North West University
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Recreation Science
The Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Recreation Science in Health Professions is offered by North West University.
Program Length: 1 YEAR.
Subjects: 5.
Bachelor of Health Sciences Honours in Recreation Science offered by the North West University at the Faculty of Health Sciences
Outcomes of the qualification:
After the successful completion of this qualification the graduate will demonstrate:
a) comprehensive and systematic knowledge of the field of Recreation Science, with reference to recreation practice management, health promotion, child welfare, therapeutic recreation and leisure programming;
b) critical evaluation of existing knowledge concerning theories, research methods, techniques and technology in the recreation sciences, and apply that knowledge to various contexts;
c) diagnose the recreation needs of individuals, groups and communities, design basic intervention programmes and apply them in various socio-cultural circumstances;
d) obtain, analyse and interpret relevant information concerning individuals, groups and communities, and communicate the information, either individually or as a member of a group, by writing reports, doing assignments, or reporting orally;
e) observation and application of an ethical, professional and value-based code of conduct in all modes of communication and association with individuals and groups;
f) utilization of appropriate technology (computer, e-mail, fax, psychometric tests) effectively in the Recreation Science environment (technological and environmental literacy);
g) exploration of different effective learning strategies to acquire the different capabilities of a practitioner in the field of Recreation Science;
h) promotion of responsible citizenship through their approach towards the holistic application of Recreation Science related skills;
i) combining of critical and creative thinking in the use of science, research and technology with sound and systematic theoretical expertise; and
j) skills and values as entrepreneurs or employees in the field of recreation provision or adventure therapy through integrated projects in order to identify and solve known and unknown problems and demonstrate mastered competencies in community involvement.
PROGRAMME: RECREATION SCIENCE
The primary purpose of this qualification is to provide qualifying students with a broad, integrated knowledge foundation of the field of Recreation Science, and critical skills to apply Recreation practice management, Therapeutic recreation and leisure programming appropriately and effectively. The qualification also provides a strong foundation for fundamental and applied research methods with a view to further studies in Recreation Science at HEQF level 9.
Duration
The minimum duration of the study is one year and the maximum duration is two years.
Curriculum
Applied Research Methodology and Research Report (32 credits)
Therapeutic recreation (24 credits)
Applied Recreation management (24 credits)
Recreation Service Programming (24 credits)
Outdoor leadership (32 credits)
