Bachelor of Leisure Sciences
Course Code M67
This course is not available for new enrolments after semester 2, 2007. Prosepective students should see the Bachelor of Event, Sport and Recreation Management.
The Bachelor of Leisure Sciences is designed to provide the theoretical knowledge and practical skills for a career in the diverse leisure industry. The program includes leadership skills, program development, facility planning and evaluation, community development, fundamental business principles and relevant professional practice opportunities. There is also the opportunity to specialise in various fields to give studies a specific industry focus. A Leisure Sciences degree offers employment opportunities in the diverse areas of leisure services, tourist resorts, voluntary agencies, sport and recreation associations and facilities, educational institutions, outdoor recreation and interpretation programs.
Professional associations
The Bachelor of Leisure Science is recognised by the Australia and New Zealand Association of Leisure Studies Inc (ANZALS), Leisure Studies Association UK and Parks and Leisure Australia.
Course Location and Availability
Campus: Joondalup
Availability: Full-time / Part-time / External
Duration: 3 years Full-time or Part-time equivalent
Course structure
Students need to complete 24 units of 15 credit points each (360 credit points).
Year One
- LSC1001 Introduction to Leisure
- LSC1102 Leisure Leadership and Programming
- MAN1100 Management I
- MKT1100 Marketing I
- MKT1101 Professional Communication I
Year Two
- LMS2103 Leisure Facility Planning II
- LMS2104 Leisure Research Methods II
- LSC2003 Leisure and Lifestyle
- SPM2114 Sport and Leisure Economics and Finance II
Year Three
- LMS3111 Leisure and Sport Planning III
- LMS3202 Managing Leisure Services III
- LSC3112 Industry Practice
- SPM3113 Sport and Leisure Law III
- SPM3221 Sport Business Planning III
Plus Supporting Major or Minor Studies
To complete the degree students must either undertake a 10 unit Supporting Major (150 credit points) or a 6 unit Minor (90 credit points) and 4 electives.
Contact for more information:
Tel: +61 (0)8 6304 5666
E-mail: businessandlaw@ecu.edu.au
