Courses & Units
The Business of Leisure ZAA136
Introduction
Rapid social change impacts on the ways people socialise, spend their money, work and participate in leisure. The leisure industry is also going through rapid change with the emergence of contemporary forms of leisure such as extreme sports, multi-purpose leisure centres, online gaming, and adventure tourism. This unit introduces you to leisure industry components such as recreation, sport, entertainment, events, the arts, and tourism to examine how businesses, governments, and communities may leverage opportunities that arise with changes in leisure participation.
In conjunction with the discipline theory, this unit introduces learning through practice by exposing you to authentic learning experiences. These experiences are placed at the centre of learning and assessment, so you have the opportunity to develop the skills, knowledge and behaviours necessary to respond to industry, community and/or global needs.
You will be introduced to:
- a range of methods, tools, techniques and approaches to practice
- principles and perspectives such as values, ethics, empathy and leadership in real world scenarios
- reflection and deliberative thinking as a means of developing knowledge, skills, attitudes and aspirations
- ways of understanding problems and developing solutions through active inquiry
Summary
| Unit name | The Business of Leisure |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ZAA136 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Business & Economics University College |
| Discipline | Business and Management UC |
| Coordinator | Doctor Clayton Hawkins |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hobart | Semester 1 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
| Launceston | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Off-Campus | International | Domestic Domestic |
| Cradle Coast | Semester 1 | On-Campus | Domestic | ||
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 1 | 21/2/2022 | 22/3/2022 | 11/4/2022 | 29/5/2022 |
* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).
Unit census dates currently displaying for 2022 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2022 will be available from the 1st October 2021. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Define and assess the influences on changing leisure participation in society
- Identify and analyse business, government, and not-for-profit activities in the leisure industry.
- Propose new or improved leisure opportunities for communities.
- Reflect on and evaluate relevant behaviours and skills for the contemporary leisure industry.
Fee Information
| Field of Education | Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 | Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 | Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 | Domestic Full Fee 4 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 040103 | $1,002.00 | $1,002.00 | not applicable | $2,402.00 |
1 Please refer to more information on student contribution amounts.
2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.
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Please note: international students should refer to What is an indicative Fee? to get an indicative course cost.
Requisites
Mutual Exclusions
You cannot enrol in this unit as well as the following:
ZAA106 The Business of LeisureTeaching
| Teaching Pattern | On-campus students: Weekly 2 hour tutorials; 2 x half to full day workshops per semester. Off-campus students: Weekly online 2 hour tutorials; 1 x half to full day online workshop per semester. |
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| Assessment | AT3: Leisure Opportunity Proposal (50%)|AT1: Mapping Your Week of Leisure (20%)|AT2: Leisure Asset Mapping (30%) |
| Timetable | View the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable |
Textbooks
| Required |
Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes. |
Links | Booktopia textbook finder |
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