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<p>In this unit students critically engage in theories of outdoor and adventure recreation. They plan for, participate in and critically reflect upon a range of outdoor experiences whilst adopting and analysing various perspectives. Students analyse various outdoor environments and understand the influence of these places on outdoor experiences. They consider the relevant legislative and policy frameworks that govern outdoor and adventure activities and use these frameworks to create plans for safe and sustainable participation in outdoor activities. Students also consider the ramifications of outdoor experiences on personal and participant wellbeing and develop skills to support selves and others.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br>
1. Theories of outdoor and adventure recreation including peak adventure, competency, risk, flow, etc.<br>
2. Strategies for safe and sustainable participation in outdoor experiences including the use of various equipment.<br>
3. Outdoor environments and their characteristics that enable various experiences.<br>
4. Strategies for personal preparation, participation and reflection in a variety of outdoor experiences.<br>
5. Personal and participant wellbeing in outdoor experiences.</p>
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<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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Unit description
<p>In this unit students critically engage in theories of outdoor and adventure recreation. They plan for, participate in and critically reflect upon a range of outdoor experiences whilst adopting and analysing various perspectives. Students analyse various outdoor environments and understand the influence of these places on outdoor experiences. They consider the relevant legislative and policy frameworks that govern outdoor and adventure activities and use these frameworks to create plans for safe and sustainable participation in outdoor activities. Students also consider the ramifications of outdoor experiences on personal and participant wellbeing and develop skills to support selves and others.</p>
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<p>Topics may include:<br> 1. Theories of outdoor and adventure recreation including peak adventure, competency, risk, flow, etc.<br> 2. Strategies for safe and sustainable participation in outdoor experiences including the use of various equipment.<br> 3. Outdoor environments and their characteristics that enable various experiences.<br> 4. Strategies for personal preparation, participation and reflection in a variety of outdoor experiences.<br> 5. Personal and participant wellbeing in outdoor experiences.</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/oeedu2500">079999 - Education, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
Requisites
Prerequisite
None
Corequisite
None
Exclusion
<p>must not have completed "OEEDU2200"</p>
Learning outcomes
Learning outcomes
<p>On successful completion of this unit, students are expected to gain the following [K]nowledge, [S]kills and [A]pplication of knowledge & skills</p>
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K1
<p>Outline a range of theorical models that enable participation in outdoor and adventure recreation and explain their use in shaping outdoor experiences.</p>
K2
<p>Analyse and adopt various perspectives and motivations for seeking adventure and outdoor recreation activities.</p>
K3
<p>Analyse the different types of environments used when undertaking outdoor experiences and the influences that environments have on outdoor experiences.</p>
K4
<p>Cite and interpret legislative and policy frameworks that enable safe and sustainable participation in outdoor experiences.</p>
K5
<p>Discuss ways to support wellbeing of participants during outdoor experiences.</p>
S1
<p>Critically reflect on practical experience drawing on outdoor and adventure recreation theories.</p>
S2
<p>Adopt different perspectives during field work to understand motivations and perceptions of outdoor experiences in adventure and outdoor recreation.</p>
S3
<p>Devise and deploy strategies for safe and sustainable outdoor experiences based on legislative and policy frameworks.</p>
S4
<p>Recognise and respond to different types of environments and analyse the influence of environments on outdoor experiences.</p>
S5
<p>Recognise and respond to self and peer wellbeing during outdoor experiences.</p>
A1
<p>Demonstrate a range of practical outdoor skills that follow legislative and policy frameworks for safe and sustainable participation in a range of outdoor environments</p>
A2
<p>Apply the safe use, handling and storage of equipment to enable outdoor experiences.</p>
A3
<p>Critically reflect on a range of outdoor experiences from different perspectives in a range of outdoor environments.</p>
A4
<p>Articulate development of appropriate strategies to enable self and peer participation in a range of outdoor activities.</p>
Assessment
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<p>Students partake in a rapid assessment task that enables them to demonstrate their preparation for outdoor experiences using a thinking tool such as a concept map.</p>
<p>Rapid Assessment</p>
<p>10-30%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, S1, S4, A3
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<p>Students complete a professional logbook of outdoor activities. They analyse and reflect upon outdoor experiences using theoretical models.</p>
<p>Logbook and reflection.</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K3, S4, A1, A3, A4
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<p>In a pair or small group, students develop the planning documentation for a led outdoor experience that they could undertake with a group of peers.</p>
<p>Group/Pair Project</p>
<p>30-50%</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S3, S4, A1, A4
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<p>Active participation in 4-5 days of outdoor fieldwork.</p>
<p>Participation</p>
<p>S/N</p>
K1, K2, K3, K4, K5, S1, S2, S3, S4, S5, A1, A2, A3, A4
Supplementary assessment available:
Yes
Supplimentary assessment information:
<p>Where supplementary assessment is available a student must have failed overall in the Unit but gained a final mark of 45 per cent or above, has completed all major assessment tasks (including all sub-components where a task has multiple parts) as specified in the Unit Description and is not eligible for any other form of supplementary assessment.</p>
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FedTASK
<p>Federation University recognises that students require key transferable employability skills to prepare them for their future workplace and society. FedTASKs (<strong>T</strong>ransferable <strong>A</strong>ttributes <strong>S</strong>kills and <strong>K</strong>nowledge) provide a targeted focus on five key, transferable Attributes, Skills, and Knowledge that are embedded within curriculum, developed gradually towards successful measures and interlinked with cross-discipline and co-operative learning opportunities.</p>
FedTASK
Description of FedTASK outcome
Level
FedTASK 1: Interpersonal
The ability to effectively communicate, interact and work with others both individually and in groups.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 2: Leadership
The ability to apply professional skills and behaviours in leading others.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 3: Critical Thinking and Creativity
The ability to work in complexity and ambiguity using imagination to create new ideas.
<p>Level 1 - Students require directions and boundaries from mentor</p>
FedTASK 4: Digital Literacy
The ability to work fluently across a range of tools and applications to achieve a range of skills.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
FedTASK 5: Sustainable and Ethical Mindset
The ability to consider and assess the consequences and impact of ideas and actions in enacting ethical and sustainable decisions.
<p>Level 2 - Student demonstrates some independence within provided guidelines</p>
Key information
Institute / school:
Institute of Education, Arts & Community
Discipline:
Education
Study level:
Undergraduate
Credit points:
15
EFTSL:
0.125
Field of education:
<a href="http://www.federation.edu.au/locate/unit/oeedu2500">079999 - Education, n.e.c.</a>
Offering:
<p><strong>Semester 2</strong><p>Ballarat - Mt Helen (On Campus)</p><p>Berwick (On Campus)</p><p>Gippsland - Churchill (On Campus)</p></p>
Grade scheme:
Graded (e.g. HD, D, C, etc)
Placement component:
No
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<em>Information in the Federation Handbook is correct at the time of publication. The University reserves the right to alter any course, unit, procedure or fee.</em>
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