Students are introduced to the various aspects of leisure as a sector in the hospitality and tourism industry, the philosophy of life and leisure, the historical development of leisure, leisure dimensions, conceptions, approaches, descriptions, leisure as a social problem, factors that influence participation in leisure, leisure needs and planning, leisure and sustainable environmen
Course code: BLTH 1203
Course credit: 10
Assessment type: Quiz & Forum
Pre-requisites : None
Academic year 2024-2025
Lecturer: Steven K Mangwa
The main objective of this module is to equip students with knowledge and skills about leisure theories and recreation facilities management.
The specific objectives are to:
Define
the concept of leisure from different perspectives.
- Explain the historical development of leisure.
- Introduce the theories of leisure to students i.e. the philosophy of life and leisure.
- Discuss the factors that influence leisure participation.
- Explain the need for leisure planning, management in a sustainable way.
Module Content :
- General overview of the concept of leisure and recreation
- Individual benefits of leisure
- Philosophy of life and leisure
- Historical development of leisure
- Leisure factors that influence participation.
- Leisure theories,approaches, perspectives and dimensions
- Leisure planning
- Leisure and recreation facilities management
- Leisure as a social problem
Assessment Strategy :
- Individual- 10 marks.
- Group assignment -10 marks.
- Individual test - 40 marks
- Final exam -40 marks.
- Teacher: Edison ISHIMWE