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REC211 Outdoor Recreation Field Skills 4 (8)

Abstract

REC211 is a subject that builds on the skills and knowledge obtained in REC210. Students will further develop their outdoor recreation leadership and field skills, and will become proficient in outdoor recreation program design and development. Students will take on lead guide roles in various outdoor recreation activities. The subject will also investigate topics such as: legal issues, workplace safety, wilderness first aid and emergency care. Specialised training in various outdoor recreation activities will be an intrinsic part of the subject.

+ Subject Availability Modes and Location

Session 2
InternalAlbury-Wodonga Campus
InternalPort Macquarie
Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details: REC211
Where differences exist between the Handbook and the SAL, the SAL should be taken as containing the correct subject offering details.

Subject information

Duration Grading System School:
One sessionSY/USSchool of Environmental Sciences

Enrolment restrictions

The subject is only available to students enrolled in the course Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism) 
Prerequisite(s)
REC210

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should:
  • be able to lead complex outdoor recreation activities
  • be able to facilitate effective teamwork amongst diverse outdoor recreation participants
  • be able to design, develop and implement a range of outdoor recreation activities
  • be able to demonstrate highly developed leadership and communication skills
  • be able to demonstrate environmental awareness in relation to outdoor recreation activities
  • be able to coordinate emergency response and to apply search and rescue skills

Syllabus

The subject will cover the following topics:
  • Advanced outdoor recreation field skills
  • Advanced leadership and facilitation strategies
  • Conflict resolution and effective communication
  • Management of group dynamics
  • Workplace safety, wilderness first aid and emergency care

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The information contained in the 2017 CSU Handbook was accurate at the date of publication: 12 August 2016. The University reserves the right to vary the information at any time without notice.