An Introduction to Land- and Water-Based Adventure Education

Singapore University of Social Sciences

An Introduction to Land- and Water-Based Adventure Education (BSE225)

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Language: English

Duration: 6 months

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Area of Interest: Adult Learning

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School/Department: S R Nathan School of Human Development

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Synopsis

BSE225 An Introduction to Land- and Water-Based Adventure Education introduces the theories, constructs and practices of outdoor adventure education (OAE). Topics include outcomes of OAE, themes of adventure, components of OAE programmes, and experiential instruction. The emphasis is on students applying skills and knowledge to develop land-based and water-based activities for adventure education purposes and discern the quality of adventure education programmes.

Level: 2
Credit Units: 5
Presentation Pattern: EVERY JULY

Topics

Semantics of adventure education
Themes of adventure
Outcomes of adventure education
Components of OAE programmes
OAE programmes in Singapore
Experiential instruction
Values and beliefs of outdoor educators
Sequencing OAE programmes
Designing OAE programmes
Lesson planning
Land-based OAE activities: hiking and backpacking, camping, and sport climbing
Water-based OAE activities: improvised rafting and kayaking

Learning Outcome

Distinguish outdoor adventure education (OAE) from outdoor education and experiential education.
Express goals, responsibilities, values, and competencies of outdoor educators.
Indicate outcomes and components of programmes of OAE programmes.
Appraise OAE programmes set in Singapore.
Plan a multi-day OAE programme.
Design a lesson plan based on an adventure-based activity.