SPOA403 – Adventure in the Outdoors
Module code
SPOA403
Module title
Adventure in the Outdoors
Prescription
To introduce students to the concepts, practices, and applications of work in the adventure industry. with opportunities to learn basic technical skills in a range of outdoor pursuits. Participation in this course contributes to the personal development of students' self-reliance, self-esteem, and working within a team.
Programmes
- SP1004
NZQA Level
Level 4
NZQA Credits
15
Delivery method
- Web-Supported
Learning hours
- Directed hours
- 120
- Self directed hours
- 30
- Total learning hours
- 150
Resources required
- Learning Outcomes
- Students will be able to:
1.0Identify and describe the role of adventure based / experiential learning
2.0 Define education in the outdoors by identifying and describing the key stakeholders in the outdoor adventure and recreation industries
Identify and describe the key stakeholders within the outdoor adventure and recreation industry
3.0 Apply Risk Management procedures for outdoor adventure activities that include but are not limited to bush, water pursuits, rock climbing, caving, adventure based learning and alpine.
4.0 Demonstrate personal and social development through participation in a range
of outdoor adventure activities that include but are not limited to bush, water pursuits, rock climbing, ABL and Alpine. - Content
- Scope of practice and key stakeholders
Adventure based learning theory and practice
Team building
Risk Management
Basic technical skills for a range of outdoor pursuits that include but are not limited to bush, water pursuits, rock climbing and Alpine.
Personal development - self-reliance, self-esteem.
Cultural practices - Teaching and Learning Strategy
- Teaching strategies and learning methods will include:
Tutorials
Practicals
Group work
Assignments
Web technology - Assessment Criteria
- Practical 80
Assignments20
Basic technical skills Pass/ Fail
