Course

Alternative Environment Physical Education

Faculty
Science & Technology
Department
Sport Science
Course Code
SPSC 5396
Credits
3.00
Semester Length
2 weeks
Max Class Size
25
Method(s) Of Instruction
Lab
Seminar
Field Experience
Typically Offered
To be determined

Overview

Course Description
In this practical course, students participate in, plan, and implement a variety of alternative environment land and aquatic activities appropriate to elementary and secondary-aged students. Content areas include: risk management, organization, experiential education and environmental impact.
Course Content

1.     Outdoor and alternative environment settings

    1.1.   aquatic settings

    1.2.   land-based settings

            1.2.1.  natural

            1.2.2.  park

            1.2.3.  urban

    1.3.   seasonal considerations

    1.4.   school-based alternatives

            1.4.1.  indoor

            1.4.2.  outdoor

2.     Risk management

    2.1.   risk management process

    2.2.   standard of care

    2.3.   supervision – quality/quantity

    2.4.   risk transfer

3.     Lesson and unit planning for outdoor and alternative environment settings

    3.1.   safety considerations

    3.2.   transportation planning

    3.3.   learning outcomes

    3.4.   equipment needs

    3.5.   budgeting

    3.6.   assessment and evaluation strategies

4.     Practical topic selection will depend on instructor experience, student experience, and availability of resources. The following is a partial list of possible alternative environment activities wherein students will participate as teachers and students with the aim of implementing the knowledge and skills of effective outdoor education in a safe and exciting context.

    4.1.   Land-based

            4.1.1.  hiking

            4.1.2.  backpacking

            4.1.3.  rock climbing

            4.1.4.  camping

            4.1.5.  orienteering

            4.1.6.  skateboarding

            4.1.7.  rollerblading

            4.1.8.  cycling

            4.1.9.  snowshoeing

            4.1.10.    skiing

            4.1.11.    horseback riding

            4.1.12.    archery

     4.2.   Water-based

            4.2.1.  canoeing

            4.2.2.  rowing

            4.2.3.  kayaking

            4.2.4.  sailing

            4.2.5.  windsurfing

            4.2.6.  paddle boarding

    4.3.   Aquatic

            4.3.1.  survival techniques

            4.3.2.  snorkeling

            4.3.3.  water games

            4.3.4.  diving

            4.3.5.  underwater games

Learning Activities

Peer-led

Field-trips

Problem-based

Inquiry-based

Experiential learning

Means of Assessment

Evaluation will be carried out in accordance with Douglas College policy. The instructor will present a written course outline with specific evaluation criteria at the beginning of the semester. Evaluation may include the following:

Practice teaching – mini lesson(s) 10-30%
Outdoor activity proposal 20-40%
Risk management assessment 15-25%
Preparation and participation 10-20%
Total 100%
Learning Outcomes

Upon completion of this course students will be able to:

  1. Identify risk management and safety considerations while planning an outdoor activity,
  2. Align outdoor activity learning outcomes with BC Ministry of Education curricular competencies,
  3. Identify outdoor activity equipment needs for a planned activity,
  4. Match student motor-ability and the level of physical challenge for a planned activity,
  5. Match student fitness levels and the level of physical challenge for a planned activity,
  6. Plan for assessment and evaluation of an alternative environment activity,
  7. Identify possibilities for intergrating curricula (examples: math, science, arts, health, nutrition, etc.),
  8. Design an activity that integrates experiential learning theory and pedagogy,
  9. Demonstrate satisfactory supervisory skills during outdoor and alternative environment activities, and
  10. Identify a number of relevant outdoor and alternative environment locations and community resources.
Textbook Materials

Consult the Douglas College Bookstore for the latest required textbooks and materials. 

Requisites

Prerequisites

Enrolment in the Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education.

Corequisites

No corequisite courses.

Equivalencies

No equivalent courses.

Course Guidelines

Course Guidelines for previous years are viewable by selecting the version desired. If you took this course and do not see a listing for the starting semester / year of the course, consider the previous version as the applicable version.

Course Transfers

These are for current course guidelines only. For a full list of archived courses please see https://www.bctransferguide.ca

Institution Transfer Details for SPSC 5396
There are no applicable transfer credits for this course.

Course Offerings

Summer 2024

CRN
Days
Dates
Start Date
End Date
Instructor
Status
CRN
22265
Tue Wed Thu Fri Mon
Start Date
-
End Date
Start Date
End Date
Instructor Last Name
Sturrock
Instructor First Name
Gord
Course Status
Open
Section Notes

SPSC 5396 001 is restricted to Graduate Diploma in Physical and Health Education students. There is a $105 course fee due at the time of registration to cover course activities and field trips.

Max
Enrolled
Remaining
Waitlist
Max Seats Count
27
Actual Seats Count
8
19
Actual Wait Count
0
Days
Building
Room
Time
Tue Wed Thu
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S1717
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
16:05
Fri
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S1717
Start Time
8:30
-
End Time
15:20
Mon
Building
New Westminster - South Bldg.
Room
S1717
Start Time
11:30
-
End Time
16:05