Module Descriptors
RECREATIONAL MANAGEMENT
BIOL40606
Key Facts
School of Health, Science and Wellbeing
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Paul Mitchell
Email: P.Mitchell@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 43
Independent Study Hours: 107
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
  • ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Resources
Transport
Module Texts
Keirle, I. 2002. Countryside Recreation Site Management: A Marketing Approach. Routledge
Pigram, J.J. & Jenkins, J. 2005. Outdoor Recreation Management. Routledge
Prosser, R. 2000 Leisure, Recreation and Tourism. 2nd Ed. Collins Educational
Module Learning Strategies
Lectures supported by tutorials and practicals 43hrs, assignments and independent study 107hrs. Assignments take the form of a brief, broken down into tasks. These tasks are researched and the information presented in the form of a report.
Module Indicative Content
The module provides an introduction to the opportunities for and conflicts associated with recreation in the rural environment. The effective management of recreational sites is examined. Site development and protection are covered. Visitor management and site interpretation skills are developed. Visits to prominent sites are undertaken to allow the application of developed knowledge and assessment of skills during the module.
Module Additional Assessment Details
3000 -3500-word Assignment 100% assessing all Learning Outcomes

Formative assessment:
Formative feedback will take place in tutorials and by review of assignment plans prior to submission.