fee: RST OTC Field Trip $615.00 Flat Fee. Credit: 3 hours Section Title: Outdoor Recreation Consortium Section Info: Course Title: Outdoor Recreation Consortium – Great Smoky Mountains National Park. The purpose of the Outdoor Recreation Consortium is to provide students with hands-on exposure to outdoor recreation and natural resource management in the context of Great Smoky Mountains National Park (GSMNP). This course is designed to increase students' understanding and appreciation of outdoor recreation resources, the agencies managing those resources, the management strategies used, and the factors affecting management, including issues related to the nearby “gateway communities” and the park’s surrounding environment. The course format is one that focuses on problem solving, encourages a high level of interaction among participating students, faculty and park managers, and gives participants an opportunity to connect with nature. This course has a non-refundable class fee, and includes a required six-day trip to GSMNP (March 17 to March 22), where students will stay at the Great Smoky Mountains Institute, a nature education center within the park boundaries.
59623	Online	SS1	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Raycraft, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 1 hours Section Title: Sapora Symposium Section Info: In 2024, the Sapora Symposium will highlight the important role of recreation, sport, and tourism agencies contributed to the revival of the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of Chicagoland in the post-pandemic era. Urban renewal via leisure related industries has emerged as a critical aspect of the contemporary metropolitan landscape with sports events, conventions, hospitality, public recreation, and facility development serving as a focus of wide-ranging regeneration programs and initiatives. Over the course of the Spring semester, a series of industry leaders will be invited to share professional insights gained as a result of the Covid 19 experience at keynote events in Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, and virtually. Their combined message will inspire the next generation of ILLINOIS entrepreneurs and change makers by providing valuable knowledge, motivation and sense of purpose to future professionals. Credits – 1 hr (CRN 59623) – student participates in speaker series (live sessions / also available asynchronous) 2 hr (CRN 59625) – student participates in speaker series (live sessions / also available asynchronous) Participates in the Sapora Community Service Project (details TBA) Participates in Chicago based field experience (Bedford Park / White Sox) (details TBA)
59625	Online	SS2	ARRANGED	n.a.	n.a.	Raycraft, M	Part of Term: 1 Date Range: 01/16/24-05/01/24 Credit: 2 hours Section Title: Sapora Symposium Section Info: In 2024, the Sapora Symposium will highlight the important role of recreation, sport, and tourism agencies contributed to the revival of the economic, social, and environmental dimensions of Chicagoland in the post-pandemic era. Urban renewal via leisure related industries has emerged as a critical aspect of the contemporary metropolitan landscape with sports events, conventions, hospitality, public recreation, and facility development serving as a focus of wide-ranging regeneration programs and initiatives. Over the course of the Spring semester, a series of industry leaders will be invited to share professional insights gained as a result of the Covid 19 experience at keynote events in Chicago, Urbana-Champaign, and virtually. Their combined message will inspire the next generation of ILLINOIS entrepreneurs and change makers by providing valuable knowledge, motivation and sense of purpose to future professionals. Credits – 1 hr (CRN 59623) – student participates in speaker series (live sessions / also available asynchronous) 2 hr (CRN 59625) – student participates in speaker series (live sessions / also available asynchronous) Participates in the Sapora Community Service Project (details TBA) Participates in Chicago based field experience (Bedford Park / White Sox) (details TBA)