KNR 253: TECHNIQUES IN THERAPEUTIC RECREATION 
 

Instructor:     Sandra Wolf Klitzing, Ph.D., CTRS
Office:             157 McCormick
Telephone:     (309) 438-8396
E-mail:            slklitz@ilstu.edu

Course Description:

Theory and application of facilitation techniques and interventions used in therapeutic recreation services. Lecture and lab. Formerly KNR 373: Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation. Not for credit if had KNR 373.

Course Overview:

This course will provide an in-depth analysis of techniques and interventions, including leisure education, used in therapeutic recreation services. Students will demonstrate application of the techniques and interventions through lab presentations and other assignments. Competencies gained in this course correspond with the national job analysis conducted by the National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification.

Course Syllabus

Course Notes:

• Lab Overview

• Creating Games

• Leisure Education Content & Techniques

• Processing / Debriefing

• Group Instructional Techniques

• Communication Techniques

• Values Clarification / Community (Re)Integration / Service Projects - Volunteering

• Stress Management

• Assertiveness Training

• Reality Therapy / Social Skills / Friendship

• Cognitive Therapy / Anger Management / Humor

• Reality Orientation / Remotivation / Reminiscence / Validation Therapy / Sensory Stimulation

• Wellness / Behavior Management / Family Intervention

• Misc. Facilitation Techniques

Course Handouts:

• Lab Overview

• Lab Evaluation

• Sample Lab Write-up

Project Examples (Note: There maybe changes to current requirements):

Course Related Websites:

      Professional Organizations

• American Therapeutic Recreation Association (ATRA; also has employment)

• Illinois Recreational Therapy Association (ILRTA)

• Illinois Park and Recreation Association (IPRA)

• National Council for Therapeutic Recreation Certification (NCTRC)

• National Park & Recreation Association (Inclusion Network)

       Activities (see KNR 270 Helpful Links for sports, outdoor activities, arts, etc.)

• Abledata 

• Disney Online Family Fun

• Earlychildhood.com

• Games Kids Play

• Kids Domain Family Resource 

• Therapeutic Recreation Directory

• Team Building Activities, Initiative Games, & Problem Solving Exercises

• teampedia Tools for TEAMS

• Adventure Works

• Experiential Tools

• Training Wheels

• Khan Academy

• Ted Talk

• Motivational Well-Being

Course Related Articles:

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Original Content © 2009-2011 Dr. Sandra Wolf Klitzing
slklitz@ilstu.edu
Illinois State University
Last updated August 8, 2011