Outdoor Education
Year
Type
Minor, Sub-Major
Description
This Minor and Sub-Major prepares students to have the minimum foundational knowledge, practical, planning, instruction and critical thinking skills to begin professional practice as an outdoor leader in introductory environments with non-complex groups. The Sub-Major includes additional knowledge and experience to practice in a broader range of contexts with increased depth in engaging others in social justice/Aboriginal perspectives. Students completing an Education program or continuing to Masters of Teaching will meet requirements to teach Outdoor Education to Year 10 upon completion of the Minor, and to year 12 with the Sub-Major upon completion of two Outdoor Education pedagogy courses. The sub-major aligns to the Australian Tertiary Outdoor Education Network professional role of Outdoor Educator.
Prerequisite(s)
Nil
Assumed Knowledge
Nil
Courses
| Course | Area and cat no. | Units | Level | References | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| MINOR | |||||
| Foundations of Outdoor Leadership | HLTH 2024 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Outdoor, Wilderness and Adventure Education | HLTH 3052 | 4.5 | 0 | ||
| Leadership in Terrestrial Environments | HLTH 3051 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 2,3 | |
| Leadership in Aquatic Environments | HLTH 3050 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 2 | |
| SUB-MAJOR | Note(s): 1 | ||||
| Foundations of Outdoor Leadership | HLTH 2024 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 1 | |
| Outdoor, Wilderness and Adventure Education | HLTH 3052 | 4.5 | 0 | ||
| Leadership in Terrestrial Environments | HLTH 3051 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 2,3 | |
| Leadership in Aquatic Environments | HLTH 3050 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 2 | |
| Professional Practice in Outdoor Leadership | HLTH 3068 | 4.5 | 0 | Rule(s): 4 | |
| Caring for Country | ENVT 1017 | 4.5 | 0 | ||
Rules
- This course requires students complete the Basic Skills in Kayaking either externally or through the University of South Australia prior to the course commencing.
- This course requires completion of 'Provide First Aid' prior to commencing.
- This course requires 10 days of expedition field work primarily in bush-walking contexts prior to commencing.
- To undertake field/clinical placements students are required to have current criminal history and screening checks as published by the Clinical Placement Unit (unisa.edu.au/CPU). These checks will list disclosable court outcomes that may prevent field / clinical placement involvement and subsequently may prevent completion of the program.
- All courses require a minimum level of physical competence to undertake a range of outdoor activities such as bush-walking and canoeing/kayaking expeditions.
Notes
- The Sub Major requires completion of 27 units from the courses listed.
