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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 2025

  • 001 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)
  • 002 - Lecture (Hybrid): Multiple Meetings, Jeff Nix - 3.00 hour(s)

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Hybrid course. Meets in person Mon/Wed, remainder of the course is online asynchronous.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Meeting Times:

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Class Notes: Hybrid course. Meets in person Mon/Wed, remainder of the course is online asynchronous.

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Spring 2026

  • 001 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Brent Beggs 3.00 hour(s) Winter Session
  • 002 - Lecture (Hybrid): M W 10:00 AM - 10:50 AM , Jeff Nix 3.00 hour(s)
  • 003 - Lecture (Hybrid): M W 11:00 AM - 11:50 AM , Jeff Nix 3.00 hour(s)
  • 005 - Lecture (Internet): Online , Brent Beggs 3.00 hour(s)

Dates: 12/13/2025 - 01/11/2026 - Winter Session

Location: Online

Instructor: Brent Beggs

Class Notes: This is a Winter Session course that runs December 13, 2025-January 11, 2026.

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks are not required for this section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: DeGarmo Hall 206 (DEG 206)

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 01/12/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: DeGarmo Hall 206 (DEG 206)

Instructor: Jeff Nix

Textbooks have not been finalized for section.

Dates: 03/16/2026 - 05/02/2026

Location: Online

Instructor: Brent Beggs

Class Notes: Asynchronous Online

Textbooks are not required for this section.