Outdoor and Experiential Learning 2

 

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Department: Health & Leisure Studies Module Code: OUTD61003
Level: Level 6 Contact Hours: 60
Duration: 1 Semester Directed Study Hours: 26
Effective Term: 2014/15 Indep. Study Hours: 14
Credits: 5

Prerequisite Knowledge:

  Outdoor and Experiential Learning 1

Module Description/Aims:

  ¿ This module is designed to prepare the learners to engage in outdoor and experiential learning activities as an individual participant and as a peer tutor.

¿ In the minor elective the aim is for students to partake in a variety of aquatic activities, appreciate the benefits of participation for various groups across the lifespan and to assist learners in their development as independent organisers of aquatic activities in an aquatic environment.		  


 
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Contact Type Hours
Lecture2 Per Week
Practical/Workshop3 Per Week


 
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On successful completion of the module, the learner will be able to:
No. Description/Learning Outcomes
1Offer guidance and feedback to a fellow learner on outdoor and experiential learning activities.
2Reflect on their experiences outdoors and explore their learning at a basic level.
3Refine their knowledge of the role of a skilled outdoor learning practitioner.
4Identify the role of aquatics in the development of lifelong interests and the benefits of aquatic participation for the development of individuals & have completed an aquatics training programme


 
Learning Strategies show detail >>
   
 
Learning Strategies
Learners will be experience a number of Adventure Activities in an Outdoor and Experiential Learning context.
Learners will be facilitated to act as peer tutors /animators with groups from other classes and/or visiting classes from community based groups.
Learners will be facilitated in review and reflection upon their outdoor learning experiences.
Learners will attend lectures on the theory of Outdoor Learning, leadership and safety in the outdoors.
Aquatic minor: Students will participate in stroke development and aquatic activities including aquafit, aqua jogging, aqua circuits, aqua interval training. Students will partake in basic rescue skills training.The work includes experiential learning through participating.In addition students will plan session plans for the variety of aquatic activities they participate in as part of a reflection portfolio.<br><br>


 
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Content Detail
Adventure Sports Skills (Practical)Learners will engage in a variety of adventure activities building a level of personal skill including:
Mountain Skills Training 1 and 2
NICAS 1
Orienteering
River trip
Models of practice in Outdoor LearningAdventure Based Counselling.
Leadership styles and orientation.
OE provision and the Adventure Activity Industry• Types of Outdoor Activity providers and centres
• Provision of OE by statutory agencies
• Organisation of the private sector in Active Leisure
Sustainability and ethics in Outdoor LearningUNESCO decade of Education for Sustainable Development.
The ecology of typical adventure sport venues in Ireland.
Placed based learning.
Aquatic TheoryBenefits and lifelong involvement
practical: Water safety, survival skills
aquafit, aqua jogging, aqua circuits, aqua interval training
Early stage diving practices
Aquatic Practical• Stroke development
• Aquafit activities
• Aqua jogging
• Aqua circuits
• Aqua interval training
• Water safety, lifesaving/rescue skills - H.E.L.P, HUDDLE, shout & signal, reaching and throwing rescues.


 
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Assessment Strategies
A minimum attendance at practicals of 80% and achievement of 40% in practical assessment is required.
Learners will compile a portfolio of materials including their reflective journal, session plans and details of participation in class practicals and fieldtrips.
Final theory examination to assess both theory and practical components covered during the semester.


 
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Learning Outcome Assessment Category Assessment Method Additional Information % alloc
1, 2, 3Continuous AssessmentPortfolioLearners will develop a multimedia portfolio relating to their learning experiences in the outdoors indicate their reflective learning in both Outdoor Education and Aquatics through their journal and participation/attendance in aquatics.25
1, 3, 4Continuous AssessmentPracticalCompletion of Mountains Skills Training 1 and 2 course and NICAS level 1. Performance on outdoor learning days. 25
2, 3, 4Final Exam (Scheduled)Final Written Exam50


 
Reading List show detail >>
   
 
Type ISBN Title Author Publisher Year Edition Library Link
Essential9780203856758Adventure Education : An Introduction by Hodgson, Chris Berry, Matt
Hodgson, Chris Berry, Matt
EBOOK Routledge 		20111st-
Essential9780749444891Experiential Learning: A Handbook of Best Practice for Educators and Trainers
Beard, Colin Wilson, John P.
EBOOK Kogan Page Ltd. 		20061st-
Essential9780749447267Practical Facilitation: A Toolkit of Techniques
Hogan, Christine
EBOOK Kogan Page Ltd. 		20031st-
Recommended0900052376Swimming teaching & coaching level 1
ASA
ASA		2002-
Recommended0954151100Hill Walking: The Official Handbook of the Mountain Leader and Walking Group Leader Schemes
Steve Long
MLTUK		2003-
Recommended1873757018Teaching aquafit handbook
J.Harrison
University of Sunderland		1993-
Recommended9780713670332Swimming games & activities
Noble & Cregeen&#8194;
A & C Black Publishers Ltd.		1999-


 
Journals and Websites show detail >>
   
 
Type Description
JournalJournal of Adventure Education and Outdoor Learning
JournalHorizons; journal of the institute of Outdoor Learning
JournalJournal of Experiential Education
Websitewww.swimireland.ie
Websitewww.britishswimming.ico.uk
JournalSwimming Times Journal
JournalAustralian Journal of Outdoor Education
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