27501 Park and Interpretation Management

Requisite(s): 27126 Leisure in Australia OR 271260 Leisure In Australia

These requisites may not apply to students in certain courses.

There are also course requisites for this subject. See access conditions.

This subject covers the history and organisation of the provision of park systems in Australia and overseas; the principles and procedures of park planning, including the roles of public involvement and design; and the ability to apply the Recreation Opportunity Spectrum (ROS) in the development of a park plan of management. Students acquire a basic understanding of the relationships between demand, supply and management in the provision of outdoor recreation opportunities, and will become familiar with a number of case studies dealing with selected park and recreation management issues in Australia.