Module Description
This module introduces students to the fundamental concepts, theories, and practices that define leisure, recreation, and the management of recreational facilities. It examines leisure from historical, cultural, social, psychological, and philosophical perspectives, enabling students to understand its importance in human development and community well-being. The module covers key leisure theories, the evolution of leisure throughout history, factors that influence leisure participation, and the structure of leisure and recreation service organizations. Learners engage with both conceptual and practical components, including planning for leisure provision, sustainable facility management, and the role of leisure in modern society. By the end of the course, students will be equipped with the knowledge and competencies needed to manage recreation services, provide meaningful leisure experiences, and contribute to the sustainable development of recreation facilities.
Course Learning Objectives
By the end of this course, students should be able to:
- Explain key leisure and recreation concepts from multiple theoretical and philosophical perspectives.
- Analyze the historical development of leisure and how it has shaped modern leisure and recreation practices.
- Describe and evaluate major leisure and recreation theories, including those of Plato, Aristotle, and contemporary thinkers.
- Identify and assess the factors that influence participation in leisure and recreational activities across populations.
- Examine the structure, roles, and functions of various leisure and recreation service organizations in public, private, and non-profit sectors.
- Apply principles of leisure and recreation planning, including strategic, tactical, and operational planning approaches.
- Demonstrate understanding of the management of recreation facilities, parks, and leisure services for sustainable community development.
- Analyze the relationship between leisure, health, wellness, and overall quality of life.
Learning Outcomes
Upon successful completion of the module, students will be able to:
- Define concepts of leisure, recreation, and related theories using appropriate academic and professional terminology.
- Compare and contrast different leisure philosophies and evaluate their relevance to contemporary leisure practices.
- Identify historical patterns and societal shifts that have influenced leisure activities from ancient to modern times.
- Assess personal, social, cultural, economic, and environmental factors affecting leisure participation in various demographic groups.
- Demonstrate the ability to classify and evaluate different recreation and leisure service organizations and their contribution to community well-being.
- Apply planning frameworks to design or evaluate leisure and recreation programs, facilities, or services.
- Analyze case studies and propose solutions related to the sustainable management of parks, recreation centers, and leisure facilities.
- Demonstrate critical thinking skills by examining trends in technology, population, culture, and lifestyle that shape leisure demands.
- Communicate professionally in written and oral formats about leisure theories, recreation service management, and planning practices.
- Teacher: Innocent CYIZA