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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the issues, concepts and management strategies for adventure recreation programmes. Particular emphasis is given to adventure recreation activities undertaken on a "minimal impact" basis within the natural environment. Students in this unit undertake and evaluate a 3 day/2 night, on-road or off-road cycling tour that has a theme and adventurous purpose.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The mode of delivery for this unit is through weekly on-campus seminars, guest speakers, group interaction exercises and experiential workshops. The unit includes an extended overnight unsupervised outdoor adventure expedition. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is based on in-class lectures focussing on risk management in the outdooors, leadership and organisational planning. Team oriented activities are facilitated to enhance the skills of working effectively with others (specifically team working, communications, task collaboration and and problem solving), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. Students are required to complete individual and group assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards. Importantly, facilitation and presentation skills are enhanced by the requirement to undertake group presentations on the experiences, problem solving capacity and team work required for the overnight expedition.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group Theme Tour Major Assignment | 45% |
| Essay | Individual conceptual essay | 30% |
| Assignment | Individual critique | 15% |
| Participation | Individual seminar participation | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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This unit information may be updated and amended immediately prior to semester. To ensure you have the correct outline, please check it again at the beginning of semester.
This unit examines the issues, concepts and management strategies for adventure recreation programmes. Particular emphasis is given to adventure recreation activities undertaken on a "minimal impact" basis within the natural environment. Students in this unit undertake and evaluate a 3 day/2 night, on-road or off-road cycling tour that has a theme and adventurous purpose.
On completion of this unit students should be able to:
The mode of delivery for this unit is through weekly on-campus seminars, guest speakers, group interaction exercises and experiential workshops. The unit includes an extended overnight unsupervised outdoor adventure expedition. The teaching and learning approach in this unit is based on in-class lectures focussing on risk management in the outdooors, leadership and organisational planning. Team oriented activities are facilitated to enhance the skills of working effectively with others (specifically team working, communications, task collaboration and and problem solving), communicating effectively, critical appraisal and the ability to generate ideas are emphasised. Students are required to complete individual and group assessment items which are assessed for quality academic and professional standards. Importantly, facilitation and presentation skills are enhanced by the requirement to undertake group presentations on the experiences, problem solving capacity and team work required for the overnight expedition.
GS1 GRADING SCHEMA 1 Used for standard coursework units
Students please note: The marks and grades received by students on assessments may be subject to further moderation. All marks and grades are to be considered provisional until endorsed by the relevant Board of Examiners.
| Type | Description | Value |
|---|---|---|
| Assignment | Group Theme Tour Major Assignment | 45% |
| Essay | Individual conceptual essay | 30% |
| Assignment | Individual critique | 15% |
| Participation | Individual seminar participation | 10% |
For the purposes of considering a request for Reasonable Adjustments under the Disability Standards for Education (Commonwealth 2005), inherent requirements for this subject are articulated in the Unit Description, Learning Outcomes and Assessment Requirements of this entry. The University is dedicated to provide support to those with special requirements. Further details on the support for students with disabilities or medical conditions can be found at the Access and Inclusion website.
Edith Cowan University has firm rules governing academic misconduct and there are substantial penalties that can be applied to students who are found in breach of these rules. Academic misconduct includes, but is not limited to:
Additionally, any material submitted for assessment purposes must be work that has not been submitted previously, by any person, for any other unit at ECU or elsewhere.
The ECU rules and policies governing all academic activities, including misconduct, can be accessed through the ECU website.
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