Outdoor Recreation Education
This course information is for local students only
Year
2010
Award
Bachelor of Arts (Outdoor Recreation Education)
Length
3 years full-time or part-time equivalent
Campuses
Bendigo
Course description
This course prepares students for teaching and leading in fields relevant to outdoor recreation education, with an emphasis on environmental and social responsibility and cultural aspects of outdoor recreation. It enables students to become expert at activities in a wide range of environments including bush, rock, alpine and river. Practical electives include bushwalking, rock climbing, cross-country skiing, cycling and paddling.
Course structure
First year emphasises basic concepts in environmental studies and facilitates a personal, theoretical and practical understanding of outdoor education. In second and third years, students undertake studies in bush, rock, river and winter alpine environments together with studies in safety and leadership in the outdoors. Fieldwork, which is closely linked to theoretical studies, continues throughout second and third years. In third year students can undertake electives in a relevant area of interest.
Students undertake 160 days' practical experience throughout the course.
Handbook
Overseas study opportunities
Overseas study opportunities are available.
Please see
www.latrobe.edu.au/international/exchange
for more information
Application
Apply through VTAC.
Fee type
Commonwealth Supported Place (CSP)
Scholarships
Applicants who are Australian citizens or who hold permanent humanitarian visas are eligible for a range of University-wide scholarships, including Commonwealth Scholarships. For details please see http://www.latrobe.edu.au/scholarships/prospective/uniwide/index.htmlAdditional costs (AUD)
Students should allow $1500 - $2000 to purchase suitable outdoor field equipment such as a sleeping bag and wet weather gear. These items may be purchased from any supplier and will be the students personal property. Students are encouraged to bring any camping gear they may already have and to wait until they have commenced the course before purchasing any new gear.
Middle Band
Re-ranking is based on English (any), Outdoor and Environmental Studies, Environmental Science, Geography, Biology, and criteria associated with the La Trobe University Rural and Regional Student Access Scheme.
Selection
ENTER 66.90
Extra requirements
Non-Year 12 applicants who have not completed VCE or equivalent, or undertaken tertiary study within the past three years must sit a STAT in written English; they are encouraged to complete a La Trobe Outdoor and Environmental Education Supplementary Information form. For a copy of the form, call (03) 5444 7285 or download from www.latrobe.edu.au/education/outdoors/study-pathways
Prerequisites
Units 3 & 4: Study score of at least 20 in English (any).
Semester starts
Semester 1 (March)
Industry experience
The following types of industry experience are available in this course.
- Workplace experience for academic credit
Career opportunities
Graduates are likely to work as teachers in school camps or environmental centres, outdoor instructors in the outdoor education industry, or leaders or instructors in the adventure travel industry.
Professional recognition
Graduates are eligible for National Outdoor Leader Registration in areas that correspond with their activity electives.
Contact information
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Faculty of Education, Bendigo
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All students may pay a
Voluntary General Service Fee.
Most international students must pay for
Overseas Student Health Cover