Undergraduate USA-BEHL1028-2022
Connecting and Working with Nature
$2,050 $2,875
Your upfront cost: $0
Duration
10 weeks
Study method
100% Online
Available loans
- FEE-HELP
Prior study
Not required
Start dates
- 27 Jun 2022
QS RANKING 2022
20
Times Higher Education Ranking 2022
23
Subject details
By the end of this 10-week course, you’ll be able to:
1. Describe theoretical perspectives and empirical evidence regarding the benefits of nature for human health, development and wellbeing.
2. Relate theories and practice regarding human nature interactions to one's own experience and develop strategies for implementing nature connection to support personal wellbeing.
3. Apply relevant theoretical perspectives and research evidence to design a proposed nature connection experience aligned to your discipline/profession that is ethical, safe, legal, and culturally appropriate.
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- What do we mean by ‘nature’ and why are our relationships with the natural world important for human and planetary health?
- Nature contact, nature connection, and connection to country
- Physical health benefits of nature and green prescriptions
- The Five Senses and Nature
- Psychological Benefits of Nature and Green Social Work
- Nature and Childhood
- Nature Pedagogy
- Rethinking risk
- Is all nature equal and how much do we need?
- Connecting and Caring for the Natural World
No eligibility requirements
Additional requirements
No additional requirements
This course explores some of the science and research that considers the role of our relationships with the natural world in supporting human health, wellbeing, and flourishing. You’ll put these ancient pearls of wisdom and scientific findings into practice by building personal nature connection habits. Science tells us these types of nature connection habits can support you to live a healthier, happier, and more fulfilling life.
Each week the course will be structured into four broad themes: Theories and Scientific Evidence, Professional Applications, Personal Nature Connection Exercises, and Reflections and Sharing.
UniSA Online’s 10-week short courses give you the flexibility to upskill in a certain area, stay current with developments in your field, diversify your knowledge, or even explore a new direction in your career – without having to commit to the time and cost of a full university degree.
Delivered 100% online, you’ll be able to study where and when it suits you. Access online academic and student support seven days a week, fit study around work and life commitments, view learning resources 24/7, and log in to the interactive online environment anywhere, any time and on any device.
This is a course from UniSA Online’s Bachelor of Psychology.
Should your course have an exam it will be scheduled for Australian Central Standard Time or Australian Central Daylight Time, depending on the time of the year.
Current study term: 26 Jun 22 to 02 Sep 22
Textbooks are not required.