Professional Practice in Outdoor Leadership (UniSA)

Undergraduate | 2026

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Mode
Mode
Your studies will be on-campus, and may include some online delivery
On campus
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Area/Catalogue
HLTH 3026
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Course ID
207039
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Campus
Adelaide City Campus East
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
Course owner
Course owner
College of Health
Course coordinator
Course coordinator
Scott Craig Polley
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Course level
3
Work Integrated Learning course
Work Integrated Learning course
Yes
Work Integrated Learning hours
Work Integrated Learning hours
120 hours
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
The fee you pay will depend on the number and type of courses you study.
No
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University-wide elective course
No
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Single course enrolment
No

Course overview

In this course, students will develop skills of outdoor leadership through a structured industry placement. Employment and career planning; professional practice placement expectations and preparation; professional development; experiential placement in two or more settings conducting Outdoor Education; critical evaluation of pedagogies and practices in Outdoor Education.

Course learning outcomes

  • Evaluate the outdoor leadership employment opportunities, skills, capabilities and career development required for a successful career in outdoor leadership.
  • Reflect and evaluate own skills and knowledge for safe and effective outdoor leadership practice.
  • Demonstrate minimum threshold skills and knowledge to be safe and competent as an early career Outdoor Educator.
  • Critically evaluate key pedagogies and practices in Outdoor Education.
  • Engage in professional development activities relevant to an Outdoor Education practitioner.

Availability

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Census date
Fri 27/03/2026
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Enrol by date
Fri 13/03/2026
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Last day to W
Fri 10/04/2026
Last day to WF
Last day to WF
Fri 08/05/2026

Class details

Adelaide City Campus East

Class number
Class number 29701
Section
Section 01CE
Size
Size 30
Available
Available 30
Dates Days Time Campus Location Instructor
- Adelaide City Campus East ,

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

N/A

Antirequisite(s)

  • must not have completed HLTH3068 Professional Practice in Outdoor Leadership at the University of South Australia

Assumed knowledge

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Textbook(s)

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Inherent requirements

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Assessment

N/A

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