| Code | Faculty |
|---|---|
| 01240508 | Faculty of Humanities |
| Credits | Duration |
|---|---|
| Duration of study: 1 year | Total credits: 135 |
| Prof A Goslin [email protected] | +27 (0)124206043 |
Minimum credits: 135
Module content:
The philosophy of sport and recreation examines the following themes: The history and basic philosophical principles of sport and recreation. Philosophic approaches to sport and recreation management. The future of and career perspectives on sport and recreation in the 21st century. Sportsmanship. Cheating and fair play in sport. Good competition and drug-enhanced performance. Sport and the technological image of man. Human dimensions of bodylines and their embodiment in sport and recreation. The nature of play and sport.
Module content:
This module makes use of the textbook by Thomas, JR, Nelson, JK and Silverman, SJ, 2010, Research Methods in Physical Activity, as the basis for research in sport and recreation. The subsections of this module are qualitative research, quantitative research and statistics. The student has the opportunity to demonstrate an understanding of the module through the medium of a research proposal, a research manuscript, a written examination and a research project presentation.
Module content:
The sociology of sport and recreation service delivery is studied in a national and international context. Motivations for desirable sport and recreation conduct are explained from a sport psychology perspective.
(1 hour contact time per week with work assignments for the following week.)
Module content:
Advanced therapeutic recreation serves as an extension of the undergraduate module “therapeutic recreation”. The module addresses the theory, as well as the practical side regarding the value of recreation for the disabled and the aged (elderly). The module has as central theme “Facilitation Techniques in Therapeutic Recreation”.
Module content:
Facilitating and managing adventure-based activities as intervention strategy for corporate behavioural change.
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