REC 400 - Law, Risk and Regulation in Hospitality, Recreation, Rec Therapy, and Tourism

Units: 3
Federal and state statutes, contracts and liability. Aspects of risk management, including the sale of food and alcohol, relationships with guests, crisis management and ethics.

Strongly Recommended Preparation: HOS 100 and REC 100.
Equivalent Quarter Course: HOS 4590.
Possible Instructional Methods: Entirely On-ground, or Entirely Online, or Hybrid.
Grading: A-F or CR/NC (student choice).
Course Typically Offered: Fall & Spring

Student Learning Outcomes - Upon successful completion of this course students will be able to:

Describe legal issues in hospitality, recreation and tourism management, such as contracts, employee rights and insurance.
Identify proactive management strategies for protection of guests, patrons and staff, and to limit liability for hospitality, recreation and tourism organizations.
Explain aspects of the legal operation of hospitality, recreation and tourism facilities and sites.
Describe legal responsibilities of managers in hospitality, recreation and tourism.
Assess an HRT Crisis Management or Risk Management Plan.