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

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.

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

1 x module file covering outcomes 1,2,3, 4 and 5 (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.

This unit provides a broad introduction to outdoor activities and an understanding of the skills, techniques and knowledge needed to participate in outdoor activities safely and competently. The qualities and uses of different materials and equipment are established. Learners examine the principles of navigation and location in practical settings, and investigate the principles of first aid in the management of emergency situations in outdoor activities. The importance of a conservation ethic and its practical implications for recreational activities is also established. Learners are required to take responsibility as both group leaders and as members of a team, and to produce a module file that contains a diary of activities undertaken and evidence of practical assessments, analysis of performance, and development.