Commercial Recreation Management
- Social Sciences
- 300 level
- 2 credit units
- 155 pages
- 13 units
This course explores the multifaceted world of commercial recreation management, focusing on the interplay between recreation, leisure, and play. It examines the historical perspectives, psychological needs, and societal factors influencing leisure participation. The course also delves into the roles of government, voluntary organizations, and the commercial sector in providing leisure opportunities, while addressing contemporary challenges such as insecurity and pandemics. Ultimately, it aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of managing recreation for individual and community well-being.
About this course
- Difficulty
- Intermediate
- Study hours
- 40 hours
- Maths
- None
- Content
- Theoretical, case study
- Practical work
- No
- Assignments
- Tutor Marked Assessments
- Final Examination
What you'll read
The real module and unit structure of TSM347, taken from the course material NOUN publishes.
One paragraph, so you can see how it reads
TSM347 · UNIT 1 RECREATION AND LEISURE G.O. FALADE
Recreation is an emotional condition within an individual that flows from a feeling of well-being and satisfaction. Recreation is a response to aesthetic experience, achievement of a person’s goals or positive feedback from others.
What you should be able to do
- Define key concepts in recreation and leisure management
- Analyze factors influencing leisure participation
- Evaluate the role of different sectors in leisure provision
- Assess the impact of social and economic factors on recreation
- Apply management principles to leisure services
- Understand the importance of play in child development
What it prepares you for
- Recreation Manager
- Leisure Consultant
- Tourism Officer
- Event Planner
- Community Recreation Coordinator
- Tourism
- Hospitality
- Event Management
- Community Development
- Sports Management
Where it gets hard
The units students slow down on, and what makes each one heavy.
- Module 2: People's Needs and Leisure
Unit 10: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs
Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs requires understanding abstract psychological concepts and applying them to real-world scenarios.
- Module 3: Leisure, Security, and Provision
Unit 13: Insecurity, COVID-19 and Recreation
Understanding the complex interplay of factors influencing insecurity and its impact on recreation requires critical analysis and synthesis of diverse information.
A suggested way through it
13 weeks, about 26 hours in total. Yours will differ.
- Week 1Module 1: Recreation and Leisure
Unit 1: Recreation and Leisure · 2 hours
Define recreation and leisure.. Discuss the relationship between recreation, well-being, and leisure.. Explain leisure as a way of life..
- Week 2Module 1: Recreation and Leisure
Unit 2: Children play: Foundation of Leisure · 2 hours
Discuss children's play as the foundation of leisure.. Explain the importance of play for children's development.. Outline the difficulties facing children's play..
- Week 3Module 1: Recreation and Leisure
Unit 3: Play and the Meaning of Life · 2 hours
Explain how play gives meaning to life.. Discuss the development of adventure play.. Describe the different types of play..
- Week 4Module 1: Recreation and Leisure
Unit 4: The Importance of Play for Children Today · 2 hours
Explain the importance of play for children's development.. Discuss the benefits of play.. Describe the consequences of play deprivation..
- Week 5Module 1: Recreation and Leisure
Unit 5: Historical Perspectives: Recreation, Leisure and Play · 2 hours
Analyze the historical antecedents of play.. Discuss the various stages of play.. Explain the legacy from the ancient Greek civilization..
- Week 6Module 2: People's Needs and Leisure
Unit 6: People's Needs and Leisure · 2 hours
Explain whether universal needs exist.. Discuss needs, drives, and motivation.. Explain intermediate needs..
- Week 7Module 2: People's Needs and Leisure
Unit 7: Factors that Influence Leisure Participation · 2 hours
Identify and explain the factors that influence leisure participation.. Discuss personal and family influences on leisure.. Explain social and situational circumstances and leisure..
- Week 8Module 2: People's Needs and Leisure
Unit 8: The 'Pleasure Principle' Content · 2 hours
Identify the core characteristics of play, recreation, and leisure.. Explain the 'pleasure principle' in leisure management actions.. Discuss issues in leisure management..
- Week 9Module 2: People's Needs and Leisure
Unit 9: Government, the Public Sector and Leisure · 2 hours
Discuss the responsibilities of government and the public sector in leisure activities.. Explain planning in relation to recreation.. Explain the organizing and development of public recreation services..
- Week 10Module 2: People's Needs and Leisure
Unit 10: Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs · 2 hours
List and explain the five stages of Maslow's Hierarchy of Needs.. Relate these stages with participation in recreation and tourism..
- Week 11Module 3: Leisure, Security, and Provision
Unit 11: Leisure Provision in the Voluntary Sector · 2 hours
Discuss the role of the voluntary sector in leisure provision.. Explain the nature of volunteers and voluntary groups.. Explain the role of local authorities and charities..
- Week 12Module 3: Leisure, Security, and Provision
Unit 12: Leisure provision in the Commercial Sector · 2 hours
Discuss the role of the commercial sector in provision of leisure.. Explain leisure activities in and around the home and commercial leisure.. Explain the attitude of local government towards recreation..
- Week 13Module 3: Leisure, Security, and Provision
Unit 13: Insecurity, COVID-19 and Recreation · 2 hours
Discuss the impact of COVID-19 on recreation.. Explain the effects of insecurity on recreation.. Identify possible ways forward..
Preparing for the exam
- Review key definitions and concepts from each unit
- Create mind maps linking different factors influencing leisure participation
- Practice applying theoretical frameworks to real-world case studies
- Focus on understanding the roles of different sectors in leisure provision
- Prepare examples to illustrate the impact of social and economic factors on recreation
- Review all Tutor Marked Assignments (TMAs) and feedback provided by your tutor
Questions students ask about this course
What is TSM347 about?
This course explores the multifaceted world of commercial recreation management, focusing on the interplay between recreation, leisure, and play. It examines the historical perspectives, psychological needs, and societal factors influencing leisure participation. The course also delves into the roles of government, voluntary organizations, and the commercial sector in providing leisure opportunities, while addressing contemporary challenges such as insecurity and pandemics. Ultimately, it aims to equip students with a comprehensive understanding of managing recreation for individual and community well-being.
How many units does TSM347 have?
TSM347, Commercial Recreation Management, has 13 units across 3 modules, over 155 pages of course material. You can read it one unit at a time.
How many credit units is TSM347?
TSM347 carries 2 credit units, at 300 level in Social Sciences.
Is TSM347 hard?
TSM347 is rated intermediate level, with no mathematical content. It is mostly theoretical and case study work.
How long does TSM347 take to study?
About 40 hours of study, spread across its 13 units.
How is TSM347 assessed?
TSM347 is assessed by Assignments, Tutor Marked Assessments and Final Examination.
What can I do with TSM347?
Recreation Manager, Leisure Consultant, Tourism Officer, Event Planner and Community Recreation Coordinator.