Learning Outcomes

Introduction to the Adult Learning Environment

Principles, Characteristics, and Needs of Adult Learners

Introduction to Adult Collaborative Learning Environments

Adult Collaborative Learning Roles and Practices

Problem Solving and Adult Collaborative Learning

Formative Assessment and Adult Learners

Lesson Summary

This module will teach you the qualities that make adult learners special. You will learn why and how the theory and practices are different for facilitation of non-academic adult learning programs than for academic programs. You will see that the facilitator is a skilled professional who has a clear understanding of the roles of all members.

Facilitating Adult Learning Groups - Course Assessment

In this free online course, you will learn how to facilitate an effective non-academic, adult learning program.

Facilitating Adult Learning Groups

This course introduces you to the field of andragogy - the theory and practice of education for adults - and shows you how to lead diverse adult learning groups, particularly learners from the same workplace. You will learn how to identify learners’ needs and to structure a learning environment to meet them. If you want to expand your understanding of this fascinating field, this is your chance - register now!

The Meaning of Adventure

Characteristics of Adventures

Motivation for Adventures

Safety in Adventure

Different Types of Adventure

Grading And Guidebooks

In this module, you will learn about the meaning of adventure, key elements and characteristics of adventures. You will also learn about history and motivation behind adventures, exploration, experimentation, aspects of confidence, danger under control, competence in an adventure and how to determine the dangers and risks of embarking on an adventure course.

Ways of Viewing the Environment

Recreation And Land Management

Case Study - The Australian Aborigines

Physical Education

In this module, you will learn about ways of viewing the environment from indigenous people. You will also learn about land as a commodity, conservation management, resolving conflicts, conflicts of interests in land use and look at a case study that highlights the Australian Aborigines.

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies - First Assessment

You must score 80% or more to pass this assessment.

Basic Muscle Physiology

Muscle Groups

Information On The Heart

Energy Systems

Converting Food To Energy

In this module, you will learn about basic muscle physiology, muscle architecture, interior components, motor unit, regulation for muscular force, firing pattern, muscle fibre types, types of muscle contractions, sliding filament theory, the heart, energy systems, and conversion of food to energy.

The Principles Of Training

Designing and Sustaining Your Fitness Program

Training Methods

Maximal Oxygen Uptake

Acute Responses

Chronic Training Responses

Fatigue And Recovery

In this module, you will learn about the principles of training, overload principles, the principle of specificity, reversibility principle, the principle of individual differences, training principles, training methods, benefits of training intervals, oxygen consumption, factors changed by exercise, fatigue and recovery.

The Core Components Of Fitness

The Role Of The Coach

Coaching Styles

Coaching Techniques

In this module, you will learn about the core components of fitness like muscle strength, muscle power, flexibility, agility, speed, balance, coordination and reaction time, the role of the coach, coaching styles, and coaching techniques.

Legal Ergogenic Aids

Illlegal Ergogenic Aids

Sports Psychology

Sporting Injuries

In this module, you will learn about ways of improving physical fitness and ergogenic aids, illegal ergogenic aids, sports psychology, anatomical and physiological differences affecting performance, limitations to performance, sporting injuries and prevention.

Different Groups Within Society

Intrinsic/Extrinsic Influences On Fitness

Socio-Cultural Considerations

Motivational Factors and Participation Rates

Fact Or Fiction Activity

In this module, you will learn about recreation and physical activity for different groups within society, and promoting involvement in physical activity and the positive and negative influential factors of promoting involvement in physical activity.

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies - Second Assessment

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies - Assessment

This online physical education course will help you launch a career in adventure activities, health, and fitness.

Diploma in Outdoor and Physical Education Studies

This free online Outdoor and Physical Education Studies course covers important subjects such as coaching and training, physical fitness, outdoor activities, and adventure, as well as basic physiology. Working in the great outdoors is a wonderful opportunity. With this course, you will gain a comprehensive understanding of key topics in outdoor adventure and physical education which will open the doors to a fantastic and healthy career.

Introduction to Sports Psychology

Mental Toughness

Imagery in Sports

Motivation in Sport

Goal Setting in Sport

Arousal Regulation

This module will take you through the basics of sports psychology, teaching you about mental toughness. How to use imagery for training and the aspects of ever-changing motivation in sports. Learn about the importance to success in sports using goal setting, along with regulating arousal.

Concentration

Arousal, Stress, and Anxiety

Athletic Injuries and Psychology

Exercise and Psychological Wellbeing

Sports Psychology for a Coach

Parents Involvement in Sports Psychology

Sports Psychology at Workplace

This module will teach you about the importance and various aspects of concentration in sports. You will learn about the impact of arousal, stress, and anxiety in sports and how to deal with it. You will learn about how good mental health can help with healing physical injuries. Along with sports psychology for both coaches and parents.

Sports and Exercise Psychology - Course assessment

This free online course teaches the fundamental concepts and theories in sports and Exercise psychology

Sports and Exercise Psychology

This course covers the fundamental ideas and classifications of the most common sports injuries. It includes studying how psychological elements impact sports, performance, exercise and physical activity. We explore the possibility of internal organ damage and the suitable treatment for these injuries. You will discover the importance of first aid, various sports injuries to the cartilage and what a sports therapist does to help people.

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