Foundations of Outdoor Leadership

Undergraduate | 2026

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Area/Catalogue
SPOR 2005
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Course ID
201460
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
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Single course enrolment
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Note:
Course data is interim and subject to change

Course overview

This course provides students with the foundational skills and knowledge to plan, prepare and lead outdoor journeys that support personal, social, cultural and environmental learning in an outdoor education, outdoor recreation, nature-based tourism or adventure therapy context.

  • Field Skills
  • Outdoor Education Leadership
  • Professional Applications In Outdoor Education:

Course learning outcomes

  • Identify theories and practices that underpin safe outdoor leadership
  • Plan and implement an effective Outdoor Education field trip
  • Demonstrate foundational skills and knowledge required for safe outdoor leadership and participation
  • Demonstrate the ability to write a professional report that reflects on and evaluates the personal, social, cultural and environmental learning potential of a lightweight expedition

Prerequisite(s)

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Corequisite(s)

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Antirequisite(s)

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