Course Code: BSE225
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 OAE purposes and discern the quality of OAE 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
- Experiential instruction
- Values and beliefs of outdoor educators
- Competencies of outdoor educators
- Sequencing OAE programmes
- Design 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.