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 provide understanding of inclusive education and professional learning through: (1) acquisition of basic leadership theories, models and approaches; (2) familiarisation with the processes of activity leadership; (3) application of leadership skills and strategies learned in the course in leading sport and recreation activities; (4) development of an understanding of conflict negotiation and decision-making skills; (5) understanding concepts, models and theories of public and interpersonal communication; (6) application of public and interpersonal communication concepts and theories to analyse their own, interpersonal, and group behaviours; (7) enhancement of team building and leadership skills; and (8) improvement of written and oral communication skills relevant to sport and recreation.