HLPE2411 Outdoor Adventures

Geoff McCaul

2019

4.5

2 x 4-hour workshops per semester
1 x 3-hour workshop-2 once-only
5 x 8-hour field trips per semester

Students must consider the physical nature of the topic in considering their involvement.

Assignment(s), Fieldwork

This topic provides students with an introduction to outdoor activities as a form of recreational and lifelong physical activity specific to outdoor environments. Through participation in a range of practical experiences and outdoor adventure activities students will be able to demonstrate safe preparation and participation relevant for personal ventures in natural environments. Students will apply relevant technical, ethical, environmental and cultural considerations as well as have the opportunity to begin working towards activity specific basic skills qualifications.

The aim of this topic is to introduce students to outdoor pursuits and outdoor adventure activities as a means of recreation and physical activity. Students will be provided with the opportunity to apply:

Basic planning and preparation for personal safety when participating in outdoor activities and adventures for up to a day.
Safe operating and participation procedures when participating in outdoor adventure and recreation.
Ethical behaviours when participating in outdoor activities in natural environments.

On completion of this topic, students will be expected to be able to:

Safely plan for participation in a range of outdoor activities with an awareness of the impact of personal, environmental and equipment influences.
Apply safe participation techniques prior to, during and concluding engagement in outdoor activities.
Demonstrate knowledge of ethical and cultural considerations for engaging with outdoor environments.
Analyse the impacts of participating in outdoor activities for recreation on self and others.
Demonstrate knowledge of personal responsibilities and obligations when participating in outdoor activities for recreation.

Key dates and timetable

Timetable details for 2019 are no longer published.

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