Overview
This non-award unit will develop a students understanding of how outdoor pursuits can be used for both educational and recreational purposes and develop their teaching skills or understanding in a number of pursuit areas. Students will also develop their competencies in the development of programs for a range of client groups and study the role of teacher/instructors in a range of teaching and learning environments. Consideration will also be given to the study of safety aspects and the management and conservation of natural resources.
Details
Pre-requisites or Co-requisites
There are no requisites for this unit.
Important note: Students enrolled in a subsequent unit who failed their pre-requisite unit, should drop the subsequent unit before the census date or within 10 working days of Fail grade notification. Students who do not drop the unit in this timeframe cannot later drop the unit without academic and financial liability. See details in the Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework).
Offerings For Term 1 - 2023
Attendance Requirements
All on-campus students are expected to attend scheduled classes – in some units, these classes are identified as a mandatory (pass/fail) component and attendance is compulsory. International students, on a student visa, must maintain a full time study load and meet both attendance and academic progress requirements in each study period (satisfactory attendance for International students is defined as maintaining at least an 80% attendance record).
Recommended Student Time Commitment
Each 6-credit Undergraduate unit at CQUniversity requires an overall time commitment of an average of 12.5 hours of study per week, making a total of 150 hours for the unit.
Class Timetable
Assessment Overview
Assessment Grading
This is a graded unit: your overall grade will be calculated from the marks or grades for each assessment task, based on the relative weightings shown in the table above. You must obtain an overall mark for the unit of at least 50%, or an overall grade of ‘pass’ in order to pass the unit. If any ‘pass/fail’ tasks are shown in the table above they must also be completed successfully (‘pass’ grade). You must also meet any minimum mark requirements specified for a particular assessment task, as detailed in the ‘assessment task’ section (note that in some instances, the minimum mark for a task may be greater than 50%). Consult the University’s Grades and Results Policy for more details of interim results and final grades.
All University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
You may wish to view these policies:
- Grades and Results Policy
- Assessment Policy and Procedure (Higher Education Coursework)
- Review of Grade Procedure
- Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – Domestic Students
- Monitoring Academic Progress (MAP) Policy and Procedure – International Students
- Student Refund and Credit Balance Policy and Procedure
- Student Feedback – Compliments and Complaints Policy and Procedure
- Information and Communications Technology Acceptable Use Policy and Procedure
This list is not an exhaustive list of all University policies. The full list of University policies are available on the CQUniversity Policy site.
Feedback, Recommendations and Responses
Every unit is reviewed for enhancement each year. At the most recent review, the following staff and student feedback items were identified and recommendations were made.
Feedback from 'Have Your Say' course evaluation
Students indicate that the variety of practical activities provides a good balance throughout the term.
Maintain the existing provision of activities which are spread over the 12 weeks of the term.
- Examine the nature of outdoor pursuits and challenge education.
- Examine the recreational potential of aquatic environments.
- Develop their personal skills in a wide range of aquatic activities.
- Develop their teaching competence in a number of aquatic recreational activities.
- Develop sensitivity for natural aquatic environments and appreciation of the need to carefully use, manage and conserve this environment.
- Develop an understanding of first aid appropriate to a range of possible accident scenarios.
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Learning Outcomes
Assessment Tasks | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||
3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||
4 - Practical Assessment - 20% |
Alignment of Graduate Attributes to Learning Outcomes
Graduate Attributes | Learning Outcomes | |||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | |
1 - Communication | ||||||
2 - Problem Solving | ||||||
3 - Critical Thinking | ||||||
4 - Information Literacy | ||||||
5 - Team Work | ||||||
6 - Information Technology Competence | ||||||
7 - Cross Cultural Competence | ||||||
8 - Ethical practice | ||||||
9 - Social Innovation | ||||||
10 - Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Cultures |
Alignment of Assessment Tasks to Graduate Attributes
Assessment Tasks | Graduate Attributes | |||||||||
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1 | 2 | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 10 | |
1 - Written Assessment - 40% | ||||||||||
2 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
3 - Practical Assessment - 20% | ||||||||||
4 - Practical Assessment - 20% |
Textbooks
There are no required textbooks.
IT Resources
- CQUniversity Student Email
- Internet
- Unit Website (Moodle)
All submissions for this unit must use the referencing style: Harvard (author-date)
For further information, see the Assessment Tasks.
d.lapere@cqu.edu.au
Module/Topic
Course Organization
Chapter
Not applicable
Events and Submissions/Topic
Meet in Building 81 Room 1.17 at 10 am.
Module/Topic
Reading Program - commence a self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules commence with the precise schedule of activities determined by prevailing weather conditions. Students will be provided with a tentative schedule in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Chapter
Topic 1 of Reading Program should be commenced.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Nil
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances.
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task. It is highly recommended that you have completed Topic 1 & 2 at this time
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task. It is recommended that Topics 1, 2, 3, & 4 be completed by this time.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Reading Program - continue the self-directed reading program which is accessed via course moodle site.
Practical modules continue as outlined in the tentative schedule provided in Week 1. Students will receive ample notification if changes to the tentative schedule are required due to weather or other unforeseen circumstances
Chapter
Continue self paced Reading Program task. All topics should be completed by this time.
Events and Submissions/Topic
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
Submit 'Online Reading Program' via course moodle site.
Self-paced, online Reading Program Due: Review/Exam Week Friday (9 June 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Module/Topic
Chapter
Events and Submissions/Topic
1 Written Assessment
Students are to read the documents (readings) that have been provided on the course moodle site. For each document there are several questions that need to be answered. This is a 'self-paced' task that requires students to complete all 7 topics and submit online as one 'Word' document.
Review/Exam Week Friday (9 June 2023) 11:45 pm AEST
Return of assessment task will be online through the course moodle site.
Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
MAJOR FOCUS. Accuracy of responses. |
Responses contain information that is accurate. No misconceptions evident. | Responses contain information that is generally accurate. Very minor misconceptions evident. | Responses contain information that is generally accurate. Minor misconceptions evident. | Responses contain information that is generally accurate. Some significant misconceptions evident. | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
MAJOR FOCUS. Responses contain enough detail to successfully complete each task. |
Responses display an exceptional level of detail in successfully completing each task. | Responses display a very high level of detail in successfully completing each task | Responses display an above average level of detail in successfully completing each task. | Responses display an adequate level of detail; however additional information would have enabled a more complete answer. | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
MAJOR FOCUS. Demonstration of appropriate grammar, spelling and writing conventions. |
undefinedResponses are well structured showing excellent control over the conventions of writing. Manipulates language in a sophisticated way.No spelling errors evident. |
Responses are well structured showing very good control over the conventions of writing. Manipulates language skilfully. |
Responses are well structured showing good control over the conventions of writing. Manipulates language successfully. |
undefinedSound control over the conventions of writing.Uses language in a satisfactory way. | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
MINOR FOCUS. Responses are organised and professionally presented. |
Responses are very well organised and professionally presented. | Responses are well organised and professionally presented. | Responses are quite well organised and neatly presented. | Responses are organised but could be more professionally presented. | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
- Examine the nature of outdoor pursuits and challenge education.
- Develop their teaching competence in a number of aquatic recreational activities.
- Develop an understanding of first aid appropriate to a range of possible accident scenarios.
- Communication
- Information Literacy
- Information Technology Competence
2 Practical Assessment
Students will engage in a range of preparatory canoeing activities in preparation for a day-long expedition to Waterpark Creek.
Assessment of canoeing skills will be 'on-going' throughout all of the practical sessions. However, the day long expedition will provide students the opportunity to demonstrate 'HD' levels of performance. The exact timing of canoeing experience/s will be dependent upon prevailing weather conditions.
Criteria | High Distinction | Distinction | Credit | Pass | Fail |
Major Foci Active Engagement |
Performs all designated skills as required by the task context with automaticity and control. Designated skills:
|
Performs all ‘HD’ designated skills with control although may lack automaticity. | Fully engages in activities to a high standard. |
Engages adequately in canoeing activities and competently performs ‘basic strokes’ of:
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Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
Observance of Health and Safety requirements | All H&S guidelines observed thoroughly and conscientiously | All H&S guidelines observed thoroughly | H&S guidelines observed consistently | H&S guidelines observed adequately | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
Minor Focus Assists and supports the efforts of others. | Extremely supportive and voluntarily assists the efforts of others. | Very supportive and assists colleagues as required | Supportive and offers assistance if requested. | Offers support and assistance under direction | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
No submission method provided.
- Examine the recreational potential of aquatic environments.
- Develop their personal skills in a wide range of aquatic activities.
- Develop sensitivity for natural aquatic environments and appreciation of the need to carefully use, manage and conserve this environment.
- Communication
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
3 Practical Assessment
Students to engage in a practical program that will develop understanding of sailing concepts and develop skills in managing a sailing craft.
Engagement in the practical sailing program will be throughout the semester. The exact timing of sailing experience/s will be dependent upon prevailing weather conditions.
Active engagement in all sailing activities
Observance of all health and safety requirements
Peer assistance and support
No submission method provided.
- Examine the recreational potential of aquatic environments.
- Develop their personal skills in a wide range of aquatic activities.
- Develop sensitivity for natural aquatic environments and appreciation of the need to carefully use, manage and conserve this environment.
- Communication
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
4 Practical Assessment
Students will be provided multiple opportunities to develop theoretical understandings and practical skills in Surfing.
Student performance within the Surfing module will be 'on-going' and based upon observation of student performance as outlined within the Assessment Criteria. The exact timing of surfing experience/s will be dependent upon prevailing weather conditions.
Major Foci Active Engagement | Persists and engages fully in all practical sessions. Demonstrates confidence in the surfing environment and can ‘read waves’ to position themself in order to catch waves successfully. No assistance is required to surf waves. | Persists and engages fully in all practical sessions. Demonstrates confidence in the surfing environment and can ‘read waves’ to position themself in order to catch waves. Some ‘push on’ assistance required to catch waves may be needed occasionally. | Fully engages in activities to a high standard. Some assistance to either ‘read waves’ or to catch waves may be required. | Persists and engages fully in all practical sessions. Assistance required by coach to read waves and to successfully catch waves. | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
Observance of Health and Safety requirements | All H&S guidelines observed thoroughly and conscientiously | All H&S guidelines observed thoroughly | H&S guidelines observed consistently | H&S guidelines observed adequately | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
Minor Focus Assists and supports the efforts of others. | Extremely supportive and voluntarily assists the efforts of others. | Very supportive and assists colleagues as required | Supportive and offers assistance if requested. | Offers support and assistance under direction | Does not satisfy Pass standard. |
No submission method provided.
- Examine the recreational potential of aquatic environments.
- Develop their personal skills in a wide range of aquatic activities.
- Develop sensitivity for natural aquatic environments and appreciation of the need to carefully use, manage and conserve this environment.
- Communication
- Team Work
- Cross Cultural Competence
As a CQUniversity student you are expected to act honestly in all aspects of your academic work.
Any assessable work undertaken or submitted for review or assessment must be your own work. Assessable work is any type of work you do to meet the assessment requirements in the unit, including draft work submitted for review and feedback and final work to be assessed.
When you use the ideas, words or data of others in your assessment, you must thoroughly and clearly acknowledge the source of this information by using the correct referencing style for your unit. Using others’ work without proper acknowledgement may be considered a form of intellectual dishonesty.
Participating honestly, respectfully, responsibly, and fairly in your university study ensures the CQUniversity qualification you earn will be valued as a true indication of your individual academic achievement and will continue to receive the respect and recognition it deserves.
As a student, you are responsible for reading and following CQUniversity’s policies, including the Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure. This policy sets out CQUniversity’s expectations of you to act with integrity, examples of academic integrity breaches to avoid, the processes used to address alleged breaches of academic integrity, and potential penalties.
What is a breach of academic integrity?
A breach of academic integrity includes but is not limited to plagiarism, self-plagiarism, collusion, cheating, contract cheating, and academic misconduct. The Student Academic Integrity Policy and Procedure defines what these terms mean and gives examples.
Why is academic integrity important?
A breach of academic integrity may result in one or more penalties, including suspension or even expulsion from the University. It can also have negative implications for student visas and future enrolment at CQUniversity or elsewhere. Students who engage in contract cheating also risk being blackmailed by contract cheating services.
Where can I get assistance?
For academic advice and guidance, the Academic Learning Centre (ALC) can support you in becoming confident in completing assessments with integrity and of high standard.