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Please note that given the circumstances of COVID-19, there may be some modifications to the assessment schedule promoted in Handbook for Semester 1 2020 Units. Students will be notified of all approved modifications by Unit Coordinators via email and Unit Blackboard sites. Where changes have been made, these are designed to ensure that you still meet the unit learning outcomes in the context of our adjusted teaching and learning arrangements.

• Unit Title

  Introduction to Recreation

• Unit Code

  SPM1001

• Year

  2020

• Enrolment Period

  1

• Version

  2

• Credit Points

  15

• Full Year Unit

  N

• Mode of Delivery

  On Campus
  

• Unit Coordinator

  Dr Anthony Keith KERR

Description

This unit will provide students with an introduction to the diverse nature of the recreation/leisure industry. It examines the history (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives), definitions, concepts and contemporary theoretical perspectives of recreation/leisure, as well as outlining the key sectors of recreation/leisure provision (commercial, government and not-for-profit). It also explores the importance, and social trends, of recreation/leisure in contemporary society with a focus upon the patterns of behaviour in an individual's life cycle and the inclusion of diverse perspectives in activities such as sport, events, arts, culture, entertainment, tourism, and those on the margins (encompassing gambling and recreational drug use).

Equivalent Rule

Unit was previously coded LSC1001, LSC2003

Learning Outcomes

On completion of this unit students should be able to:

1. Evaluate the importance of a range of recreation/leisure activities to contemporary society.
2. Outline the historical development of recreation/leisure with particular reference to Australia.
3. Explain the distinctive nature of the three sectors of recreation/leisure provision.
4. Examine the influence of gender, age, abilities/disabilities, socio-economic status, and cultural background (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander perspectives) on recreation/leisure participation, including the factors that can both facilitate or limit access to such opportunities.
5. Effectively communicate in team settings to produce measurable outcomes on a recreation/leisure project.

Unit Content

1. The importance of recreation/leisure to contemporary society.
2. Definitions and contemporary theoretical perspectives of recreation/leisure.
3. Historical development of recreation/leisure with particular reference to Australia.
4. The mixed economy of recreation/leisure and the political process.
5. Working in the recreation/leisure industry.
6. The importance of communication and teamwork in the recreation/leisure industry.
7. Diverse perspectives in recreation/leisure participation, such as gender, age, abilities/disabilities, socio-economic status, and cultural background (including Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples).
8. Recreation/leisure activities, including sport, events, arts, culture, entertainment and tourism, and those on the margins.

Learning Experience

Students will attend on campus classes as well as engage in learning activities through ECU Blackboard.

For more information see the Semester Timetable

Additional Learning Experience Information

Guest lecturers from recreation/leisure organisations are used in this unit to enhance the learning experiences of students by providing industry insights and networking opportunities.

Assessment

GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units

Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.

Core Reading(s)

• Veal, A. J., Lynch, R., & Darcy, S. (2013). Australian Leisure (4th ed.). French Forest, NSW: Pearson Australia. Retrieved from https://ecu.on.worldcat.org/oclc/793256623?databaseList=638