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This module gives students the opportunity to explore the concept, rationale and application of adventurous activities. A residential, practical week, coupled with on-site lectures and discussions encourages students to consider the practical, social and psychological elements of adventurous activities and their impact on lifelong learning for young people.

This module is recommended for students wishing to pursue a career in teaching. It will allow them to build on their knowledge, skills and understanding of OAA in the National Curriculum and informal education settings. This module will also develop knowledge of health and safety aspects associated with the teaching of outdoor and adventurous activities.

This module is Category A under the University's Active Engagement in Learning Scheme. This means that absence from specified sessions will result in loss of marks (5% from the final module mark for each occasion of non-attendance).

*This module will involve a residential at additional cost to the student.

This module will focus on the concepts of risk, responsibility, courage, social interaction, problem solving and leadership competencies developed within OAA. It is designed to provide opportunities to deliver outdoor adventurous activities in a practical setting and will focus on a critical analysis of these activities within an applied environment.

Practical elements are likely to include: climbing, abseiling, high-ropes course, hill walking and navigation as well more contemporary outdoor activities accessible to young people.

A student passing this module should be able to:

·         Demonstrate an understanding of teaching and learning strategies effective for the holistic development of young people.

·         Reflect and analyse their own and others practice in Outdoor and Adventurous Activities.

·         Work safely and responsibly in an outdoor setting, recognising boundaries of professional competence;

·         Critically evaluate a range of educationally-focused sources of information and interpret their impact on an OAA education setting.

Communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.

The Library Catalogue contains full details of the current reading list for this module. Further details may also be found in the Module Guide.