Course Modules

This particular programme includes a flexible second study option, which can be chosen in order to enhance your skillset in a bespoke way.

Whilst many students appreciate the organisational elements necessary for safe delivery of outdoor and adventure activities, they often lack the necessary pedagogical understanding to maximise opportunity for learning in outdoor and adventure education contexts. This module introduces you to learning

Contemporary, organised and facilitated outdoor and adventure education in the UK has a recent but rich history. This module aims to explore the key historical antecedents of contemporary experiential, outdoor and adventure education. This module also aims to examine the

This module aims to help you make the transition between UK qualifications levels three and four (Year One at university) by improving intellectual and academic skills, which will support you throughout your programme. As part of the developing professional skills

This module will develop your knowledge and understanding of water-based adventure activities. Key aspects of the module will include an examination of personal performance, the physical environment and safety and wellbeing. The module will focus on creating theory to practice

This module acts as an introduction to the study of group formation and group dynamics. You will consider the pressures placed on society in general by different groups, as you examine models of group formation and the dynamics of group

The sandwich experience enables you to observe and be involved in work in areas of outdoors, adventure, and/or education. Throughout the experience, you will consider the varying approaches adopted by different providers, reflect upon that provision, and improve your own

The sandwich experience enables you to observe and be involved in work in areas of outdoors, adventure, and/or education. Throughout the experience, you will consider the varying approaches adopted by different providers, reflect upon that provision, and improve your own

This module builds on the key principles developed in year one and centres on the planning, delivery, evaluation and justification of teaching and/or facilitation methods applied to small group, micro-teaching contexts in outdoor and adventure education.

Many students can organise outdoor and adventure activities in simple contexts but few have the ability to do so in light of complex environmental factors. This module aims to provide you with a basic knowledge of the earth’s atmosphere, the