Module Descriptors
UNIT 15: PERSONAL OUTDOOR SKILLS
SPOR50424
Key Facts
Faculty of Health Sciences
Level 5
15 credits
Hours of Study
Scheduled Learning and Teaching Activities: 45
Independent Study Hours: 105
Total Learning Hours: 150
Assessment
- ASSIGNMENT weighted at 100%
Module Details
Module Texts
Barry, J - Safety on Mountains: an Approach to Mountain Adventure
Billings, H - Climbing the Worlds Highest Mountains
Bonnington, C - Hillcamping
CCPR - Governing Body Qualifications in Outdoor Pursuits and Water Recreation
Langmuir E - Mountaincraft and Leadership (Scottish Sports Council, 1995)
Long, S - Hill Walking: The Official Handbook of the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader Schemes.
Ogilvie, KC - Leading and Managing Groups in the Outdoors
Robin E - Daring Days Out: Complete Guide to Adventure Activities in the UK
Rowe R - Canoeing Handbook (Bromley Books)
The Manual of the St John's Ambulance Brigade
Williams, P - Adventure Camping
Additional reading will be given throughout the module
Students are particularly directed to the collective works of Steve Van Matre
Additions
Barton B - Safety, risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities - Paul Chapman pub 2006
Graham J - Outdoor Leadership: Technique, Common Sense and Self Confidence - Mountaineers Books 1997
Hopkins and Putman - Personal Growth through Adventure - David Fulton pub 1993
Martin et al - Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice - Human Kinetics 2006
Mortlock, C - The Adventure Alternative - Cicerone Press 1987
Mortlock C - Beyond Adventure - Cicerone Press - 2001
Priest and Gass - Effective Leadership in adventure Programming - Human Kinetics 2005
Billings, H - Climbing the Worlds Highest Mountains
Bonnington, C - Hillcamping
CCPR - Governing Body Qualifications in Outdoor Pursuits and Water Recreation
Langmuir E - Mountaincraft and Leadership (Scottish Sports Council, 1995)
Long, S - Hill Walking: The Official Handbook of the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader Schemes.
Ogilvie, KC - Leading and Managing Groups in the Outdoors
Robin E - Daring Days Out: Complete Guide to Adventure Activities in the UK
Rowe R - Canoeing Handbook (Bromley Books)
The Manual of the St John's Ambulance Brigade
Williams, P - Adventure Camping
Additional reading will be given throughout the module
Students are particularly directed to the collective works of Steve Van Matre
Additions
Barton B - Safety, risk and Adventure in Outdoor Activities - Paul Chapman pub 2006
Graham J - Outdoor Leadership: Technique, Common Sense and Self Confidence - Mountaineers Books 1997
Hopkins and Putman - Personal Growth through Adventure - David Fulton pub 1993
Martin et al - Outdoor Leadership: Theory and Practice - Human Kinetics 2006
Mortlock, C - The Adventure Alternative - Cicerone Press 1987
Mortlock C - Beyond Adventure - Cicerone Press - 2001
Priest and Gass - Effective Leadership in adventure Programming - Human Kinetics 2005
Module Resources
Appropriately and adequately equipped lecture room.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Specialist outdoor equipment and facilities.
Appropriately and adequately equipped learning resource facility.
Various media such as books, journals, publications, computer-based resources and videos to provide current information and research findings. Internet access to research findings.
Specialist outdoor equipment and facilities.
Module Indicative Content
This unit develops learners' technical skills in land and water-based outdoor activities, and the competencies that are required in the safe management of groups in the outdoors. Learners will understand the key issues essential to personal safety when participating in outdoor activities, and develop an understanding of the tools and frameworks used to critically evaluate themselves and others in the context of skill development in outdoor activities. Learners evaluate their skill level in a variety of outdoor-based skills and identify personal development. Learners are required to produce a module file that contains a diary of activities undertaken and evidence of practical assessments, analysis of performance, and development.
Module Learning Strategies
45 Hours Contact:-
15 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture/practical programme.
15 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led practical, workshop, and assessment programme.
105 Hours student-led guided independent study:-
75 hours research/reading (may include residential)
30 hours module file completion
15 x 1.5 hours tutor-led lecture/practical programme.
15 x 1.5 hours tutor-led and/or student-led practical, workshop, and assessment programme.
105 Hours student-led guided independent study:-
75 hours research/reading (may include residential)
30 hours module file completion
Module Additional Assessment Details
1 x module file covering outcomes 1, 2, 3, and 4 (2500 words). The module file will contain a diary of activities undertaken, and evidence of practical assessments, analysis of performance, and development. Evidence of practical assessments will include video evidence.