LES101 Introduction to Leisure and Health (8)

Abstract

This subject is a foundational subject that introduces students to the concepts in leisure and health and the relationship of leisure to social inclusion/exclusion and human rights. These include a range of theories that conceptualise power and understandings of human action from a range of disciplinary perspectives. It examines the role of values and diversity in informing leisure practice. In addition to exploring current issues such as sustainability, emerging technologies and mass consumption in society it explores the implications of these for the future. The subject also introduces students to a range of academic skills including critical thinking, critical reading, critical reflection, academic referencing and professional writing.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 1
Distance	Albury-Wodonga Campus

Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: LES101
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Subject information

Duration	Grading System	School:
One session	HD/FL	School of Humanities and Social Sciences

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:

describe and discuss a range of foundational perspectives that explain the concept of leisure and how it relates to social/inclusion/exclusion and human rights in contemporary society;
articulate the role of power, values and diversity in leisure practice;
discuss and critically analyse contemporary and emerging issues associated with leisure and health including issues associated with mass consumption, sustainability and new technologies;
develop the relevant academic literacy and learning skills essential for the successful completion of the academic and professional requirements of this subject , including critical reading, critical analysis, critical reflection, academic referencing and professional writing.

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
The sociology of leisure
The psychology of leisure
The economy of leisure
Geographies of leisure
Leisure across the life cycle
Human rights and leisure
The future of leisure

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