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HOSP313 - Theory and Concepts of Leisure
Course Details
Course Code: HOSP313 Course ID: 2954 Credit Hours: 3 Level: Undergraduate
A foundation for the study, theory, and meaning of leisure from its historical roots through contemporary times is the focus. Specific topics include society and leisure; leisure and the human life cycle, leisure development and provision; gender and leisure; among others.
Course Schedule
| Registration Dates | Course Dates | Session | Weeks |
|---|---|---|---|
| 02/24/20 - 07/31/20 | 08/03/20 - 09/27/20 | Summer 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
| 03/30/20 - 09/04/20 | 09/07/20 - 11/01/20 | Summer 2020 Session D | 8 Week session |
| 05/25/20 - 10/30/20 | 11/02/20 - 12/27/20 | Fall 2020 Session I | 8 Week session |
Current Syllabi
After successfully completing this course, you will be able to:
- Identify the changes in Leisure from a historical perspective.
- Apply theories and demographical analysis to develop a service to reduce the perceived societal time crunch.
- Compare and contrast varying definitions of leisure, recreation and play.
- Explain the importance of volunteerism in a changing economy.
- Demonstrate how different generational groups view leisure versus work differently
- Identify how changing demographics, the economy and the changing attitudes will affect the Leisure industry.
| Name | Grade % |
|---|---|
| Forums | 40.00 % |
| Week 1 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 2 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 3 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 4 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 5 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 6 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 7 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Week 8 Forum | 5.00 % |
| Writing Assignments | 20.00 % |
| Assignment Week 3 - Finding More Leisure Time | 10.00 % |
| Assignment Week 5: Volunteers fill the need | 10.00 % |
| Final Project | 15.00 % |
| Assignment Week 8: Final Project | 15.00 % |
| Quizzes | 25.00 % |
| Week 1 Quiz | 4.17 % |
| Week 2 Quiz | 4.17 % |
| Week 4 Quiz | 4.17 % |
| Week 5 Quiz | 4.17 % |
| Week 6 Quiz | 4.17 % |
| Week 8 Quiz | 4.17 % |
This course uses electronic textbooks, access information is in the classroom
Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php and search by the course number (HOSP313) to access your required resources.
Required Readings – As assigned, see Weekly Lessons and Forum Postings
Additional Resources and Websites – See Weekly Lessons
| Book Title: | The Leisure Economy - E-book available in the APUS Online Library; hard copy not available from the APUS Bookstore, please try other sources. |
| ISBN: | 9780470840344 |
| Author: | Nazareth |
| Unit Cost: | $21.95 |
| Book Title: | Leisure and Recreation Management, 5th Ed - e-book available in the APUS Online Library; hard copy not available from EdMap, please try other sources. |
| ISBN: | 9780415309967 |
| Publication Info: | Taylor & Francis, Inc. |
| Author: | George Torkildsen |
| Unit Cost: | $69.95 |
| Book Title: | Various resources from the APUS Library & the Open Web are used. Please visit http://apus.libguides.com/er.php to locate the course eReserve.* |
| ISBN: | ERESERVE NOTE |
Previous Syllabi
Not current for future courses.