Leadership in Recreation and Sport

Course aim

To introduce students to leadership skills and knowledge, that will enable them to realise the potential in themselves to be confident and effective leaders in face-to-face recreation and sport settings.

Course content

Theories of leadership and motivation and their practical applications; leadership skills development including speech and presentation skills.

Textbook(s)

Daft, R.L & Pirola-Merlo, A 2009, The Leadership Experience: Asia Pacific Edition, 1st, Centage Learning, South Melbourne

Prerequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
BUSS 2046	Organisational Behaviour

Corequisite(s)

Common to all relevant programs
Subject Area & Catalogue Number	Course Name
SPRC 1004	Leisure Concepts

Teaching method

Component	Duration
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES
Lecture	2 hours x 13 weeks
Workshop	2 hours x 13 weeks
INTERNAL, MAWSON LAKES (INTENSIVE)
Lecture	8 hours x 12 sessions

Note: These components may or may not be scheduled in every study period. Please refer to the timetable for further details.

Assessment

Assignment, Major report, Presentation, Recreation activity presentation

Fees

EFTSL*: 0.125
Commonwealth Supported program (Band 4C)
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* Equivalent Full Time Study Load. Please note: all EFTSL values are published and calculated at ten decimal places. Values are displayed to three decimal places for ease of interpretation.