Courses & Units
Organisation in Community Sport and Recreation ESP322
Introduction
The benefits of being physically active are significant for both individuals and the whole community. It is critical, therefore, that a concerted effort is made to increase the physical activity levels and to provide opportunities for all Tasmanians to be physically active as part of their everyday life (Tasmanian Physical Activity Plan, 2011). Health professionals can be involved in organising and managing physical activity in a range of contexts. One such context is the community – sport, physical activity, health, and recreation. This context requires the professional to demonstrate particular organisation and administration skills. Professionals working within these environments are expected to identify clearly stated objectives as well as plan and administer valuable and worthwhile experiences for the participants. In doing so they need to select challenging activities/events, arrange suitable equipment and facilities, and ensure that safety requirements are met. Another important consideration is the strategic deployment of human resources for events/carnivals. This unit focuses on the development of knowledge and skills for the organisation of sport, physical activity, health, and recreation activities within the community. In addition, this unit will provide students with the opportunity to better understand physical activity in community settings and gain hands-on experience in planning and implementing community based physical activity experiences. Against this background, the unit will provide students with the opportunity to better understand physical activity in community settings and to gain some hands-on experience in planning and implementing community based physical activity experiences.
Summary
| Unit name | Organisation in Community Sport and Recreation |
|---|---|
| Unit code | ESP322 |
| Credit points | 12.5 |
| College/School | College of Arts, Law and Education Faculty of Education |
| Discipline | Education |
| Coordinator | Doctor Vaughan Cruickshank |
| Available as an elective? | Yes |
| Delivered By | University of Tasmania |
| Level | Advanced |
Availability
| Location | Study period | Attendance options | Available to | ||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Launceston | Semester 2 | On-Campus | International | Domestic | |
Key
- On-campus
- Off-Campus
- International students
- Domestic students
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Key Dates
| Study Period | Start date | Census date | WW date | End date |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Semester 2 | 22/7/2024 | 16/8/2024 | 9/9/2024 | 27/10/2024 |
* 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 2024 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2024 will be available from the 1st October 2023. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).
Learning Outcomes
- Identify, analyse, interpret patterns of community participation in physical activity, sport, and recreation, and respond to these patterns through appropriate program development.
- Recognise and understand the range of settings in which physical activity, health, and sport programs can occur, and demonstrate the ability to interact and engage others within these settings.
- Plan and implement a community based physical activity, health, or sporting program, carnival, or event that supports participation and learning.
- Plan and implement safety practices in conducting a physical activity, health, or sporting program, carnival, or event. Plan to cater for high needs groups.
- Evaluate a physical activity, health, or sporting program, carnival, or event to learning and outcomes.
Fee Information
The 2024 Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP) rates are still being finalised by the Government and we will update the domestic fee information as soon as we have more details.
Teaching
| Assessment | Exam (25%)|Literature review (25%)|Plan (50%) |
|---|---|
| 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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