FC2S037 - Play and Leisure 01 Sep 2022 - 31 Aug 2028 | Version 4

Associated Module Information

Module Code: FC2S037
Module Title: Play and Leisure
Faculty: Faculty of Life Sciences and Education
Faculty Group: Health and Social Care
Faculty Sub Group: Health and Social Care
Module Leader: Carrie Needs
Module Team: Anna Andrews, Helen Middleton, Andrea Charles, Tracey Dobbs, Rebecca James, Deborah Lewis, Rosalind Roberts
First Intended Intake: SEP 2016 Final Year of Intake:
Date Closed:
Credit Value: 20 Credit Level: 5
Language: English
Percentage of Module Taught in Welsh: 0
Equivalent Module:
HECOS codes: 100456 - childhood studies
HECOS Code Weighting: 100

Document Version Information

Version 4
Valid From 01 Sep 2022
Valid To 31 Aug 2028

Module Aims

The aim of the module is to:
• Reflect on the changing nature of childhood
• Explore theories of play
• Explain the value of play and leisure for children and young people

Content Summary

This module will examine the changing nature and the concept of childhood in relation to play and/or leisure. The value of play and leisure will be explored in depth, which will include theoretical perspectives and influences leading to a focus on contemporary childhood.
The different approaches to play will be debated regarding the role of free, structured and child-initiated play. Effective environments for purposeful play will be discussed, and current initiatives for play and leisure will be identified. Gender and cultural variations in play will also be explored.

Learning and Teaching Methods

Activity Type Hours
Lecture 24
Seminar 20
Tutorial 4
Independent Study 100
Directed Study 26
Formative Assessment - Independent 26
Total Hours Selected 200

Learning Outcomes

# Learning Outcome
LO1 Evaluate theoretical perspectives of play and/or leisure for children and young people.
LO2 Examine the changing nature of childhood in relation to how children play.

Module Requisites

N/A

Assessment Criteria

Assessment Category Assessment Type Description Duration Word Count Weight (%) Best of? Pass Mark
Synchronous Online Oral Assessment Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 Present the Creation of a webpage that examines the changing nature of childhood in relation to play and or leisure and how this has impacted on contemporary childhood. 15 N/A 50 No 40
Asynchronous Assessment Essay 1 Evaluate the theoretical perspectives underpinning play and or leisure for children and young people 0 2000 50 No 40

Assessment Matrix

Assessment Type Learning Outcomes
LO1 LO2
Presentation (Synchronous Online) 1 ✔ ✔
Essay 1 ✔ ✔

Reading List

Aubrey, K. and Riley, A. (2019). Understanding and Using Educational Theories. London: Sage.

Andrews, M. (2012). Exploring Play for Early Childhood Studies. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.

Briggs, M and Hansen, A (2012) Play-based Learning in the Primary School, SAGE, London

Brooker, L; Blaise, M & Edwards S (2014) SAGE Handbook of Play and Learning in Early Childhood, SAGE Publication, London

Bottrill, G. (2018). Can I Go & Play Now? Rethinking the Early Years. London. Sage.

Brussoni, M. Gibbons, R. Gray, C. Ishikawa, T. Sandseter, E. Bienenstock, A. Chabot, G. Fuseli, P. Herrington, S. Janssen, I. Pickett, W. Power, M. Stranger, N. Sampson, M. and

Tremblay, M. (2015). What is the Relationship between Risky Outdoor Play and Health in Children? A Systematic Review. International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health. 12 (6). PP, 6423 – 6454.

Evans, S. (2014). The Challenge and Potential of the Digital Age: Young People and the Internet. Transactional Analysis Journal. 44 (2). PP, 153 – 166.

Frost, J. L. (2012). A History of Children's Play and Play Environments: Toward a Contemporary Child-saving Movement. United States: Routledge.

Knight, S (2011) Risk & Adventure in Early Years Outdoor Play, SAGE, London

Knight, S. (2013). Forest School and Outdoor Learning in the Early Years. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.

Luke, I., Dunn, J., MacBlain, S. (2017). Contemporary Childhood. United Kingdom: SAGE Publications.

Miller, E (2015) How Play Works Nurturing Creative Children in Our Schools, Communities, and Families, SAGE Publication, USA

Selmi, A.M; Gallagher, R.J and Mora-Flores, E.R (2014) Early Childhood Curriculum for All Learners Integrating Play and Literacy Activities, SAGE Publication, USA

Waite, S. (2017) Children learning outside the classroom: from birth to eleven. London: Sage

Ward, S. (2017). Contemporary Issues in Childhood: A Bio-ecological Approach. United Kingdom: Taylor & Francis.

Warden, C (2015) Learning with Nature, SAGE Publication