BA (Hons) Outdoor Activity Leadership and Coaching
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BA (Hons) Outdoor Activity Leadership and Coaching Where you will study: Buxton Campus UCAS code: X151 Entry requirements: 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 160 will be from your core A2s (full A levels), BTEC Diploma, IB Duration and mode of study: Full time: three years Course fees: Please check our website for details Start dates: You can start this course in September.
How you’ll learn ▪ You will have the opportunity to go on trekking trips to Morocco, and we are planning a Polar expedition and Ice climbing in Norway. ▪ You will gain real life experience through the Personal Development modules. ▪ You will be involved in leading the way in developing issues around leadership and education, risk management, environmental impacts, and further developing the outdoor education sector within the UK for future generations.
Your career Why choose this course? ▪ You will study at Oaklands Manor, our 58 acre outdoor leadership centre in the heart of the Peak District National Park. ▪ We use a range of climbing areas, including; The Roaches, Stanage Edge, Burbage Edge, Yarncliff, Castle Naze, Alderley Quarry. ▪ You will go canoeing and kayaking in Combs Reservoir, River Derwent, Afon Tryweryn and Afon Conwy.
About the course There’s no better place to take your activity skills and adventures to a new level. The reputation of outdoor programmes in the UK has influenced countless countries in developing their own outdoor activity industries. We work with a variety of organisations within the sector including: ▪ Mammut Technical Equipment Manufacturer.
Previous students on the outdoor recreation programme at the University of Derby have entered positions, including: ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪ ▪
Outdoor activity leadership Expedition team leadership Management Raft guiding Lecturing/teaching positions.
The programme also provides you with an opportunity for work placement in our department, as a team building assistant instructor for corporate clients.
The opportunities available through the course and lecturers are endless and really help prepare you for employment, helping you to progress both personally and professionally through the industry. Jonathan Lloyd
What you’ll cover You will study modules like these, but they may change: STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
STAGE THREE
Introduction to Adventure Sports Coaching
Applied Adventure Sports Coaching
Advanced Outdoor Skills and Leadership
Introduction to the Natural Environment
Development Training
Adventure Tourism Case Studies
Outdoor Research and Professional Development 1
Nature Conservation
Applied Psychology in the Outdoors
Philosophical Perspectives of Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Activity Leadership
Current Issues in Outdoor Leadership and Coaching
Practical Skills and Technology
Outdoor Experiential Education
Ecology
Practical Skills for Outdoor Professionals
Outdoor Practical Development 1
Independent Study
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Outdoor Practical Development 2
Outdoor and Environmental Education
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Outdoor Research and Professional Development 2
Outdoor Performance Analysis
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Diploma in Professional Practice (Optional to Programme)
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Applied Professional Practice
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Contemporary Issues in Professional Practice
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Get in touch Peter Gilliver T: +44 (0)1298 330810 www.derby.ac.uk/outdoor General enquiries about admissions and applications, UK and overseas: E: buxtonadmissions@derby.ac.uk T: +44 (0)1332 594667 www.facebook.com/DerbyUni http://twitter.com/DerbyUni
The information in this leaflet was correct when we produced it, but please check our website for the most up to date information.
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