Community Building for Sport and Active Recreation

Unit code:SSM1104Study level:Undergraduate

Credit points

12
(Generally, 1 credit = 10 hours of classes and independent study.)

Location

City Campus
Footscray Park

Prerequisites

(Or equivalent to be determined by unit coordinator)
Co-requisites
(Corequisite units must be studied concurrently with this unit)

Overview

This unit provides students with an understanding of communities and the role of sport and recreation in developing inclusive communities in today's changing society. The main topics to be covered include but are not limited to: theoretical foundations of community, the diversity of facilities for sport and active recreation, and the role of sport and active recreation in enhancing the lives of individuals and their community.

Learning Outcomes

On successful completion of this unit, students will be able to:

Articulate the role of community theory and the importance of local area in developing inclusive communities in changing societies;
Analyse and assess the importance of space, planning, and design in developing community space;
Explain the role of sport and active recreation facilities/spaces in enhancing the robustness or cohesion of a community;
Review and assess a planned local community; and
Apply needs analysis theory in providing community facilities.