Sociological Benefits of Outdoor Education
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NORTH GLASGOW COLLEGE
CREATIVE ARTS SPORT AND WELLBEING
1
Student’s Name: Rebecca Currie
Date: 15th February 2013
1 Class: HN2 Outdoor Education
2 Unit Title: Amosoa
Outcome (s) Outcome 1
Tutor: Nicola Craig
Word Count: 1565
PASS REMEDIATION
Outcome 1
Describe and evaluate the sociological benefits arising from participation in outdoor activities.
Knowledge and/or skills
Understanding of the theories and concepts of the sociological benefits arising from participation in outdoor activities.
The use of outdoor activities as a tool for personal and social development
Improving client performance through outdoor activities for human resource based organisations.
Assessment guidelines
To achieve this outcome each candidate will require written evidence to demonstrate their understanding of all aspects of the knowledge and /or skills section. This evidence will take the form of an extended response assignment of approximately 1500 words.
Contents Page Number
Introduction 4
Sociological Benefits from
Participation in Outdoor Activities
Why we participate
Experiential Learning
The Benefits 5
Benefits of outdoor education for individuals 6 with additional support needs
Outdoor providers
Conclusion
References 7
Introduction
The sociological benefits that arise from participation in outdoor activities has been researched and discussed widely. There are many sociological benefits that are apparent through the introduction of outdoor education into a social environment. Several theorists have attempted to pin point the sociological benefits and some of these include an impact on an individual’s behaviour, lifestyle, relationships and much more. This report will aim to identify and discuss the sociological
NORTH GLASGOW COLLEGE
CREATIVE ARTS SPORT AND WELLBEING
1
Student’s Name: Rebecca Currie
Date: 15th February 2013
1 Class: HN2 Outdoor Education
2 Unit Title: Amosoa
Outcome (s) Outcome 1
Tutor: Nicola Craig
Word Count: 1565
PASS REMEDIATION
Outcome 1
Describe and evaluate the sociological benefits arising from participation in outdoor activities.
Knowledge and/or skills
Understanding of the theories and concepts of the sociological benefits arising from participation in outdoor activities.
The use of outdoor activities as a tool for personal and social development
Improving client performance through outdoor activities for human resource based organisations.
Assessment guidelines
To achieve this outcome each candidate will require written evidence to demonstrate their understanding of all aspects of the knowledge and /or skills section. This evidence will take the form of an extended response assignment of approximately 1500 words.
Contents Page Number
Introduction 4
Sociological Benefits from
Participation in Outdoor Activities
Why we participate
Experiential Learning
The Benefits 5
Benefits of outdoor education for individuals 6 with additional support needs
Outdoor providers
Conclusion
References 7
Introduction
The sociological benefits that arise from participation in outdoor activities has been researched and discussed widely. There are many sociological benefits that are apparent through the introduction of outdoor education into a social environment. Several theorists have attempted to pin point the sociological benefits and some of these include an impact on an individual’s behaviour, lifestyle, relationships and much more. This report will aim to identify and discuss the sociological
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