Outdoor Leadership - Tertiary Options
I want to study Outdoor Leadership in South Australia. What are my options?
Students interested in outdoor leadership for a career have 3 world class offerings in South Australia.
OEASA asked the program leaders at Flinders University, University of South Australia and TAFESA questions provided by senior outdoor education students.
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Flinders University Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Outdoor Education) Bachelor of Education (Secondary Health and Physical Education) |
University of South Australia Bachelor of Human Movement (IBHT) Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Leadership (IBOE) Bachelor of Education (LHSE) |
TAFESA Regency campus Diploma of Outdoor Leadership
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What courses are offered at your institution that would be appropriate for a Year 12 Outdoor Education student with an interest in this area?
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Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Outdoor Education) By completing this undergraduate degree you can also qualify for a Master of Teaching specialising in OE and PE. |
IBHT – best for those wanting to go on to a Master of Teaching able to each HPE and OE to year 12, Junior Science. IBOE – best for those want to go on to a Master of Teaching able to teach Science and OE to year 12. LHSE – best for those that want to teach other areas with Outdoor Education such as Design and Technology and non-HPE learning areas. |
Diploma:
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What career pathways does this course lead toward?
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IBHT and IBOE
IBHT
Also eligible for post graduate Primary Teaching, Occupational Therapy, Social Work, Business, Aboriginal Studies, Journalism, Research, Occupational Therapy, Physio with minor in OE only. IBOE
Also eligible for post graduate primary teaching, Social Work, Aboriginal Studies, Journalism, Research LHSE
(Arts, English, Humanities, Languages, Maths, Science, Technologies (e.g. Design and Technology) with Outdoor Education |
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What certificates / qualifications will students gain by successfully completing this course?
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Bachelor’s Degree Aligns with ‘Outdoor Educator’ award in progress Opportunity to be accredited for bushwalking, kayaking, rock-climbing and mountain biking depending on options chosen and completion of independent logged experience requirements and successful completion of assessments.
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Bachelor’s Degree Aligns with ‘Outdoor Educator’ award in progress Included within courses are Bushwalking Leadership SA Assistant Leader, Paddle Australia Paddle Supervisor and SAREA Assistant Rock-climbing guide. Progress towards full awards included in the program but external assessment required. Registration is at own expense. |
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Can these qualifications be used interstate or overseas?
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Yes and no. This is partly dependant on where you plan to go and who you plan to work with. Some qualifications are nationally and internationally recognised and others are not. The critical part is that you maintain your logs, evidence of assessment and accreditation and apply for recognition of prior learning and achievement with the employer or organisation that you are moving to. |
As for Flinders.
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As for Flinders |
What practical experiences are provided as part of this course?
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40+ days learning practically in the field, plus 4 cultural site visits, plus 150+ hours with placement partners working as an outdoor professional, this is roughly organised under the following topics (subjects) Outdoor Adventures: 5 single day trips (currently 3 paddle and 2 mountain bike) Introduction to Education in Outdoor Environments 2 single day trips (currently day walk and climb/abseil) 3 day bushwalk 14 day multi activity expedition (work integrated learning with school group) Introduction to Outdoor Activity Leadership 6 single day trips (rockclimbing) 5 day camp (rockclimbing) Facilitating Learning and Development in Outdoor Environments 4 single day experiences 4 day expedition 7 days placement with industry partner or educational institution Indigenous Studies: An Introduction 3 cultural site visits Caring as Country: Indigenous Environmental Management 1 cultural site visit Placement topic Minimum 100 hour placement with industry partner or educational institution including the completion of a placement project |
Field Days IBHT and LHSE 70+ Days IBOE Additional 20 + days Plus: laboratory practicals, self-reliant. Both IBHT, IBOE and LHSE Option for extension programs in Tasmania or New Zealand, exchange OE in Norway for one semester.
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A requirement for the course is to have several activity and industry qualifications and the practical component is very high.
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If a student wishes to become a teacher, what additional courses/degrees/diplomas need to be completed to apply for teacher registration?
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Master of teaching, Flinders will have the option to allow you to study curriculum specialisation for PE and OE to allow you to register to teach OE to year 12.
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IBHT UniSA have option to study curriculum specialisation to year 12 HPE and OE, Junior Science. IBOE Specialisation to teach Science to year 12, particularly Biology and Environmental Science. OE to year 12 planned as graduates complete. Both degrees have options for MTeach Primary |
Would need to follow a study pathway at an appropriate Uni |
How does this course differ from what is on offer at other tertiary institutions? Are there other degrees at your institution that I should consider if I am interested in the outdoors? |
Bachelor of Science (Environmental Science)
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Bachelor of Environmental Science Bachelor of Business (Sport and Recreation) and Bachelor of Psychology) can include minor / sub-major in outdoor leadership
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What are the units/topics studied in this course?
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I believe answered in question 5, for further information on the whole degree https://www.flinders.edu.au/study/courses/bachelor-sport-health-physical-activity-outdoor-education
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Details can be found at https://unisa.edu.au/ Summary: IBHT Physical Activity and Health, Group Dynamics, Movement, Human Biology, Exercise Science, Fitness, Nutrition, Biomechanics, Motor Control, Sociology.
IBOE Biodiversity, Geology, Human-Nature, Sustainability, Environmental Management, Outdoor Leadership, Leadership, Aboriginal studies
LHSE Education practice, teaching and inquiry, pedagogy and curriculum, creating positive learning environments, education research |
Core: Manage work health and safety Operate communications systems and equipment Plan outdoor activity sessions Develop outdoor recreation programs Identify hazards, assess and control risks for outdoor recreation activities Interpret weather and environmental conditions for outdoor recreation activities Plan for minimal environmental impact Manage risk for outdoor programs Facilitate groups Coordinate client service activities Coordinate emergency responses Coordinate work teams or groups Manage legal compliance in sport and recreation
Specialisation:
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