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Health, Wellbeing, and Natural Environments unit (ENV201)

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Location: Hobart

Introduction

In this unit you will draw on a growing body of research evidence that reveals exposure to natural environments can provide short- and long-term impacts on individuals’ lives, particularly in relation to their physical health, emotional wellbeing, learning, and character capabilities such as empathy, creativity, and innovation. You will be supported to explore ways in which natural environments can contribute to wellbeing across different age groups, and to (re)discover how to learn in, with, and through nature. You will put this learning into practice through a program plan that provides opportunities for participants to explore, attend to, and benefit from natural environments. 

Summary

Unit name Health, Wellbeing, and Natural Environments
Unit code ENV201
Credit points 12.5
College/School Arts and Society
Faculty of Education
Discipline Education
Coordinator Doctor Marcus Morse
Available as an elective? Yes
Delivered By University of Tasmania
Level Intermediate

Availability

Location Study period Attendance options Available to
Hobart Semester 1 This unit is available through on-campus delivery Available to International Students Available to Domestic Students
  • Key:
  • This unit is available through on-campus delivery On-campus
  • This unit is available through off-campus delivery Off-Campus
  • Available to International Students International students
  • Available to Domestic Students Domestic students
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Key Dates

Study Period Start date Census date WW date End date
Semester 1 22/2/2026 16/3/2026 19/4/2026 13/6/2026

* The Final WW Date is the final date from which you can withdraw from the unit without academic penalty, however you will still incur a financial liability (refer to How do I withdraw from a unit? for more information).

Unit census dates currently displaying for 2026 are indicative and subject to change. Finalised census dates for 2026 will be available from the 1st October 2025. Note census date cutoff is 11.59pm AEST (AEDT during October to March).

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Learning Outcomes

  • Research and describe the impacts of natural environments on health and well-being.
  • Apply environmental theories to explain outcomes of health and well-being for individuals and groups.
  • Evaluate and apply key environmental concepts to outdoor program plans for health and well-being in outdoor natural environments.
  • Demonstrate academic integrity and environmental values through the sharing of ideas and reflections in writing, speaking, and teamwork.

Fee Information

Field of Education Commencing Student Contribution 1,3 Grandfathered Student Contribution 1,3 Approved Pathway Course Student Contribution 2,3 Domestic Full Fee 4
050999 $1,192.00 $1,192.00 not applicable $3,382.00
  • Available as a Commonwealth Supported Place
  • HECS-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility3
  • FEE-HELP is available on this unit, depending on your eligibility4

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2 Please refer to more information on eligibility and Approved Pathway courses.
3 Please refer to more information on eligibility for HECS-HELP.
4 Please refer to more information on eligibility for FEE-HELP.

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Requisites

Prerequisites

50 credit points of Introductory units in the Bachelor of Outdoor and Environmental Education

Teaching

Teaching Pattern

Workshop (F2F on campus) 

120 minutes 

Weekly 
Field Work Activity 3 Days Two times in the semester

Fieldwork Activity days are inclusive of all travel and break times and are equivalent to 2.5 hours of lecture content time. 

AssessmentFieldwork|Self-reflection Essay (20%)|Case study (40%)|Program Presentation (40%)
TimetableView the lecture timetable | View the full unit timetable

Textbooks

Required

Required readings will be listed in the unit outline prior to the start of classes.

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