Adventure Education BA (Hons)

The adventure environment is both complex and dynamic. Whether it is the focus of individual employment, management development or one of a whole host of other purposes that recognise its value, it must be carefully constructed. If you are one of the increasing number of individuals who enjoy adventurous activities, you will probably have wondered why you are attracted to them. Maybe you are the type of 'sensation seeker' that enjoys the 'risk' that is central to adventurous activities, carefully challenging your personal competence against the perceived dangers in pursuits such as rock climbing, sailing, canoeing, mountain biking or windsurfing. Whilst this degree will prepare you for a career in the rapidly growing field of adventure education it also provides an opportunity for students who simply wish to further their understanding of adventure education in an applied context.

Indicative Course Content

This four year degree has a distinctive focus upon the adventure education experience, which it achieves through three themes:

Theme One

You will consider how the 'individual' makes sense of the adventure education experience. Critical reflection on your own personal experience is central to the knowledge and understanding.

Theme Two

You will consider how 'groups' perform in the adventure environment through an understanding of group dynamics and teaching strategies. Consideration will be given to aspects such as leadership, facilitation, decision-making and problem-solving.

Theme Three

You will focus on their impact on the adventure environment, considering environmental philosophy, user conflict and impact reduction.

Indicative Modules

• Understanding group dynamics participating in challenging activities in Introduction to Group Processes
• Developing practical skills in adventure sports in Introduction to the Analysis of Water/Land-based Activities
• Using the weather to enhance your learning and teaching potential in Applied Meteorology and the Adventure Environment
• Understanding the demands on the body in adventure activities in Environmental Exercise Physiology
• Appreciating how learning takes place in adventurous environments in Psychology of Skill Acquisition.

Why this Course?

• Six residential experiences in the UK and abroad
• Highly qualified and experienced staff teaching both practical and theoretical aspects
• Good balance of practical and theoretical aspects
• Excellent modern equipment
• Two climbing walls on site
• Placement year
• Opportunity to gain National Governing Body Awards
• Quality of student work highly regarded by the external examiner

Careers

• Adventure facilitation
• Adventure centre work
• Management of outdoor centres
• Management development
• Coaching
• Teaching
• Research
• Youth work

For more information please visit: http://www.chiuni.ac.uk/aded/index.cfm

Entry Requirements

3 Years Full Time. 4 Years Full Time with 1 Year Placement