Adventure Activities Learning to Lead
Description
This modules aims to develop learners technical skills in a minimum of two adventure sports. Learners will develop knowledge and understanding of the principles and practices of outdoor recreation, including the organisation involved in running programmes of adventure activities. Learners will also be encouraged to integrate learning from core modules on the BA in Outdoor Education in order to facilitate a learning experience which provides a holistic view of Outdoor Education.
Learning Outcomes
Have developed technical, leadership and instructional skills in a selection of outdoor activities specified in the syllabus.
Demonstrate knowledge of the principles and practice of outdoor recreation, including the organisation involved in running programmes of adventure activities.
Recognise the varying roles of the instructor in terms of teaching, mentoring, safety and leadership.
Competence in establishing clear goals on improving proficiency and instructional ability in a range of adventure sports.
Be able to recognise different instructional styles and different learning styles and rates, both personally and within peer groups.
Demonstarte competence in the use of VHF radios, EPIRB, SART and Flares.