The Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) addresses the growing demand for professionals in the leisure and health fields. Our graduates work to create and facilitate leisure opportunities for diverse groups in the community including people with disabilities, older adults and people from diverse ethnic and cultural communities. The course provides graduates with the knowledge base and skills to meet the leisure, health and well-being needs of the community today and in the future.
The degree aims to develop a practical and theoretical base for practitioners in the field of leisure and health. It offers minors in diversional therapy and community leisure and health.
Graduates work professionally as community recreation and health officers, health promotions specialists, leisure planners, diversional therapists, activity officers, hostel managers, health educators, day service providers, residential managers, post-school programmers, disability support officers and various other roles in community development and practice.
The Diversional Therapy Association of Australia provides accreditation to the diversional therapy strand. The course has been developed to meet the needs of students already practising in the field.
Students seeking eligibility to become members of the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia need to be working in a relevant area or participating in relevant voluntary work. Students need to be able to demonstrate the capacity to undertake 290 hours of relevant work experience during their studies to be eligible for membership of the Diversional Therapy Association of Australia on completion of the course. This work experience would ideally be taken while completing the subject LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice.
The University works closely with industry, other academic institutions and professional bodies to ensure high quality curriculum development.
The course is taught by staff who are dedicated professionals with a wide range of industry experience, and supported by a team of people who are currently working in various industry sectors.
This program is designed to allow students to enter and exit at various levels depending on qualifications and desired level of education. Credit may be received for prior experience and/or higher education applicable to the field of leisure and health, thereby reducing the total number of subjects required to graduate.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) offers two strands of specialisation;
Students may elect to exit from the program with the award Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health) after the completion of the equivalent of 16 eight-point subjects. The Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health) is also a stand-alone course.
There are no residential schools in this course.
Refer to the Clinical Requirements section following for information on:
To graduate, students must satisfactorily complete 192 points (24 subjects).
To graduate with the Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health), students must satisfactorily complete 128 points (16 subjects).
Students who have completed the Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) may be interested in furthering their studies by enrolling in the Graduate Certificate in Leisure and Health.
| Study through | Albury-Wodonga |
| Study mode and normal course duration | 6 years part-time distance education Associate Degree: 4 years |
| Course code | EALH Associate Degree: EALS |
| Fees | Commonwealth supported place |
| Session available | February/July
(Semester basis) |
| Apply through | CSU Admissions Office |
| UAI cut-offs | N/A |
The Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health) course is of 128 points. It has two strands:
The first is the Diversional Therapy strand which consists of 9 core subjects (72 points), a restricted elective sequence of five subjects (48 points) and 1 free elective (8 points).
The second strand is the Community Leisure and Health strand which consists of 9 core subjects (72 points), a restricted elective sequence of 6 subjects (48 points) and 1 free elective (8 points).
Students choose their specialised strand in session five.
Core Subjects (72 points)
LES101 Introduction
to Leisure and Health
LES102 Leisure
Programming with Diverse Populations
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
REC167 Recreation Leadership and Communication
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
PSY214 Health Psychology
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Diversional Therapy strand (48 points)
Restricted electives
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure practice (16 points)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
Students choose one of the following sequences:
GER102 Gerontology Theory and Research
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
PSY216 Psychology of Ageing
or
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL228 Disability Issues for Families
and one free elective (8 points)
Community Leisure and Health strand (48 points)
LES202 Community Leisure and Health Issues
SOC308 Community Analysis
SPE101 Introduction to Politics and Social Policy
Students choose one of the following sequences
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL228 Disabilities Issues for Families
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
or
MGT100 Organisations and Management
COM105 Communication
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
or
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL116 Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling 1
WEL229 Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling 2
and one free elective (8 points)
The Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) course is of 192 points. It has two strands. The first is the Diversional Therapy strand which consists of 12 core subjects (96 points), a restricted elective sequence of six subjects (56 points) and 5 free electives (40 points). The second strand is the Community Leisure and Health strand which consists of 12 core subjects (96 points), a restricted elective sequence of 7 subjects (56 points) and 5 free electives (40 points).
Core Subjects (96 points)
LES101 Introduction
to Leisure and Health
LES102 Leisure
Programming with Diverse Populations
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
LES301 Leisure and Health Policy and Program Development
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
HCS204 Research Methods
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
REC167 Recreation Leadership and Communication
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology 1S
PSY214 Health Psychology
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Restricted electives
Diversional Therapy strand (56 points)
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
students choose one of the following sequences:
GER102 Gerontology Theory and Research
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
PSY216 Psychology of Ageing
or
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL228 Disability Issue for Families
and five free electives (40 points)
Community Leisure and Health strand (56 points)
LES202 Community Leisure and Health Issues
SOC308 Community Analysis
SPE101 Introduction to Politics and Social Policy
SOC218 Policy, Power and Social Action
students choose one of the following sequences:
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL228 Disabilities Issues for Families
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
or
MGT100 Organisations and Management
COM105 Communication
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
or
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL116 Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling 1
WEL229 Drugs, Alcohol and Gambling 2
and five free electives (40 points)
Session 1
LES101 Introduction
to Leisure and Health
SOC101 Introduction to Sociology
Session 2
LES102 Leisure
Programming with Diverse Populations
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
Session 3
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
REC167 Recreation Leadership and Communication
Session 4
PSY214 Health Psychology
LES 110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
Session 5
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16pts) (commenced)
and
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
or
LES202 Community Leisure and Health Issues
and
SOC308 Community Analysis
Session 6
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
and
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16pts) (completed)
or
SPE101 Introduction to Politics and Social Policy
Session 7
[ ] Restrictive elective
[ ] Restrictive elective
Session 8
[ ] Restrictive elective
[ ] Free elective
Students may elect to exit at this point and graduate with the award Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health)
Session 9
LES301 Leisure and Health Policy and Program Development
HCS204 Research Methods
Session 10
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
or
SOC218 Policy, Power and Social Action
Session 11
[ ] Free elective
[ ] Free elective
Session 12
[ ] Free elective
[ ] Free elective
[ ] Non Library Major 8
To be admitted into the course, prospective students need to indicate their likelihood of success through:
Previous studies include:
NSW and interstate school leavers are normally selected on the basis of their Universities Admissions Index (UAI) or interstate equivalent. You may also be admitted on the basis of a strong performance in subjects relevant to your course preferences.
Currently no secondary school subjects are prerequisites for admission to particular CSU courses however some courses assume a certain level of knowledge. This will be specified in the course information if applicable.
Applicants will be deemed to have sufficient English proficiency if they:
All other applicants must explicitly demonstrate proficiency.
Acceptable tests for English proficiency
Any of the following results, attained within the last two years, can be used to demonstrate English proficiency:
An applicant who does not otherwise meet the University’s requirements may be admitted on the recommendation of the Dean of the appropriate faculty.
You may also be admitted to a course based on other attainments and experience. These may include:
CSU places great emphasis on services to its students. It is a leader in the provision of online services and, in particular, the use of the internet in the support of teaching, administration and communications with students.
The online environment is so integrated into all aspects of student life and the learning experience at CSU that the University now assumes that all on campus and distance education students at CSU will have ongoing access to an internet connected computer capable of communicating with CSU online systems.
Students enrolled in Information Technology subjects (i.e. with an ITC subject code) may be required to have additional hardware and/or software that is deemed essential for the completion of the learning activities in that subject.
Applicants applying under special admissions criteria are required to submit a short two-page essay addressing why they wish to enrol in the Leisure and Health course. Applicants must outline; past and present work experience and related education; how this course will benefit their work and role as practising professionals; and how this course will help them to promote the leisure and health profession.
Senior First Aid Certificate
All students are required to have a current Senior First Aid Certificate, obtained at their own cost, from an accredited body (Workcover approved) before undertaking clinical placements.
NOTE: As many courses include a clinical practicum in the first semester, students are advised to complete their Senior First Aid Certificate prior to commencement of their first year of study.
Criminal Record Clearance
The Department of Health in NSW, and most other states, currently require all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement, to undergo criminal record checks. The checks are intended to identify people who have convictions for such things as violence or sexual offences, who may put patients’/clients’ personal safety or health at risk. Traffic violations and other minor offences are not of interest.
All students must therefore have a Criminal Record Clearance prior to placement in any capacity in the NSW Health system and most other State organisations. Prospective students should be aware that an inability to obtain a Criminal Record Clearance will make it impossible to complete this course satisfactorily as it will not be possible to arrange suitable clinical placements.
In addition, all students are required to complete a Prohibited Employment Declaration indicating whether or not they are a prohibited person under the Child Protection Act 1998.
If you have any queries regarding these requirements, including the opportunities available for review of a particular case, contact the Course Coordinator.
Immunisation
NSW Health have introduced an immunisation policy, Occupational Screening and Vaccination Against Infectious Diseasesfor all health facility staff, including students on clinical placement, to undergo mandatory vaccination.
All students must undergo vaccination against infectious diseases prior to placement within the NSW Health System, and most other Australian State Health Systems. Results of these vaccinations are kept on a personal record card (available from the School through which the student is studying). This card must be presented, upon request, by NSW Health, or other State Health staff, whilst the student is on placement.
PLEASE NOTE that, as many courses involve clinical practicums in the first semester of study, the Hepatitis B immunisation should be commenced early, in order for full immunisation status to be attained prior to clinical placements and so meet NSW Health requirements.
Further information is available from NSW Health.
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