INTRODUCTION TO OUTDOOR EDUCATION
OED1IOE
Not currently offered
Credit points: 15
Subject outline
In this unit students are introduced to the nature and scope of outdoor education. Students cover a range of foundation outdoor education content and processes including: how schools use outdoor education, the professional skills demanded by outdoor education, the relationship between outdoor education, physical education and environmental education, and safety and risk management in outdoor education fieldwork. As part of the unit students will undertake four days of outdoor education practical work.
School: School of Education
Credit points: 15
Subject Co-ordinator: Alistair Stewart
Available to Study Abroad Students: Yes
Subject year level: Year Level 1 - UG
Exchange Students: Yes
Subject particulars
Subject rules
Prerequisites: N/A
Co-requisites: N/A
Incompatible subjects: N/A
Equivalent subjects: N/A
Special conditions: N/A
Learning resources
Readings
| Resource Type | Title | Resource Requirement | Author and Year | Publisher |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Readings | A readings packet of material will be prepared for this unit. | Prescribed | Martin, P | LA TROBE UNIVERSITY |