Leisure Industry Leadership
Sport & Recreation
A course by
Lincoln University
An introductory course examining leadership, management, and evaluation in the leisure industries, covering sport, recreation, and tourism in Aotearoa.
In-person study
Face-to-face learning in a physical classroom setting
Lincoln University, Lincoln
Core skills this course teaches
Understand competencies in leisure industries
Articulate the scope of competencies, skills, and responsibilities across Aotearoa’s leisure industries.
Apply best practice in leisure leadership
Explain and apply best practice in leisure leadership through simulated learning activities such as coaching, planning, or programming.
Develop professional communication
Present with awareness of professional communication and research evidence applicable to multifaceted and bicultural leisure settings.
What You're Signing Up For
RECN111 introduces students to evidence-based principles and practices in leadership, management, and evaluation within the leisure industries—specifically sport, recreation, and tourism sectors in Aotearoa. Students explore industry competencies, best leadership practices through simulated activities, professional communication, and the capacity to respond to emerging socio-cultural, environmental, and economic challenges in the field.
Course Content
- Evidence-based leadership and management principles
- Competencies and responsibilities in the leisure industries
- Best practices in leisure industry leadership
- Simulated learning activities (coaching, planning, programming)
- Professional communication in bicultural and multifaceted settings
- Socio-cultural, environmental, and economic issues in leisure
What you need to know first
A minimum average grade of C- across specified course(s)
Not available to students who have taken Professional Studies for Recreation Management, RECN-108 or Recreation Leisure and Culture, RECN-109
What sort of industry will this job lead to
Leisure
Sport
Recreation
Tourism
Future employment opportunities might be
Entry-level roles in sport and recreation management
Leisure industry coordinator