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HUMA216 Australian Outdoor Recreation

10 cp
Prerequisites Australian Studies major/minor: 10 cp from 100-level units in Australian Studies Leisure Studies minor: 10 cp from 100-level units in Leisure Studies
Teaching Organisation Lectures, practical workshops, group discussions and wilderness experience.

With the increasing complexity of contemporary society, problems such as stress, alienation and lack of autonomy are becoming more prominent issues of health and lifestyle. Traditionally, primary use of the outdoor environment was for recreational purposes with services and facilities orientated towards this end. Current political and commercial interests generally still maintain this view. However, there is growing interest and attention being given to the use of outdoor environments for other purposes, such as personal development, stress management, leadership training, and issues of health and lifestyle. This unit addresses these concepts and issues by investigating the nature and significance of the outdoor environment for recreation, education and general health concerns.

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