The standards of instruction and tuition were excellent. This has enabled our students to achieve all the intended learning outcomes of their level two OAA module. The organization of our programme was handled very professionally.
Gary Stidder, Senior Lecturer in Physical Education & Outdoor and Adventurous Activities, University of Brighton
Outdoor Adventure can provide valuable learning opportunities and support for students focusing on specific modules relevant to O&AA and the outdoor industry.
A full day and evening programme can be customised. It can include lectures on the theoretical aspects of the course.
We also offer students the opportunity to learn more about writing risk assessments, working in and how to operate an Outdoor centre.
Some sport science courses offer students the opportunity to study practical modules, where they can focus on a specialist area such as O&AA. We can offer a variety of sporting activities in which students can be assessed. They can then use this practical context to explore specific sport science disciplines for related coursework e.g. a biomechanical analysis within windsurfing or selecting and applying specific training methods for surfers.
Our experienced staff can support university staff in assessment against identified criteria. We can also provide students with training and assessment in a range of NGB awards and qualifications e.g. BCU Kayaking and Canoeing, BSA Surfing, RYA Windsurfing.
Your staffs' knowledge and understanding of the BTEC criteria was excellent and enabled us to complete an eight week unit in half the time! The evening lectures aided the students greatly in their assignment tasks.
Kevin Scales
(Head of Physical Education, Southborough High School)
Why is Outdoor Adventure an unbeatable venue for courses encompassing sport, leisure, recreation and outdoor education?
Outdoor Adventure has 27 years experience in the outdoor leisure and education industry. We deliver high quality outdoor programmes to a large range of client groups including schools, colleges, universities, businesses, the general public including people with special needs.
At the leading edge of this industry its management and instructor team have a wealth of experience and huge resources in the fields of coaching outdoor pursuits, leadership training, instructor training, outdoor education, marketing, quality assurance and health and safety management. The team have pooled their knowledge from years of experience through working at activity and outdoor education establishments both in the UK and abroad.
As well as sports coaching, Outdoor Adventure has a proven track record in delivering personal and team development programmes to commercial businesses and organisations both in the public and private sector.
With this wealth of experience and commitment to quality Outdoor Adventure is a powerful venue for students on programmes related to the outdoor industry. They are attending a centre at the cutting edge.
Arrival/Aims of week
Ice-breaker on beach
Tour of centre facilities and grounds
Beach Games
Monday
Skills and techniques:
Climbing 1
Recording evidence
Skills and techniques:
Orienteering 1
Recording evidence
Super teams
Tuesday
Skills and techniques:
Kayaking
Skills and techniques:
Coastal traversing
Coastal Walk
Wednesday
Skills and techniques: Climbing 2 Recording evidence
Skills and techniques:
Orienteering 2 Recording evidence
Team Problem Solving
Thursday
Skills and techniques:
Canoeing 1
Recording evidence
Skills and techniques: Abseiling
BBQ
Social evening
Cliff-top Fire
Friday
Skills and techniques:
Canoeing 2
Recording evidence
Review of week
Departure
Arrival and departure times are flexible. Shorter weeks and weekends are also available. Timings will be discussed with you and can be adjusted to suit your group. Below is a guide
08:30 Breakfast
09:30 Morning activity session
12:30 Lunch
13:30 Afternoon activity session
16:30 Return to centre
18:00 Evening Meal
19:30 Evening activity session
21:30 Overview of following day
A fantastic opportunity for pupils to experience a totally new water sport. Surfing is very unique in that even in the early stages of learning it is extremely exhilarating. However it is a great lesson in perseverance if you want the thrill of standing up! In this activity pupils also gain respect for the ocean. Lessons are run at Widemouth Bay, a beautiful clean beach 5 minutes from the Centre with waves that are perfect to learn in.
This activity is especially suited to smaller children who can find a full sized surfboard hard to manage. It is great fun and easy to get the hang of, allowing pupils to start catching waves and experience success straight away! Lessons are run at Widemouth Bay, a beautiful clean beach 5 minutes from the Centre with waves that are perfect to learn in.
An incredibly versatile sport. It is a great way to explore our local waterways together with the opportunity to learn new techniques following the structured approach of the British Canoe Union coaching scheme. We kayak on the historic Bude Canal which meanders inland through marshes and nature reserves where Herons and Kingfishers watch us from the bank. This sport also lends itself to fun and interactive games and challenges.
This is a great teambuilding activity as pupils share a craft and experience all the challenges and special moments of having to really work together to master their canoe. The common goal is to journey inland with plenty of games and fun team exercises on the way. We canoe on the historic Bude Canal which meanders inland through marshes and nature reserves where Herons and Kingfishers watch us from the bank.
A truly engaging activity where pupils really start to learn about their personal strengths. A powerful exercise in trust and responsibility where pupils are given the opportunity to share control of the ropes backed up by the instructor while another member of their group climbs. Different routes are chosen allowing everyone to experience success on the rock face. All close to the Centre, the climbing locations are awe-inspiring with very unique examples of geology all around you.
This is an activity where many pupils really do confront their fears and operate outside their comfort zone. The personal rewards from this can be immense and the session is run in a way where no one fails. Overcoming their fears through an abseil can be a life changing experience for many pupils and the increase in their personal confidence dramatic. The success of this activity often relies on the support and encouragement of the rest of the group and is therefore a powerful teambuilding exercise. We have a large and small abseil depending on the age group, both are spectacular and within 5 minutes of the Centre.
A very rewarding and enjoyable sport for pupils of all ages. This activity is an activity with a less physical emphasis and allows different pupils to shine whilst still giving that feeling of personal challenge and mastery. It is a great way of developing dexterity, precision and self control - no one can hide the smile when they hit a gold. Archery takes place in the Centre grounds, firing your arrows towards the backdrop of the Atlantic Ocean!
Outdoor Adventure is lucky to be situated on a section of the North Cornwall Coast Path which is regarded as one of the most spectacular in the Southwest. A great bonding activity as a group with routes covering fairly flat terrain to challenging walking crossing breathtaking valleys with steep climbs. Some stretches are totally remote and in a true wilderness environment. Often below you will see dolphins, Peregrine falcons and if you are lucky maybe a basking shark! It is a great bonding activity to do as a group and there is lots of opportunity to descend down into the rugged coves beneath and explore. Our Instructors share their interest in the environment and educate the pupils in what surrounds them.
A very unusual activity and one which pupils are very unlikely to experience again! The group makes its way along the base of the sea cliffs over or under whatever comes their way. Picking their route through boulder fields, traversing across barnacle covered ledges into secret bays. The instructor will pick the route dependent on the groups abilities keeping it challenging and fun. An excellent team building activity where pupils are surrounded by stunning geology with every rock pool and rock ledge providing a delight for the marine biologist.
We have designed an excellent orienteering course that runs throughout the extensive grounds of our centre. It is set up in a way to be used by a wide range of abilities. It covers basic map reading skills to the more advanced skills of pacing and walking on a bearing. The course is made up of a 10 acre maze of paths, taking in our private beach and every time you punch your card you will be inspired by the spectacular views up and down this rugged stretch of coastline.
Our staff understand how to spot and use the moments that arise in these sessions to help pupils develop their people and leadership skills. We look at what makes someone a good communicator and put active listening to the test! Pupils become aware that everyone's opinion and input matters. They are encouraged to look for and value the strengths in others and respect each others differences. We look at the vital ingredients that make up a true team and how to be positive and enthusiastic about solving problems. Fun and active reviews are included where they reflect and think about what they have learned about themselves and others. It is very rewarding for teachers to watch individuals succeed and grow in confidence throughout the session. This type of activity is particularly effective in addressing many Key Stage 2-4 curriculum requirements such as key skills, PGSE work and citizenship.
Our outdoor centre was set up in 1981 with the vision to be at the leading edge of activity centres in the UK. Today we are nationally recognised as a high quality Outdoor Education Centres and outdoor centre. We are one of the few small activity centres enabling us to provide a personal and relaxed atmosphere that benefits everyone. Our outdoor residential activity centres offers a large range of water and land-based activities for perfect activity trips and activity holidays..
Our Outdoor Residential Activity centre cannot be bettered on quality, safety, customised programme design, instructor to pupil ratio. As a small outdoor centre we provide a real alternative to the large adventure centres for primary schools and secondary schools trips ensuring the maximum personal development and teambuilding opportunities for each pupil as well as plenty of fun! We are also one of the few activity centres that can offer sole occupancy for your primary school, secondary school or college activity holidays which brings huge benefits for everyone. Our provision as an Outdoor Education centre includes tailored curriculum based trips for BTEC Sport & Public Services, GCSE and A-Level PE and Geography fieldwork.
The standards of instruction and tuition were excellent. This has enabled our students to achieve all the intended learning outcomes of their level two OAA module. The organization of our programme was handled very professionally.
