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Diploma in Outdoor and Adventure Learning (R33)

Course Structure

To fulfil the requirements for the full-time diploma, students need to successfully complete a total of 120 modular credits (MC) or equivalent of 30 modules. Each module is worth 4 MCs. The course consists of foundation modules, discipline modules and specialisation modules. The course structure is as follows:

Table 2: Course Structure for the DOAL

1) General Modules
(28 MC)

7 compulsory modules:

G101

Cognitive Processes and Problem Solving
G103 Introduction to Communication Practice
A101 Science
A113 Mathematics
A114 Mathematics II
B102 Organisational Behaviour
B216 Marketing

2) Specialisation Modules (36 MC)

9 specialisation modules:

B101 Entrepreneurship
B218 Business Statistics
S232 Experiential Land-based Adventure Education
S233 Experiential Water-based Adventure Education
S234 Adventure Education
S235 Environmental Education
S331 Challenge Course Management
S333 Outdoor Leadership
S332 Expedition Principles, Practices and Management

3) Discipline Modules
(12 MC)

3 compulsory modules:

S201 Health and Wellness
S202 Inclusive Physical Activity
S204 Sociology of Sports, Health and Leisure

4) Elective Modules
(16 MC)

3 electives (to choose from any modules offered by the School of Sports, Health and Leisure)

1 Freely Chosen Module (to choose from any modules offered by RP Schools and Centres)

5) Industry Orientation Programme (IOP)
(28 MC)

7 modules:

G901 Creative Engagement
G301 Project
S931 Industry Immersion Programme
(5 modules)
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