Commercial Recreation Management
- Agricultural Sciences
- 300 level
- 128 pages
- 9 units
This course discusses issues concerning recreation and leisure. It explores children's play, its effects on individual's life, and its importance for today's children. The course also examines people's needs and leisure, and factors influencing leisure participation, including lifestyle, economic capability, age, and family commitment. It further delves into the pleasure principle, government's role, and the public sector's involvement in leisure.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 156 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assignments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of HCM347, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
HCM347 · UNIT 2 CHILDREN’S LEISURE PLAY: FOUNDATION OF
Leisurehasbeendefinedinavarietyofwaysandassomekindofproduct,experienc eorprocess.Yetthereremainsanotherperspectiveororientationmentionedearlier bytheParrys(ParryandParry,1977)andtheessenceofthefindingsofGoodaleand Godbey(1998).Itis idealisticandbearsresemblancetothephilosophyofAristotle.Leisure isnotacommodityoftimeorastateofmind,butawayofliving: Leisureislivinginrelativefreedomfromtheexternalcomp ulsiveforcesonone‟scultureandphysicalenvironmentso astobeabletoactfrominternallycompellingloveinwaysw hichare personallypleasing,intuitivelyworthwhile,andprovidea basis offaith.Godbey,1994 Innotingthatleisureisliving,weavoidthenotionsoftimeandstateofmind.Wereco gnizethatfreedomislimited;wearenotfreetodoanythingwewishtodo.Sothenleis ureasawayoflivingcanofferopportunitiesortimeswithwhichwecanchoosewhat todo. Aristotle,inBook2ofthePoetics,whiledescribingtheneedfor„freedomfromthen ecessityoflabour‟,isconcernedwithhowweusetime.Weneedtoberelativelyfreef romthoseexternalcompulsiveforcestobeabletoact;itisa„freedomto‟,ratherthan a„freedomfromidea‟.Andthemotivationforthoseactsisintrinsic:notbeingmotiv atedbysomeexternalreward.Inlife- enhancingterms,leisureappearstobetheprocessofgainingfreedomandfindingm eaningthroughselfunderstandingandselfimprovement;itisaselfdirectedproces s,idealistic!Butwithoutideals,valuesandgoals,wehaveashallow philosophyoflifeandleisure,andalackoffoundationonwhichtobasealastingprof essionofleisuremanagement.
What you should be able to do
- Explain the relationship between recreation, leisure, and well-being.
- Discuss the importance of play for children's development.
- Identify factors influencing leisure participation.
- Analyze people's needs in relation to leisure.
- Evaluate the role of the voluntary sector in leisure provision.
- Assess the impact of the commercial sector on leisure activities.
What it prepares you for
- Recreation Manager
- Leisure Consultant
- Community Recreation Coordinator
- Event Planner
- Tourism Officer
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Sports and Recreation
- Community Development
- Event Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2:
Unit 1: People'sNeedsandI eisure
Understanding the nuances of normative, felt, expressed, and comparative needs requires careful analysis of individual and societal values.
- Module 3:
Unit2 LeisureProvisioninthe CommercialSector
The unit requires understanding of financial statements and market analysis, which can be challenging for students without a business background.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 37 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1:
Unit 1: Recreation and Leisure · 2 hours
Read the introduction to recreation and leisure.. Understand the relationship between recreation, well-being, and leisure.. Identify the factors that contribute to satisfaction with recreational activities..
Unit 2: ChildrenPlay:Foundation · 2 hours
Discuss the importance of play for children.. Examine the difficulties facing children's play.. Understand how play relates to the development of skills and abilities..
- Week 2Module 1:
Unit 3: ofLeisurePlayandthe MeaningofLife · 2 hours
Explore the meaning of life through play.. Discuss the development of adventure play.. Understand the different types of play and their characteristics..
Unit 4: TheImportanceofPlayforChildrenToday · 2 hours
Explain the benefits of play for children.. Discuss the consequences of play deprivation.. Understand the role of play in child development..
- Week 3Module 2:
Unit 1: People'sNeedsandI eisure · 2 hours
Explain whether universal needs exist.. Discuss the relationship between needs, drives, and motivation.. Understand the concept of intermediate needs..
- Week 4Module 2:
Unit 2: FactorsthatInfluenceLeisureParticipation · 2 hours
Identify the factors that influence leisure participation.. Discuss personal and family influences on leisure.. Explain social and situational circumstances and leisure..
- Week 5Module 2:
Unit 3: The Pleasure · 2 hours
Discuss opportunity and leisure participation.. Understand people's needs and leisure planning.. Analyze the relationship between leisure and social cohesion..
- Week 6Module 2:
Unit 4: Principle' ContentGovernment,thePublicSect orandLeisure · 2 hours
Identify and explain the core characteristics of play, recreation, and leisure.. List and explain the pleasure principles in leisure management actions.. Understand the leisure management pyramid..
- Week 7Module 3:
Unit 1: LeisureProvisionintheVoluntarySector · 2 hours
Discuss the role of the voluntary sector in leisure provision.. Understand the nature of volunteers and voluntary groups.. Explain the differences and similarities between voluntary groups..
- Week 8Module 3:
Unit2 LeisureProvisioninthe CommercialSector · 2 hours
Discuss the role of the commercial sector in the provision of leisure.. Explain leisure activities and home and commercial leisure.. Understand the attitude of local government towards recreation..
- Week 9Module 1:
Module 1 Review · 3 hours
Review Module 1 Units 1-4. Focus on key concepts related to recreation and leisure.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 1..
- Week 10Module 2:
Module 2 Review · 3 hours
Review Module 2 Units 1-4. Focus on key concepts related to people's needs and leisure.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 2..
- Week 11Module 3:
Module 3 Review · 3 hours
Review Module 3 Units 1-2. Focus on key concepts related to leisure provision.. Prepare for assignments related to Module 3..
- Week 12Final Revision
Assignment Completion and Review · 4 hours
Complete all assignments for Modules 1-3.. Review all self-assessment exercises.. Consult with your tutor on any areas of difficulty..
- Week 13Final Revision
Final Examination Preparation · 4 hours
Review the entire course material.. Focus on key concepts and objectives.. Prepare for the final examination..
Preparing for the exam
- Create concept maps linking Modules 1-3 key concepts.
- Review all Tutor-Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback.
- Practice applying leisure theories to real-world scenarios.
- Focus on understanding the differences between public, private, and voluntary sector roles.
- Allocate study time proportionally based on module weightings.
- Form a study group to discuss complex topics and share insights.
Questions students ask about this course
What is HCM347 about?
This course discusses issues concerning recreation and leisure. It explores children's play, its effects on individual's life, and its importance for today's children. The course also examines people's needs and leisure, and factors influencing leisure participation, including lifestyle, economic capability, age, and family commitment. It further delves into the pleasure principle, government's role, and the public sector's involvement in leisure.
How many units does HCM347 have?
HCM347, Commercial Recreation Management, has 9 units across 3 modules, over 128 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
Is HCM347 hard?
HCM347 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical work.
How long does HCM347 take to study?
About 156 hours of study, spread across its 9 units.
How is HCM347 assessed?
HCM347 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assignments and Final Examination.
What can I do with HCM347?
Recreation Manager, Leisure Consultant, Community Recreation Coordinator, Event Planner and Tourism Officer.