EDF3611 - Professional practice in sport and outdoor recreation

Leader: TBA

Offered

Not offered in 2007

Synopsis

This unit provides students with a theoretical and practical orientation to community and commercial workplaces in the sport and outdoor recreation sector. A theoretical framework is established.Topics include social trends and demographics, client needs, environmental and lifestyle considerations, resources and programming, employment requirements and standards including certification, and program evaluation techniques. The framework is then in the analysis of programs and practices in sport and/or outdoor recreation industry settings. Students will be required to complete a minimum of 15 days of approved work experience and/or training within the sector.

Objectives

Upon successful completion of this unit students will be able to demonstrate through written reports a detailed knowledge of the application of professional programs in the outdoor recreation/education industry; demonstrate understanding and acquire detailed knowledge of the theoretical elements of the selected activities; demonstrate performance competency in selected activities; demonstrate the ability to safely plan and implement a program in the selected activities; demonstrate confidence and competence in the conduct of programs for novice and intermediate groups in the selected activities.

Assessment

Written assignment and presentation (1200 words equivalent): 30%
Written Report (1600 words): 40%.
Essay (1200 words): 30%
Satisfactory participation and completion of practical program.

Contact hours

2 hrs per week

Prerequisites

EDF1604