LES202 Community Leisure & Health Issues (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Services (HUSER)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
This subject explores the theories and practices of community development, community building and inclusion as they relate to leisure and health programs. Students investigate the sociopolitical context of community, including equity issues that relate to diverse population groups. Strategies for promoting social change through community leisure and health programs are developed.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 1 | |
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| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LES202
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.
Assumed Knowledge:
Objectives:
Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
- analyse different social, political and cultural meanings of health and health care;
- identify the key principles of a community development approach;
understand a variety of social factors that affect one's personal health;
- relate the importance of leisure to various health perspectives;
- understand concepts of community, power and inequity in relation to health and leisure;
- develop strategies that promote the development of inclusive communities through leisure.
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
Module 1 Understanding, community health and leisure Topic 1 Sociopolitical issues in health and leisure Topic 2 Creating equitable and inclusive communities Topic 3 Community development approaches Module 2 Creating inclusive communities Topic 1 Understanding and building community Topic 2 Creating opportunities for inclusive recreation
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.