Learning via Sport and Outdoor Education (EDUC20070)

Undergraduate level 2Points: 12.5On Campus (Parkville)

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Overview

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This subject examines the educational relevance of sport and outdoor education. Through both practical experience and theoretical framing, the educational relevance of sport and outdoor education is investigated and analysed. This investigation and analysis will draw comparisons and contrasts between sport and outdoor education via autoethnographic methods. A philosophical perspective will be taken in regards to comprehending this investigation and analysis, informed primarily by the theories of John Dewey as they pertain to understandings of experiential education.

This subject includes experiential learning activities. Participating students will be required to pay a subject levy which covers a portion of the cost of travel and accommodation necessary to complete the requirements of the subject. Further information is available from the subject coordinator.

Intended learning outcomes

On completion of the course it is expected that students should be able to:

  • Evaluate the educational relevance of sport and outdoor education.
  • Explain a theory of experiential education as informed by the philosophy of John Dewey.
  • Conduct a basic ethnography.
  • Apply a theory of experiential education in the analysis of the educational relevance of particular educational areas.

Generic skills

On completion of this subject, students will have the knowledge, skills and understanding to enable them to:

  • Be flexible and able to adapt to change through knowing how to learn, where knowledge is closely entwined with practice;
  • Understand the significance of developing their practice on the basis of research evidence;
  • Work in teams with skills in cooperation, communication and negotiation and to teach these same skills;
  • Be independent of mind, responsible, resilient, self-regulating;
  • Have a conscious personal and social values base.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Eligibility and requirements

Prerequisites

None

Corequisites

None

Non-allowed subjects

None

Inherent requirements (core participation requirements)

The University of Melbourne is committed to providing students with reasonable adjustments to assessment and participation under the Disability Standards for Education (2005), and the Assessment and Results Policy (MPF1326). Students are expected to meet the core participation requirements for their course. These can be viewed under Entry and Participation Requirements for the course outlines in the Handbook.

Further details on how to seek academic adjustments can be found on the Student Equity and Disability Support website: http://services.unimelb.edu.au/student-equity/home

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Assessment

DescriptionTimingPercentage

2 x 600-word reports detailing field trip experience

  • 1200 words (total)
Mid semester30%

1 x completed autoethnographic document focused on the theme of experiential learning experienced through the field trips

  • 2800 words
End of the assessment period70%
Hurdle requirement: 100% attendance at two experiential learning activitiesDuring the teaching periodN/A
Hurdle requirement: Minimum of 80% attendance at all scheduled lectures, tutorials, seminars and workshops.Throughout the teaching periodN/A

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Quotas apply to this subject

Dates & times

  • Semester 1
    CoordinatorJohn Quay
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours18hrs of workshops plus fieldtrips
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period 3 March 2025 to 1 June 2025
    Last self-enrol date14 March 2025
    Census date31 March 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail 9 May 2025
    Assessment period ends27 June 2025

    Semester 1 contact information

    jquay@unimelb.edu.au

  • Semester 2
    Principal coordinatorJohn Quay
    Mode of deliveryOn Campus (Parkville)
    Contact hours18hrs of workshops plus fieldtrips
    Total time commitment170 hours
    Teaching period28 July 2025 to 26 October 2025
    Last self-enrol date 8 August 2025
    Census date 1 September 2025
    Last date to withdraw without fail26 September 2025
    Assessment period ends21 November 2025

    Semester 2 contact information

    jquay@unimelb.edu.au

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Additional delivery details

Quota: 99 Semester 1 and 2

This subject has an enrolment quota of 99 in Semester 1 and Semester 2. Selection is automated and based on the order in which students enrol. Your enrolment in this subject guarantees a space unless you withdraw. If the subject is full, spaces may become available in the future as others withdraw. The only way to check this is by attempting to enrol. Please note that there are no waiting lists for this subject. As entry into this subject is based only on the order in which students enrol, special permission will not be offered to any students.

Last updated: 9 April 2025

Further information

Last updated: 9 April 2025