BA (Hons) Outdoor Leadership at University of Cumbria

You’ll develop outdoor and leadership skills, as well as knowledge and experience working with people in challenging environments. You will have access to all our great facilities, gaining all the skills you need to work in the outdoor sector. There will be plenty of opportunities to get outside and enjoy exciting field trips in a range of locations which may include the Scottish Highlands, North Wales and the Spanish Pyrenees.

Faculty: Institute of Science and Environment  |  Duration: Full-time: 3 Years  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: September  |  Location: Carlisle, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

You’ll have an outdoor classroom quite literally on your doorstep – with more than 150 lofty peaks, 16 lakes and an abundance of rivers. So, there are ample opportunities to learn all the academic knowledge and practical skills you need to kick-start your career as an outdoor leader. Modules include: Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Water); Outdoor Adventure Skills and Learning (Land); Living and Working in Groups Outdoors; Outdoor Professional Development; Physiology and Psychology for the Outdoor Leader; Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 1; Outdoor Leadership Theory and Practice 2; Psychological Applications in Outdoor Contexts; Coaching Individuals and Groups; Evaluating Outdoor Leadership; Research Design; Traditional and Innovative Approaches to Outdoor Education (Optional).

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