LES101 Introduction to Leisure and Health (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject introduces students to philosophical and sociological conceptions of leisure and its relationship to health and wellbeing. It introduces students to competing definitions of leisure and examines the historical development of leisure in society. It examines leisure from a variety of sociological perspectives and introduces students to a range of theoretical concepts pertaining to leisure and health. Students will develop critical thinking skills with which to analyse leisure in modern societies and allow them to reflect critically on the relationships between leisure and health. The subject links the emerging knowledge of students to their own experiences of leisure and health.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LES101
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
describe the concept and apply the practice of critical thinking;
describe the history of leisure as a concept;
describe the development of leisure in the Australian context;
apply different sociological approaches to analyse leisure and health from different perspectives;
explain the relationship between culture and leisure participation and practice;
explain the embodied nature of leisure and health;
explain leisure practice as it relates to different population groups;
explain the relationship between leisure practices, health and wellbeing;
explain the relationship between leisure and human rights including the concepts of social inclusion and exclusion.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Critical thinking and its relevance to the study of leisure Definitions of leisure The development of leisure as a philosophical concept The history of leisure Contemporary leisure Sociological approaches to leisure Leisure and embodiment The relationship between leisure, health and wellbeing Leisure,inclusion and human rights
The information contained in the 2013 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 24 April 2013. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.