Adventure Therapy

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: EDUC71004
Level: Level 7 Contact Hours: 48
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 80
Effective Term: 2013/14 Indep. Study Hours: 72
Credits: 10

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Learners entering this programme would be required to have an understanding of outdoor learning with a minimum of 2 years¿ experience working as a full or autonomous outdoor animator in an outdoor workplace/setting

Module Description/Aims:

  The module aims to prepare students to deliver therapeutic outdoor adventure experiences for specific populations promoting the development of individual potential, full inclusion, enjoyment and success.  


 
Contact Hours show detail >>
   
 
Contact Type Hours
Lecture16 Per Module
Tutorial3 Per Module
Practical/Workshop18 Per Module
Practical/Workshop1 Per Module
Practical/Workshop6 Per Module
Lecture4 Per Module


 
Learning Outcomes show detail >>
   
 
On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Adapt Standard Outdoor Adventure activities to suit specific population groups and to meet developmental and psychological needs
2Complete a Risk Management system for proposed adventure activities specific population groups
3Demonstrate appropriate skills and understanding while facilitating adventure therapy activities
4Debate the philosophical and practical approach to group therapy that is AT
5Identify strategies in AT which can act as a catalyst for review and reflection


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
Formal lectures will be used to guide the learners through the foundations of the theory associated with this module.
Online lectures will be available throughout the term to provide guidance on material suitable to be delivered in this format. Guest speakers from the world of OE and Youth work will present.
Online tutorials will be run during the term at regular intervals. The lecturers and learners will be able to explore areas identified in lectures/online lectures and to support the application of this theory at the workplace of the learners.
Four days of practicals will create opportunities to explore the practical application of the theories of Adventure Therapy in an OE/Therapeutic setting.
Learners will work, through directed learning, to analyse the Adventure Therapy and practices at their workplaces and will identify possibilities for change or development in their personal Outdoor Learning practice.
Learners will be engaged in self-study activities; reading, researching, collaborating and exploring aspects of Adventure Therapy.


 
Indicative Syllabus Content show detail >>
   
 
Content Detail
Core concepts in Adventure Therapy Adventure Therapy in Experiential Education, Psychotherapy and Counselling.
Design and Evaluation of AT programmes• Developing a person centred approach to programme design
• Creating autonomy and choice for participants
• Balancing the needs of the individual with the needs of the group
• Developing course designs for different client needs utilising local resources /locations in programme design
• Developing contextual skills for facilitated review
Using Adventure Games as a metaphor for identifying coping strategies in life• using the Challenge Education Model (Roland et al., 1999)
• Supervision and assistance; deciding on appropriate levels to maximise autonomy and involvement
• Choosing and adapting adventure games for different abilities
Understanding AT Activities in short, long-term and expeditionary programmes• Sailing
• Canoeing
• Rock climbing
• Trail walking
Journeying and Expeditioning
The role of an Outdoor learning specialist in Adventure Therapy programmes• Working in inter-disciplinary teams
• Managing risk
• Adapting equipment
• Emergency procedure practices


 
Assessment Strategies show detail >>
   
Assessment Strategies
E-PORTFOLIO: The learners will submit an electronic portfolio of material generated from their AT interventions with a variety of special population groups. This portfolio will include photographs, video diary, lesson plans and an electronic reflective journal. The journal will indicate how the learners practice was informed or challenged by the theories and practices identified during the completion of the module.
Practical Teaching: Learners will design (group work) an adventure programme with a therapeutic focus . Learners will complete a thorough risk audit and identify an appropriate risk management system. The session will be evaluated using a standardised research instrument. The capacity of learners to engage openly and honestly in the process of the AT programme will be assessed by the lecturing staff while participating in a class based AT programme over two days and one evening.


 
Indicative Assessments show detail >>
   
Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 4Continuous AssessmentPortfolio70
3, 5Continuous AssessmentPractical Teaching30


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780787219246Reflective Learning: Theory and Practice
D. Sugerman, K.Doherty, D. Garvey & M. Gass
Kendall/Hunt Publishing 		1995-
Essential9780415892902Adventure Therapy: Theory, Research and Practice
M. Gass & L. Gillis
Routledge		2012-
Recommended9780840382726Adventure Therapy: Therapeutic Applications of Adventure Programmes
M. Gass
Kendall/Hunt Publishing 		1993-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalJournal of Experiential Education (JEE)
JournalJournal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning (JAEOL)
JournalAustralian Journal of Outdoor Education (AJOE)
JournalHorizons: Journal of the Institute of Outdoor Learning
JournalJournal of Rehabilitation
JournalPalaestra
JournalTherapeutic Recreation Journal
Websitewww.activereviewing.co.uk
Websitewww.wilderdom.com
Websitewww.wildernessinquiry.org
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