Adventure and Water Based Activities with Pedagogy - Module PY4183 Programme content
Key information
During this module, you will
Develop core adventure education skills, including risk assessment, problem-solving, cooperation, and reflective practice.
Build practical competence and confidence in outdoor and water-based activities, aligned with Junior Cycle physical education syllabi.
Learn how to plan and deliver safe, inclusive, and curriculum-relevant sessions, incorporating school protocols and environmental awareness.
Enhance your professional practice with digital tools and gain insights into teaching off-site and adapting activities for diverse learners.
Key Information
This micro-credential will be delivered in a hybrid format over 6 weeks.
In-person practical session will take place 4 January to 7 January, 9:00 - 17:00 every day. Part, or the entirety of one practical day, will take place off campus in Killaloe, Clare.
Please note the attendance requirements below. Given the experiential nature of the learning, to pass the module, students must:
- Achieve an overall module mark of at least 40%.
- Attend and actively participate in or complete at least four of the five compulsory online sessions (Weeks 1 through 5).
- Attend at least 95% of the 28 practical hours, both overall and within each of the two components - 1) Adventure, 2) Water-Based Activities (Week 6).
- Compensate for every absence by completing equivalent work prescribed by the module team.
- Students with known commitments that may affect attendance should contact the course team before registering.
You will be assessed using continuous assessment methods through a mixture of individual and group work. There is no final exam. Assessments may take place during online or practical sessions.
Part-time considerations
Designed for working professionals
Evening or online sessions
Additional prep and group work time required
