Introduction to Sport and Active Recreation

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

1. Explain definitions, theories and principles related to sport and active recreation;
2. Investigate sport and active recreation services in Australia and discuss how these services fit within the community context;
3. Articulate the roles of government, non-profit and commercial organisations in the delivery of local and national sport and active recreation services;
4. Reflect upon direct experiences of sport/recreation and relate these to the studied theories/contexts;
5. Collaborate to locate, analyse and present contemporary sport or active recreation issues; and,
6. Participate in an academic community through reflective and critical engagement in academic texts and understanding of principles of academic integrity.