Overview

To be read in conjunction with the program of study requirements for the course in which you are enrolled.

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Program of study overview

Program of study
36 Units

Core31.5 Units
Option4.5 Units

Aims

With the graduate qualities identified by the university in mind, the Outdoor Education major seeks to produce graduates with the following knowledge, skills and values:

  • A strong knowledge of theories, factual content, pedagogical approaches, capabilities, responsibilities, and research procedures to inform practice in outdoor education
  • The ability to apply a spectrum of leadership and teaching styles to effectively foster deep understanding, a capacity for independent inquiry, and learning in cooperation with others in outdoor education settings
  • The ability to create culturally responsive and contextually meaningful learning experiences in, through and about outdoor environments
  • The ability to analyse and critically evaluate ideas and solve problems in outdoor education settings
  • The ability to safely and effectively facilitate outdoor education experiences that align with the achievement of curriculum or program outcomes
  • A commitment to reflective practice and life-long learning to promote constant renewal of knowledge and skills considering advances in the field
  • A commitment to fostering human-nature relationships

Learning outcomes

On completion students will be able to:
1.
Apply knowledge of outdoor education as a social, cultural, and environmental endeavour to advance equity by reducing discrimination and disadvantage through learning experiences
2.
Create safe, inclusive, and engaging learning environments to provide experiences in the outdoors that support lifelong health of individuals, communities, and environments
3.
Value the significance of deep time, place, culture and diversity in the creation, delivery, and evaluation of outdoor learning experiences
4.
Evaluate and justify their own skills, knowledge, and expertise as reflective practitioners to identify opportunities for ongoing growth and development
5.
Apply a strict aversion to fatalities by assessing and managing risks prior to, dynamically during and reflectively following activities
6.
Create opportunities for experiential learning that authentically connects students with themselves, the environment, and others in alignment with program purpose and outcomes
7.
Critically analyse the actions of self and others to promote positive and meaningful human-nature relationships

Available in courses

Bachelor of Sport and Active Recreation