RTE 484 - Legal Liability and Risk Management

Description:
Aspects of personnel law, premises in liability, Americans with Disabilities, and procedures for managing risk for the recreation and tourism professional. Formerly RT 484, students may not receive credit for both.

Credits: (4)

Learner Outcomes:
Upon successful completion of this course, the student will be able to:

Discuss the legal foundations and responsibilities of recreation and tourism agencies.
Analyze legal concepts including negligence, classification of users, contracts, human rights, labor law, ADA, property and torts as applied to the field.
Create an effective risk management plan.
Generate a risk assessment and risk management plan for a special event.
Apply risk reduction principles for special events.
Demonstrate the use of the law in the management of recreation and tourism agencies including land management and personnel management.