REC260 The Australian Leisure Product (8)
CSU Discipline Area: Human Dimensions of the Environment (HUMDI)
Duration: One session
Abstract:
The Australian Leisure Product is a broad-based topic, which extends and diversifies the understanding of leisure behaviour from a theoretical approach to a leisure activity experience perspective. It identifies the specific components of the leisure experience paradigm and their changing focus in the global village. It provides a knowledge base for second and third year management and planning-based subjects.The subject contains a total estimated workload of 140 hours.
+ Subject Availability Modes and Locations
| Session 2 | |
|---|---|
| Distance | Albury-Wodonga |
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: REC260
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:
be able to:
- interpret the definitions and concepts of play, recreation and leisure
- examine the concept of leisure morality and behaviour and its role within changing political, economic, social and technological life.
- describe and discuss the role of arts and entertainments in Australian society.
- describe and discuss the role of sports development and promotion in Australian society.
- assess the importance of lifestyle, well-being, health and fitness in society.
- examine the impact of tourism on Australian society.
- appraise the resourcing constraints associated with leisure provision, with particular reference to special populations.
- identify and discuss contemporary issues of Australian leisure and cultural globalisation in the provision and participation of leisure
Syllabus:
The subject will cover the following topics:
- Leisure theory
- Leisure morality and behaviour examines the social values and norms which control leisure behaviour
- Home based leisure, covered in other topics, explores in detail the activities, motivations and influences on home based leisure.
- High arts and popular culture and the development and role of these two forms of leisure
- Sporting activities: why sports exist, why they are popular, what influence they have on Australian society.
- Health, fitness and well-being and the social and psychological affects on leisure lifestyles
- An introductory examination of the role and influence of tourism in Australian society.
- Leisure accessibilty and constraints discusses the inequity of resources and opportunity in leisure participation and provision
- Globalisation and the concept of cultural democratisation through dominant corporate companies
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.