Module Descriptors
LEADERSHIP AND OUTDOOR SKILLS
ORGB40161
Key Facts
Faculty of Business, Education and Law
Level 4
15 credits
Contact
Leader: John Cooper
Email: J.Cooper@staffs.ac.uk
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 36
Independent Study Hours: 114
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- REPORT weighted at 20%
- REFLECTIVE LOG weighted at 40%
- PRESENTATION - INDIVIDUAL weighted at 40%
Module Details
Module Indicative Content
This module will give students a knowledge of the scope of outdoor activity provision in the UK and give them a practical opportunity to learn and apply leadership and teamwork skills, in the context of job requirements and qualifications for students planning work in the public services.
It will also provide training in health and safety (including risk assessment), and personal skills which leaders need in running outdoor activities. Students will have the opportunity to work towards gaining various outdoor qualifications through organisations such as The Outward Bound Trust, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and voluntary organisations like Mountain Rescue.
It will also provide training in health and safety (including risk assessment), and personal skills which leaders need in running outdoor activities. Students will have the opportunity to work towards gaining various outdoor qualifications through organisations such as The Outward Bound Trust, the Duke of Edinburgh Award Scheme and voluntary organisations like Mountain Rescue.
Module Learning Strategies
The learning strategy for this module requires students to commit 150 learning hours (including assessment). This will include 36 hours of class support (including 10 hours of practical activities) and 114 hours of independent and self directed study.
The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
The class sessions will include formal lectures, case study analysis and group discussions based on student experiences in the subject area. Students will be encouraged to integrate their work based experiences with new knowledge and skills developed in the classroom as the module progresses.
Module Resources
Staffordshire University electronic resources and off-campus library facilities
Module website
The British Sports Trust www.bst.org.uk
Ogilvie, K.C.& Noble, L. (2005) Leading and Managing Groups in the Outdoors Institute of Outdoor Learning
Module website
The British Sports Trust www.bst.org.uk
Ogilvie, K.C.& Noble, L. (2005) Leading and Managing Groups in the Outdoors Institute of Outdoor Learning
Module Texts
Adair, J (2007) Fundamentals of Leadership Palgrave McMillan
Lidor, R. & Henschen M. (2003) The Psychology of Team Sports (Sport Management Library) Morgantown USA: Fitness Information Technology
Martin, B. Cashel, C. Wagstaff, C. & Breunig, M. (2006) Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice Human Kinetics.
Priest, S. & Gass, M. (2005) Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming Human Kinetics
Lidor, R. & Henschen M. (2003) The Psychology of Team Sports (Sport Management Library) Morgantown USA: Fitness Information Technology
Martin, B. Cashel, C. Wagstaff, C. & Breunig, M. (2006) Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice Human Kinetics.
Priest, S. & Gass, M. (2005) Effective Leadership in Adventure Programming Human Kinetics
Module Additional Assessment Details
A Report examining types of outdoor activities and related career opportunities. (1000 words) (30%) (Learning Outcome 1)
A Reflective Journal (including supporting documentation) relating to the planning and implementation of an outdoor activity (approved by the Module Tutor) (40%). (Learning Outcome 2)
An individual Presentation (15 mins), debriefing the planning and effectiveness of an outdoor activity, (40%) (Learning Outcome 3)
A Reflective Journal (including supporting documentation) relating to the planning and implementation of an outdoor activity (approved by the Module Tutor) (40%). (Learning Outcome 2)
An individual Presentation (15 mins), debriefing the planning and effectiveness of an outdoor activity, (40%) (Learning Outcome 3)