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Outdoor Recreation (Joint Honours)
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Outdoor Recreation (Joint Honours) Where you will study: Buxton Campus UCAS Code: Y004 Entry requirements: 260 UCAS tariff points, of which at least 220 will be from your core A2s (full A levels), BTEC Diploma, IB Duration and mode of study: Full-time: three years. Part-time: four to six years Course fees: Please refer to our website Start dates: September
Why choose this course? ▪ You'll study in the Peak District - what better place to develop your skills in outdoor recreation. ▪ You'll develop both the management and practical skills you'll need for a career in the outdoor recreation industry. ▪ You'll have the chance to go on expeditions both in the UK and abroad.
About the course The course includes regular opportunities to hone your outdoor skills whether your passion is climbing, canoeing, kayaking or caving. You'll also have the opportunity to study wilderness skills and National Governing Body Awards. We want our students to be part of developing issues around leadership and education, risk management, environmental impacts, and further develop the outdoor education sector within the UK.
How you’ll learn
What you’ll cover
You’ll learn through a variety of lectures, seminars and practical field trips.You'll have the chance to go on expeditions both in the UK and abroad. You will be assessed by examinations, essays and presentations.
You’ll study modules like these, but they may change: STAGE ONE
STAGE TWO
STAGE THREE
Outdoor Research and Professional Development 1
Outdoor Activity Leadership
Current Issues in Outdoor Leadership and Coaching
Philosophical Perspectives of Outdoor Adventure
Outdoor Practical Development 1
Outdoor Performance Analysis
Practical Skills for Outdoor Professionals
Outdoor Practical Development 2
Advanced Outdoor Skills and Leadership
Your career Opportunities for you include: ▪ Outdoor activity leadership ▪ Expedition team leadership in adventure tour company ▪ Management work for outdoor charitable organisation ▪ Raft guiding in Austria and Canada ▪ Continuing lecturing/teaching positions The programme also provides students with an opportunity to work in-house in our department, working as a team building assistant instructor for corporate clients.
The best thing about this course is the strong emphasis on practical modules under the supervision of highly qualified staff. Chris Green
Practical Skills and Technology