Leisure for Diverse Groups, Minor (0253)

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  • Western Sydney University Minor Code: 0253

Previous Code: SM4005.1

Available to students in other Western Sydney University Programs:  Yes.  Check that your program has the available credit points required to complete the subjects in this field of study. Any requisite requirements must also be met. Consult your Program Advisor for further advice.

The Leisure for Diverse Groups Minor is recommended as complementary study for, and is only available to, those completing the Recreational Therapy Testamur major of the Bachelor of Health Science. This minor facilitates understanding of different modalities that can be used in recreational therapy practice. This is an interdisciplinary minor with subjects taken from the Schools of Health Science, Education, and Humanities and Communication Arts and will therefore require students to travel to other campuses

Location

Campus Mode Advice
Penrith Campus Internal Dr Justin Guagliano
Bankstown Campus Internal Dr Justin Guagliano
Campbelltown campus Internal Dr Justin Guagliano

Minor Structure

Subject Title Credit Points
Select four of the following:40
Learning and Creativity
PDHPE: Games for Diverse Groups
Music and Wellbeing
Outdoor Recreation
Gymnastics and Dance
Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability
Leisure Education Programming and Mental Health
Total Credit Points40

 Minor Structure

Subject Title Credit Points
Select four of the following:40
Creativity and Cultural Wellbeing for Communities
Music and Wellbeing
Outdoor Education, Sustainability and Health
Professional Practice in Aged Care and Disability
Leisure Education Programming and Mental Health
Total Credit Points40