Course Modules

You will explore current issues within the coaching process and consider their application within specific adventure sport activities. You will examine the practical scientific assessment tools to identify performer needs.

This module asks you to go beyond the traditional pedagogical strategies as directed by organisations that fellow teachers, coaches and facilitators would employ in delivering outdoor and adventure education. You will challenge conventional wisdom and critically appraise the basis for

This module aims to be the major element of your independent research enquiry. It is designed to extend your intellectual capacity by encouraging you to find and explore your own area of interest assisted by supervision from a tutor. This

This module builds on the strong foundations of learning you will have amassed, as you draw together aspects of environmental science and environmental education in the broadest sense so that you are comfortable with both in a professional context. An

This module aims to raise and explore research methods and issues within adventure education and introduces you to the notion of research paradigms. You will consider a range of traditions and gain a solid foundation of research design. You will

This module aims to examine the physiological challenge of performing in extreme and hostile environments and to examine how the human can exercise, maintain homeostasis and survive. It will explore the theoretical limits of human performance, looking to identify mechanisms

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

Explore the teaching of games with a developmental focus as you learn to break down simple skills into key components to help children learn and understand.

This module aims to develop your knowledge of fundamental movement skills (FMS) and child maturation. Emphasis will be placed on how Physical Education teachers and sport coaches facilitate developmentally appropriate pedagogy.

This module aims to analyse movement related to gymnastics and dance. You will explore gymnastics in its broadest sense within elements identified as formal, educational, sporting and rhythmic. You will use the application of biomechanical principles, including Laban technique, as