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Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning

Course Structure

To fulfill the requirements for the full time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 30 modules. The course structure follows RP’s typical diploma architecture of a foundational year followed by a second year of core discipline modules. The programme is completed with a third year for specialisation. The course structure of the diploma is given in the following table:

Table 2: Course Structure for the DOAL

1) Core-General

G101

Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving I
G102 Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving II
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
G104 Contemporary Issues in Culture and Aesthetics
G105 Enterprise Skills I
G106 Enterprise Skills II
A101 Basic Science I
A102 Basic Science II
A111 Computing and Mathematical Methods I
A112 Computing and Mathematical Methods II

2) Core-Specialization
Eight (8) specialization module units

S232 Experiential Land-based Adventure Education
S233 Experiential Water-based Adventure Education
S234 Adventure Education
S235 Environmental Education
S331 Challenge Course Management
S332 Expedition Principles, Practices and Management
S333 Outdoor Leadership
S334 Professional Practices in Outdoor and Adventure Learning

3) Core-Discipline
Three (3) compulsory module units

S201 Health and Wellness
S202 Inclusive Physical Activity
S203 Sociology of Sports and Leisure

4) Other Modules (5)
3 Core-Electives (to choose from any modules offered by the School)

2 Freely Chosen Modules (to choose from any modules offered by RP Schools and Centres)

5) Industry Orientation Programme

G901 Creative Engagement
G902 Professional Profiling
G301 Project I
G302 Project II
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