Program Overview

Program Overview

The REC210 Outdoor Recreation Field Skills 3 subject is designed to develop the knowledge and skills required to lead and manage groups of people in outdoor recreation activities. Effective leadership and communication skills are developed in real-life settings, with a focus on minimising the impact of outdoor recreation activities on the natural environment.

Subject Information

Grading System

The grading system for this subject is SY/US.

Duration

The subject is one session in duration.

School

The subject is offered by the School of Environmental Sciences.

Enrolment Restrictions

This subject is only available to students enrolled in the course Bachelor of Applied Science (Outdoor Recreation and Ecotourism).

Prerequisites

The prerequisite for this subject is REC111.

Learning Outcomes

Upon successful completion of this subject, students should be able to:

• lead groups in short-duration outdoor recreation activities
• contribute leadership in advanced level, long-duration outdoor recreation activities
• minimise the effects on the environment of outdoor recreation activities
• give clear instruction whilst leading groups
• manage first aid response in remote and/or isolated areas

Syllabus

This subject will cover the following topics:

• Development of outdoor recreation field skills
• Leadership and facilitation
• Group dynamics, conflict resolution and effective communication
• Environmental impact of outdoor recreation
• First aid and emergency response

Availability

The subject is available in Session 1 at the Albury-Wodonga Campus and Port Macquarie Campus. Continuing students should consult the SAL for current offering details.