Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SOCI 2006
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Course ID
201461
Level of study
Level of study
Undergraduate
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Unit value
6
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Course level
2
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Inbound study abroad and exchange
Inbound study abroad and exchange
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Yes
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University-wide elective course
Yes
Single course enrollment
Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

Develop foundational knowledge of research, theory, philosophy and practices that support the effective use of Outdoor and Wilderness and Adventure Education to promote personal development, health and wellbeing, group development, environmental learning, social justice and sustainable living.

  • Outdoor Education Development
  • Social Change
  • Professionalisation

Course learning outcomes

  • Communicate and apply place-based approaches to experiences in outdoor environments
  • Plan and prepare a peer outdoor experience that promotes personal development, health and wellbeing, group development, social justice, environmental learning, and sustainable living
  • Apply knowledge of research, theories, philosophies and practices to the design and leadership of an outdoor and environmental education or healthcare program
  • Reflect on the effectiveness of outdoor and environmental education experience to promote personal development, health and wellbeing, group development, social justice, environmental learning and sustainable living

Prerequisite(s)

N/A

Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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