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LSM302: Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport Management

Module Title	Contemporary Issues in Leisure and Sport Management
Module Code	LSM302
Module Tutor	John Humphreys
School	Leisure
CAT Points	15
Level of Study	6
Pre-requisites	Before taking this module you must pass LSM201
Co-requisites	None
Restrictions	None
Brief Description	This module examines and evaluates issues affecting consumer behaviour and the leisure and sport industry and the implications these may have for the skills and the philosophy of the leisure manager.
Indicative Syllabus	Summary The module takes a critical perspective on developments in leisure and the leisure and sport industry. There is analysis of lifestyles and the work/leisure relationship with reappraisal of the meaning of leisure and of the work/life balance. Developments in the leisure and sport industry, and the commercialisation and commodification of its products and services are examined from the perspective of both consumer and provider, and the merits of consumerist and participatory approaches illustrate the dichotomous nature of leisure participation. The experiential and dialectical properties of leisure consumption and their implications for provision are also evaluated. Other issues such as gender and ethnicity and the social and ethical context of various activities and pursuits are critically examined. The module draws its review of issues and trends together by postulating future scenarios of leisure consumption and provision.
Learning Outcomes	i. Knowledge and Understanding On completion of this module students should be able to: a) critically understand the characteristics of socio-demographic and technological change and their determinants; b) critically appreciate the impact of the changing work/leisure relationship on lifestyles and leisure provision; c) critically analyse the concept of the commodification of leisure and its growing significance; d) critically review the issues of ethnicity and gender; e) articulate social and ethical concerns about particular developments in leisure provision ii. Skills Students will be given the opportunity to develop their key skills in the following areas during the course of this module: Area 2 Communication and literacy Area 4 Independent learning and working Area 5 Working with others Area 7 Specific vocational skills: ability to postulate future scenarios of leisure participation and provision
Learning and Teaching Activities	Staff/student contact -18%. A combination of lectures, tutorials and a 'think tank' exercise Student directed learning- 82% hours background reading and further analysis and investigative work
Assessment (For further details see the Module Guide)	001: 70% Coursework: Standard: 2500 words or equivalent 002: 30% Coursework: Standard: 1500 words or equivalent
Special Assessment Requirements	None
Indicative Resources	The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.

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