Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Management BSc (Hons)
Overview
Work in the dynamic, physically and emotionally challenging field of outdoor adventure leadership and management by studying this broad, vocationally based course.
You will develop an understanding of the scientific and business context of outdoor adventure activities, with the chance to gain skills and experience in both water and land-based activities.
In the final year, you will conduct an Expedition Studies module and a research project in an area of your choice.
Choose from a range of modules to suit your interests in areas such as development training, adventure tourism, disability and business and enterprise.
We are also offering an opportunity to study at one of our international partner institutions in an exciting new development in Year Two.
The course is run in association with Hereford College of Technology (Holme Lacy campus).
It is based at the University of Worcester with practical activities run in Herefordshire. The Brecon Beacons National Park and the Wye Valley are prime areas for exploring outdoor adventure.
Local and national employers have been consulted in course development. A programme of optional coaching courses runs alongside the course to enable students to achieve relevant National Governing Body Awards.
To view the course on the Holme Lacy website follow this link.
- 240 UCAS Tariff points
Year 1
- Understanding Weather & Climate
- Personal Land-Based Techniques – Rock Climbing
- Outdoor Adventure Management Systems
- Personal Land-Based Techniques – Hill Walking
- Personal Water-Based Techniques – Canoeing
- Scientific Foundations of Outdoor Adventure Activities
- Personal Water-Based Techniques – Kayaking
- Foundations of Outdoor Adventure
Year 2
- Research Methods
- Land Based Leadership Techniques
- Water Based Coaching Techniques
- Physiology of Outdoor Adventure Activities Performance
- Adventure, Recreation and the Environment
- Work Experience (Outdoor Adventure)
- Psychology of Outdoor Adventure
- Outdoor Adventure Management
Year 3
- Coursework assignments
- Practical activities
- Individual and group presentations
- Case studies
- Reports
- Exams
Outdoor Adventure Leadership and Management BSc (Hons) XN92 BSc/OALM
For the latest information, check the UCAS website at www.ucas.com
Alternatively, you may wish to continue to postgraduate study and other professional qualifications.
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Lee Pritchard
Course Manager
Herefordshire College of Technology - Holme Lacy Campus
Tel: 0800 032 1986
e-mail: enquiries@hct.ac.uk
or the Admissions Office
Tel: 01905 855111
e-mail: admissions@worc.ac.uk
