Study the Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Outdoor Education)

Study Sport, Health and Physical Education (Outdoor Education) at Flinders

Make the outdoors your classroom.

Responding to the increasing demand for outdoor education practitioners, this degree provides you with an understanding of the significance of outdoor recreation, sport and physical activity within the context of a healthy lifestyle. The Outdoor Education study option provides you a range of skills and knowledge to work competently and confidently in a range of roles in the expanding field of Outdoor Education and Recreation. Learning is enhanced with foundational studies in sport, health and physical activity in the degree.

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Prerequisites

None

Assumed knowledge

None

2023 selection rank

65.00

Guaranteed selection rank

80.00

TAFElink

Certificate IV or above

Adjustment factors available

Yes

SATAC code

224111

Delivery mode

In person:

– Bedford Park

Online: No

Duration

3 years full-time
(or part-time equivalent)
Deferrable: Yes

Annual indicative fee

2023: $13,077

How are these fees calculated?

Start dates

– March
– July

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Why study Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Outdoor Education) at Flinders

Become an effective professional in outdoor education, sport and physical activity
Engage with a range of outdoor environments and activities
Learn to facilitate activities such as bushwalking, rock climbing, kayaking, mountain biking and a range of other outdoor pursuits
Introduces you to the diversity across fields of outdoor education and recreation, sport and physical activity
Develop contacts and networks with local and national outdoor providers sporting clubs, associations, and health and tourism marketing organisations
Access a pathway to a Masters of Teaching with a focus on Outdoor Education and Physical Education

Your career

The Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Outdoor Education) will prepare graduates for a career in the sport development, sport coaching, leisure, health, outdoor education and recreation, sport and event management industries, and provide a pathway to further studies in physical education teaching through the Master of Teaching courses.

Potential occupations include:

association and clubs development officer
outdoor leader or educator
umpiring coordinator
council sport and recreation officer
sport coach
sport development officer.

Potential fields of employment include:

tourism
PE and OE teaching
government (advisory and operations roles)
outdoor recreation (operator and activity facilitator roles)
corporate activity facilitation (team building)
school camps
adventure park (operators and facilitators).

Professional accreditation/recognition

You will have the opportunity to obtain

day bushwalking leadership
overnight bushwalking leadership
rockclimbing guiding and instructing
kayak guiding and instructing
mountain bike guiding
accreditation awarded will be dependant on experiences selected and outcome of participation and assessment, including those with external bodies

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Outdoor education opportunities while you study

Five outdoor Leadership topics, including one placement based work integrated learning experience that include ability to accredit with Paddle Australia, Bushwalking Leadership and South Australian Rockclimbing Education Association.

40+ days learning practically in the field, plus 4 cultural site visits, plus 150+ hours with placement partners working as an outdoor professional.

Eligible for a range of post graduate studies including a Masters of Teaching with a specialisation in Outdoor Education, Physical Education or Health.

What you will study

First year

A typical first year might include:

an introduction to sport and physical activity, and sport in society
an introduction to international tourism management and topics in marketing principles, event design and practice, and interpretive tour guiding
studies in academic and professional communication; sociocultural constructions of movement in physical education; and nutrition, physical activity and health.

Second year

A typical second year might include:

studies in outdoor adventures, an introduction to Aboriginal studies, the psychology of sport participation and performance, health promotion for health professionals, exercise physiology, and health project management
option topics in areas of business, tourism, nutrition and disability.

Third year

A typical third year might include:

an industry placement field project
study in education in outdoor environments, introduction to outdoor activity leadership, facilitating learning and development in the outdoors, applied exercise science, nutrition for sports performance, skill acquisition and biomechanics, sport coaching, and management and administration
option topics in areas of Indigenous environmental management; business, tourism, nutrition and disability.

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Practical experience

The degree provides you with practical experience that prepares you for the workforce.

Learn to facilitate activities such as bushwalking, rock climbing and a range of other outdoor pursuits
Complete an industry placement/project in final year.

What you will need

Students must obtain a National DCSI Screening, a Responding to Abuse and Neglect Certificate and Play by the Rules Certificate (free online course) in order to participate in placements.

Study abroad

There are opportunities to take your studies overseas with a student exchange program.

ATAR and Student Profile Information

ATAR and Selection Rank profile

The table below shows ATAR and Selection Rank data for students offered a place wholly or partly on the basis of ATAR commencing in Semester 1, 2024. It is limited to applicants that have recently completed secondary education (within the last two years). Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – less than 5 ATAR based offers made
N/A – This course uses additional selection criteria and therefore Selection Rank is not published

ATAR-based offers only across all offer rounds	ATAR - Excluding adjustment factors	Selection Rank - ATAR plus any adjustment factors
Highest rank to receive an offer	97.25	99.50
Median rank to receive an offer	75.08	77.80
Lowest rank to receive an offer	59.40	66.00

Student Profile

The table below gives an indication of the likely peer cohort for new students in this course. It provides data on students who commenced study in this course in Semester 1, 2024 including those admitted through all offer rounds and international students studying in Australia. Applicant background groupings are based on educational background, not basis of admission. Data may reflect multiple courses available within a suite of courses.

Notes:
<5 – the number of students is less than 5
N/P – Not published: the number is hidden to prevent calculation of numbers in cells with less than 5 students

Applicant background (Semester 1, 2023)	Number of students	Percentage of all students
Higher education study (includes a bridging or enabling course)	7	17%
Vocational education and training (VET) study	<5	<5
Work and life experience	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted solely on the basis of ATAR (regardless of whether this includes the consideration of adjustment factors such as equity or subject bonus points)	15	36%
Recent secondary education - Admitted where both ATAR and additional criteria were considered (e.g. portfolio, audition, extra test)	<5	<5
Recent secondary education - Admitted on the basis of other criteria only and ATAR was not a factor (e.g. special consideration pathways)	11	26%
International Students	<5	7%
All students	42	100%

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How to apply

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Admission pathways

Applicants can apply for this course using Year 12 qualifications, previous higher education study, TAFE/VET qualifications, or through adult entry (STAT/Foundation Studies/tertiary preparation course).

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Choosing your preferences

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English language pathways

If you don’t meet our English language entry requirements and need to improve your English language proficiency, you can do so through Flinders University Academy – or our approved English Language Instruction Course for Overseas Students (ELICOS) providers.

This means that you can attend the required English language tuition at approved ELICOS providers and gain direct entry into university without an IELTS or TOEFL test.

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If you don’t meet our academic entry requirements, you can still gain entry to Flinders University through Flinders University Academy. With a range of diplomas, foundation and English language courses, students can find a direct pathway into the destination degree of their choice.

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Bachelor of Sport, Health and Physical Activity (Outdoor Education)

Study Sport, Health and Physical Education (Outdoor Education) at Flinders

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