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At
Outdoor Adventure we tailor our provision to suit the diverse needs
of Universities and Colleges. This can range from programmes where
the emphasis is on fun and learning new sports through to focusing
on modules of undergraduate sports science degree courses.
Programmes
available
- Activity
Weeks
- Personal
Development
- Team
Building/Leadership
- Environmental
Awareness
plus Post
14 and 16 Examination Courses
Initial
Teacher Training for Physical
Education Students
Undergraduate
Sport Science Degree Courses
Activities
Available
Evening
Programme
Centre
Capacity, Accommodation, Facilities & Food
Key
Reasons Why Universities and Colleges choose our Centre
Post
14 and 16 Examination Courses
The new specifications for qualifications for post 14 and 16 continue to include
O & AA options as part of the practical options for both A Level modules,
linking theory with the practical context. The new specifications for GNVQ
A Level leisure and recreation also include a specific Outdoor Adventure Activities
unit and other practically based units offering a range of O & AA options
for students to be assessed in. At Outdoor Adventure we can offer expert tuition
in these areas and can also support teachers in the assessment process, helping
students to compile a portfolio of evidence to satisfy course work requirements.
Initial
Teacher Training for Physical Education Students
The centre offers an opportunity for Universities offering Physical Education
(PE) Initial Teacher Training (ITT) to engage in subject knowledge enhancement
in outdoor and adventurous activities. Teacher trainees across the country
are expected to meet the Standards for Qualified Teacher Status. Under the ‘Knowledge
and Understanding’ Standard area, students are required to have:
'a secure knowledge and understanding of the concepts and skills in their specialist
subject at a standard equivalent to degree level to enable them to teach it
confidently and accurately at KS3 and KS4, and where relevant, post 16 for
trainees on 11-16 or 18 courses.'
At Outdoor Adventure we offer opportunities for students to engage in subject
knowledge enhancement activities which cross reference to the PE National Curriculum.
Students are able to engage in a range of activities which they might then
go on to teach as part of the outdoor and adventurous activities (OAA) Programme
of Study. These include Surfing, Windsurfing, Sailing, Kayaking, Canadian canoeing,
Mountain biking, Climbing, Abseiling, Orienteering
This experience provides trainee PE teachers with technical/practical skills
and educational/interactional insights within the context of OAA.
We can also support students in preparation for teaching post 14 and 16 PE
qualifications which have OAA as part of the syllabus. This includes the new
specifications for GCSE PE, AS and A2 courses and the new GNVQ advanced level
leisure and recreation course. These all have modules and units which require
trainees to have a good practical knowledge and understanding of outdoor and
adventurous activities.
Many PE students go on to run residential experiences for their pupils once
they are in full-time teaching posts. We provide students with an insight into
how these residential experiences are co-ordinated between the school and the
centre. This includes content relating to the Duke of Edinburgh Award scheme,
where residentials are part of the course requirements at certain levels.
Finally, all trainee teachers are expected to map key skills into teaching
and learning. Here at the centre, we can support PE students in their understanding
of how OAA can provide pupils with a rich learning context for skills such
as problem solving, language and communication development and leadership abilities.
Undergraduate
Sport Science Degree Courses
Some sport science courses offer students the opportunity to study practical
modules, where they can focus on a specialist area such as outdoor and adventurous
activities. 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 eg a biomechanical analysis
within windsurfing or selecting and applying specific training methods for
surfers. Our expertly trained staff can support university staff in assessment
against identified criteria. We can also offer students instruction in a range
of awards and qualifications for their specialist sport eg level 1 sailing
Evening
Programme
In the evenings a full programme can be organised to include activities such
as:
Leadership and communication exercises
Party and beach fire evenings
Barbecues
Traverse wall
Night lines
Centre
Capacity
This should read: We can cater for groups of up to 65 students including free
places for staff. If the group size is above 45, we can offer sole occupancy
of the centre.
Accommodation & Facilities
Outdoor Adventure is located in a spectacular situation overlooking the Atlantic
Ocean. It is set within its own 10 acres of heritage coastland with a beach
on your doorstep. The accommodation consists of comfortable twin rooms
for staff and spacious rooms with bunks for the students. On-site facilities
include: ample showers and washroom facilities; T.V. (including satellite)/lecture
room; licensed residents' bar and tuck shop; drying and laundry room; climbing
wall, environmental trail, secure equipment store, secure off-road parking,
all-weather barbecue and video coaching facilities.
Food
All programmes include full-board comprising full English breakfast, packed
lunch and evening meal. The tasty home-cooked meals are varied and plentiful
catering for vegetarians and special diets.
Centre
Approval
Outdoor Adventure is fully recognised by the Adventure Activities Licensing
Authority, Royal Yachting Association, British Surfing Association and British
Canoe Union. Additionally we have achieved the ‘Investor in People’ Award.
All our instructors are fully qualified and recognised by the above associations.
Additionally they have a great deal of experience gained from running programmes
for the many universities and colleges that have previously attended the Centre.
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Activities
Available
- Surfing
- Bodyboarding
- Windsurfing
- Kayaking
- Canadian Canoeing
- Climbing
- Abseiling
- Coastal
discovery/walking
- Coastal
traversing
- Coasteering
- Orienteering
- Problem
solving
- Team
Building
- Environmental
trail
Evening
Programme
In the evening a full programme can be organised to include activities such
as:
- Leadership & communication
exercises
- Party
and beach fire evenings
- Barbecues
- Traverse
wall
- Night
lines
Key
Reasons why Schools choose our Centre
The small centre capacity gives many advantages to the group visiting.
Some of the advantages fed back to us most often are:
- Small
fully-contained Centre in a spectacular location overlooking
the Atlantic Ocean with its own ten acres of coastal land
away from towns and other distractions.
- Sole
occupancy option available for groups of 35 plus.
- Maximum
return on investment from a quality product rather than the
pupils going through 'the treadmill' of a large activity
centre.
- The
small capacity of our Centre allows the personal touch providing
a superb opportunity for the personal development and building
of confidence for each pupil.
- Unique
'special' atmosphere at the Centre created by our staff being
committed to their job and the team's values at Outdoor Adventure.
- Highest
standards of safety and security.
- Clear
and easy lines of communication between Centre staff and
teachers due to Centre size.
- High
quality of food and accommodation.
- As
well as the programme being tailored to the school before
arrival, we still have the flexibility to make changes if
required.
From a university lecturer......
" You will be highly recommended as a result of this trip and Outdoor Adventure
will be spread far and wide! The range of activities offered was incredibly
comprehensive and provided and excellent balance of both land and water
based sessions. ~The students felt personally challenged by all that
they encountered and will take with them experiences which will now promote
the cause of outdoor and adventurous activities (O and AA) as part of
the Physical Education National Curriculum in many schools."
From a college leader......
" This provision is dependent upon the quality of the staff who can deliver
such a programme. In this respect we were undoubtedly privileged. Not
only were the members of your team highly qualified and very experienced,
they were also incredibly friendly and approachable. The interpersonal
skills were excellent and the teaching was always of a high standard.
regardless of the activity being undertaken. The administrative staff
have also been highly organised from the trip's initial inception and
we have had regular and valuable contact with you at every stage of the
process."
From a university lecturer......
" Outdoor Adventure is also unique in terms of its surroundings and accommodation.
It is a personable place with a great deal of character. It is completely
self-contained and for this reason, you feel safe and protected, an ideal
environment potentially for a group of young people. The standard of
accommodation was extremely high and the food was superb.
From a student......
" It has made me excited about the possibility of bringing kids away on
trips when I get my first post - they would just love it."
From a student......
" Its really gelled us as a group. People who were really quiet have come
out of their shells. We've really bonded."
From a student......
" I've been on some good rugby tours, but this beats them hands down."
OVERALL:
" All
I can say is that we will be back next year, not only with out postgraduate
students, but hopefully with our undergraduates
as well."
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