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AHSC 241

Recreation and Leisure in Contemporary Society

3 credits · Undergraduate

Winter 2026

Topics

  • Definitions of leisure, play and recreation
  • Leisure behaviour and types
  • Work, time and technology
  • Leisure across the life cycle
  • Leisure-service delivery
  • Inclusive and therapeutic recreation
  • Gender and leisure
  • Inequality and diversity
  • Outdoor recreation

Readings

  • R. McCarville and K. MacKay, Leisure for Canadians (2013), customized e-book version for eConcordia.
    Required
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