Courses
PERM4007 Leadership and Communication in Sport and Recreation (3 units)
- Medium of Instruction:
- English
This course introduces students to recreation leadership concepts and theories. It also provides students with an understanding of communication theories and processes related to public and interpersonal communication. The course offers students opportunities to practise their leadership and communication skills in sport and recreation settings. It aims to (1) acquire an understanding of the basic leadership theories, models and approaches; (2) be familiar with the processes of activity leadership; (3) be able to apply leadership skills and strategies learned in the course in leading sport and recreation activities; (4) develop an understanding of conflict negotiation and decision-making skills; (5) understand concepts, models and theories of public and interpersonal communication; (6) be able to apply public and interpersonal communication concepts and theories to analyse their own, interpersonal, and group behaviours; (7) enhance their team building and leadership skills; and (8) improve their written and oral communication skills relevant to sport and recreation.