Module Descriptors
OUTDOOR SKILLS
GEOG40326
Key Facts
Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Sciences
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: Timothy Harris
Email: T.D.Harris@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 60
Independent Study Hours: 90
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- CLASS-TEST weighted at 50%
- FIELD WORK weighted at 50%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will comprise introductory tutorial sessions where the following key aspects will be covered: navigation, availability and selection of maps, information on maps, methods of displaying relief, map reading, methods of determining location, navigation strategies for high and low visibility conditions (use of pacing and timing, compasses and compass techniques, GPS). Planning, hazards, risk assessment and emergency procedures. Equipment, personal, leader and group equipment, emergency equipment. Weather, weather systems, mountain weather, weather reports and forecasts. History of Access legislation and access to the land. You should be prepared for long field days on hills or moorland which may involve covering large distances over rough terrain, possibly in poor weather conditions.
Module Learning Strategies
Semester One
9 x 1 hour Workshop sessions including MLTB registration, talks on navigation techniques, risk assessment, weather and access.
1 x 3 hr field training, led by teaching staff. 2 x 6 hr training days, student led [Intermediate Level (5) and Honours Level (6) students]
1 x 6 hour assessment field day
10 hours revision time for class test and field test.
Semester Two
A minimum of 3 (maximum 5) student led 6 hr field days, assessing progression.
The remainder of the 150 hours 80 - 90 hours to be spent achieving appropriate mountain walking experience.
9 x 1 hour Workshop sessions including MLTB registration, talks on navigation techniques, risk assessment, weather and access.
1 x 3 hr field training, led by teaching staff. 2 x 6 hr training days, student led [Intermediate Level (5) and Honours Level (6) students]
1 x 6 hour assessment field day
10 hours revision time for class test and field test.
Semester Two
A minimum of 3 (maximum 5) student led 6 hr field days, assessing progression.
The remainder of the 150 hours 80 - 90 hours to be spent achieving appropriate mountain walking experience.
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x Class test - 90 minute class test consisting of short answer questions. (50%) [1,3,4,5,6]
1 x Field test You will be given two 'legs' to navigate successfully. (50%) [2,3,7]
Additional Assessment Details:
Formative Assessment: peer review feedback on field days. Students will continue to develop skills in the field under the tutelage of level two students who will provide written feedback.
1 x Field test You will be given two 'legs' to navigate successfully. (50%) [2,3,7]
Additional Assessment Details:
Formative Assessment: peer review feedback on field days. Students will continue to develop skills in the field under the tutelage of level two students who will provide written feedback.
Module Resources
Sciences IT Suite and Sciences Learning Resource Centre.
Module Texts
Hill, P and Johnston, S. 2004. The Mountain Skills Training Handbook David and Charles
Long, S. 2003. Hillwalking, The official handbook of the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader schemes. The Mountain Training Trust.
Langmuir, E. 1997. Mountaincraft and Leadership. Mountain Leader Training Board/Scottish Mountain Leader Training Board.
British Mountaineering Council 2000. Safety on Mountains. BMC.
Cliff, P. 1995. Mountain Navigation. Menasha Ridge Press.
Long, S. 2003. Hillwalking, The official handbook of the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader schemes. The Mountain Training Trust.
Langmuir, E. 1997. Mountaincraft and Leadership. Mountain Leader Training Board/Scottish Mountain Leader Training Board.
British Mountaineering Council 2000. Safety on Mountains. BMC.
Cliff, P. 1995. Mountain Navigation. Menasha Ridge Press.
Module Special Admissions Requirements
None