COM223 Communication Management - Subject offered from 2015
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice - Subject offered from 2015
Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health)
Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health) [Exit Point Only]
Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health) AssocDegHlthSc(Leisure&Hlth)
Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) BHlthSc(Leisure&Hlth)
Full-time 3.0 years (6.0 sessions)
Part-time 6.0 years (12.0 sessions)
Full-time 2.0 years (4.0 sessions)
Part-time 4.0 years (8.0 sessions)
Normal course duration is the effective period of time taken to complete a course when studied Full-time (Full-time Equivalent Duration). Students are advised to consult the Enrolment Pattern for the actual length of study. Not all courses are offered in Full-time mode.
Applicants for the Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) must meet the following requirements:
NSW Higher School Certificate or interstate/overseas equivalent withan ATAR of 65 (inclusive of bonuses)
OR
Successful completion of two university level subjects (AQF level Associate Degree or higher) demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies
OR
A completed or a completed AQF Certificate III or higher level qualification
OR
A completed Tertiary Preparation Course from an Australian University or an accredited provider demonstrating a reasonable prospect of success through the Grade Point Average (GPA) gained in these studies.
OR
50% completion of an AQF Diploma level qualification
AND
English Language Proficiency
Standard English Language Proficiency (ELP) requirements apply. Refer to http://futurestudents.csu.edu.au/apply/english-language for the specific requirements. This will apply to both domestic and international applicants.
Students may be granted credit for unrestricted elective subjects based upon prior tertiary study or relevant work experience. Any applicant having practised in a relevant field for two or more years would be eligible for up to four subjects credit. Applicants with prior tertiary study in a relevant field may gain specific subject credit.
Students who request to exit with the Associate Degree in Health Science (Leisure and Health) and have worked for more than two years may be eligible for subject credits. These would be from the unrestricted elective and/or restricted elective sequence and experience would need to be commensurate with credit sought.
Students would need to demonstrate in writing, and with other supporting documentation, how their work experience demonstrates competence in the subjects for which credit may be sought. In addition applicants with prior tertiary study including TAFE may gain credit for restricted elective subjects where there is evidence of commensurable study.
Other additional advanced credit will be determined on an individual basis including subject for subject credit for prior university subjects.
The Bachelor and Associate Degree [Exit Point Only] make up an articulated set of courses and credit is given in each higher level course for the subjects completed in the lower.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 192 points.
To graduate students must satisfactorily complete 128 points.
The Bachelor of Health Science (Leisure and Health) course consists of 192 points. Students may choose one of two strands. The Diversional Therapy strand consists of 13 core subjects (104 points), a restricted elective sequence of 6 subjects (56 points) and 4 unrestricted electives (32 points). The Community Leisure and Health strand consists of 13 core subjects (104 points), a restricted elective sequence of 7 subjects (56 points) and 4 unrestricted electives (32 points).
All subjects have a value of 8 points unless otherwise stated.
Core subjects (104 points)
LES101 Introduction to Leisure & Health
LES102 Leisure Programming with Diverse Populations
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
LES202 Contemporary Issues in Community Development
LES301 Health Policy and Program Development
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
HCS204 Research Methods
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
PSY214 Health Psychology
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Diversional Therapy strand restricted electives (56 points)
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
PLUS
One of the following sequences:
GER102 Gerontology Theory & Research
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
PSY216 Psychology of Ageing
OR
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL228 Disability Issues for Families
PLUS
4 unrestricted electives (32 points)
Community Leisure and Health strand restricted electives (56 points)
POL213 Australian Political Institutions
SOC218 Policy, Power and Social Action
SOC203 Sociology of Youth
SOC308 Community Analysis
PLUS
One of the following sequences:
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL228 Disabilities Issues for Families
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
OR
COM223 Communication Management
MGT100 Organisations and Management
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
OR
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
WEL229 Introduction to Addiction Studies
PLUS
4 unrestricted electives (32 points)
ASSOCIATE DEGREE OF HEALTH SCIENCE (LEISURE AND HEALTH) (Exit point only)
The Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health) course consists of 128 points. Students may choose one of two strands. The Diversional Therapy strand consists of 9 core subjects (72 points), a restricted elective sequence of 5 subjects (48 points) and 1 unrestricted elective (8 points). The Community Leisure and Health strand consists of 9 core subjects (72 points), a restricted elective sequence of 6 subjects (48 points) and 1 unrestricted elective (8 points).
Core subjects (72 points)
LES101 Introduction to Leisure & Health
LES102 Leisure Programming with Diverse Populations
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
HIP112 Communication for Health Practice
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
PSY214 Health Psychology
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Diversional Therapy strand restricted electives (48 points)
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
PLUS
One of the following sequences:
GER102 Gerontology Theory & Research
GER204 Ageing and Professional Practice
PSY216 Psychology of Ageing
OR
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL228 Disability Issues for Families
PLUS
One unrestricted elective (8 points)
Community Leisure and Health restricted electives (48 points)
LES202 Community Leisure & Health Issues
SOC308 Community Analysis
POL213 Australian Political Institutions
PLUS
One of the following sequences:
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL217 Social Dimensions of Disability
WEL228 Disabilities Issues for Families
OR
MGT100 Organisations and Management
COM223 Communication Management
MGT210 Organisational Behaviour
OR
SOC102 Social Inequality
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
WEL229 Introduction to Addiction Studies
PLUS
One unrestricted elective (8 points)
SESSION 1 (February) commencement -
Diversional Therapy strand
Year 1 - Session 1
LES101 Introduction to Leisure & Health
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
Year 1 - Session 2
LES102 Leisure Programming with Diverse Populations
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
Year 2 - Session 1
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Year 2 - Session 2
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
HIP112 Health Communication
Year 3 - Session 1
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points) (commence)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
Year 3 - Session 2
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points) (complete)
PSY214 Health Psychology
Year 4 - Session 1
Restricted elective
Restricted elective
Year 4 - Session 2
Restricted elective
Unrestricted elective
Students with 128 points (including the above core subjects) may elect to exit at this point with the Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health).
Year 5 - Session 1
LES301 Leisure and Health Policy and Program Development
HCS204 Research Methods
Year 5 - Session 2
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
Year 6 - Session 1
LES202 Contemporary Issues in Community Development
Unrestricted elective
Year 6 - Session 2
Unrestricted elective
Unrestricted elective
Community Leisure and Health strand
Year 1 - Session 1
LES101 Introduction to Leisure & Health
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
Year 1 - Session 2
LES102 Leisure Programming with Diverse Populations
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
Year 2 - Session 1
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Year 2 - Session 2
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
HIP112 Health Communication
Year 3 - Session 1
PSY214 Health Psychology
SOC203 Sociology of Youth
Year 3 - Session 2
POL213 Australian Political Institutions
SOC308 Community Analysis
Year 4 - Session 1
Restricted elective
Restricted elective
Year 4 - Session 2
Restricted elective
Unrestricted elective
Students with 128 points (including the above core subjects) may elect to exit at this point with the Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health).
Year 5 - Session 1
LES301 Leisure and Health Policy and Program Development
HCS204 Research Methods
Year 5 - Session 2
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
SOC218 Policy, Power and Social Action
Year 6 - Session 1
LES202 Contemporary Issues in Community Development
Unrestricted elective
Year 6 - Session 2
Unrestricted elective
Unrestricted elective
SESSION 2 (July) commencement -
Diversional Therapy strand
Year 1 - Session 2
LES102 Leisure Programming with Diverse Populations
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
Year 2 - Session 1
LES101 Introduction to Leisure & Health
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
Year 2 - Session 2
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
HIP112 Health Communication
Year 3 - Session 1
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Year 3 - Session 2
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points) (completed)
PSY214 Health Psychology
Year 4 - Session 1
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice (16 points) (commenced)
WEL206 Facilitating Positive Behaviours
Year 4 - Session 2
Restricted elective
Unrestricted elective
Year 5 - Session 1
Restricted elective
Restricted elective
Students with 128 points (including the above core subjects) may elect to exit at this point and graduate with the award Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health).
Year 5 - Session 2
LES202 Contemporary Issues in Community Development
WEL218 Developing Cross Cultural Competencies
Year 6 - Session 1
LES301 Leisure and Health Policy and Program Development
HCS204 Research Methods
Year 6 - Session 2
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
Unrestricted elective
Year 7 - Session 1
Unrestricted elective
Unrestricted elective
Community Leisure and Health strand
Year 1 - Session 2
LES102 Leisure Programming with Diverse Populations
LAW131 Legal and Ethical Issues in Health
Year 2 - Session 1
LES101 Introduction to Leisure & Health
SOC101 Introductory Sociology
Year 2 - Session 2
LES110 Foundations of Leisure Activity
HIP112 Health Communication
Year 3 - Session 1
PSY111 Foundations of Psychology for Health and Human Services
SOC108 Sociology of Health and Health Care
Year 3 - Session 2
POL213 Australian Political Institutions
SOC308 Community Analysis
Year 4 - Session 1
PSY214 Health Psychology
SOC203 Sociology of Youth
Year 4 - Session 2
Restricted elective
Restricted elective
Year 5 - Session 1
Restricted elective
Unrestricted elective
Students with 128 points (including the above core subjects) may elect to exit at this point and graduate with the award Associate Degree of Health Science (Leisure and Health).
Year 5 - Session 2
LES302 Leisure and Social Relations
SOC218 Policy, Power and Social Action
Year 6 - Session 1
LES301 Leisure and Health Policy and Program Development
LES202 Contemporary Issues in Community Development
Year 6 - Session 2
HCS204 Research Methods
Unrestricted elective
Year 7 - Session 1
Unrestricted elective
Unrestricted elective
COM223 Communication Management - Subject offered from 2015
LES210 Diversional Therapy and Leisure Practice - Subject offered from 2015
Diversional Recreation Therapy Australia (DRTA) provides accreditation to the Diversional Therapy strand in both the Bachelor and Associate Degrees.
For any enquiries about subject selection or course structure please contact Student Central or ask@csu.edu.au or phone on 1800 275 278.
For further information about Charles Sturt University, or this course offering, please contact info.csu on 1800 275 278 (free call within Australia) or enquire online.
The information contained in the 2018 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: August 2018. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.