This subject examines the leisure and health needs of a variety of diverse populations. It introduces students to different types of leisure programming for individuals, groups and communities. Attitudes towards diversity and difference in human populations are explored as well as strategies to promote social inclusion through community leisure and recreation participation. The concepts of programming for leisure are introduced at the levels of planning, implementation and evaluation. The subject is designed to have students become actively involved in programming leisure opportunities for people with specific needs.
HD/FL
One session
School of Humanities and Social Sciences
- Theorising Diversity
- Narratives of Difference and Identity
- Citizenship and Leisure
- Rights and advocacy
- Understanding client experiences
- Working with individuals
- Working with groups
- Community leisure programs
- Community building
- The planning process
- Needs assessment
- Goals and objectives
- Evaluation
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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.