PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice
Postgraduate
Blended learning in Thurso
Description
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Type
Postgraduate
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Methodology
Blended
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Location
Thurso (Scotland)
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Duration
Flexible
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Start date
September
The PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice signals an important development for the adventure and therapy sectors, offering an innovative approach to defining and upholding professional standards for outdoor and adventure-based therapeutic practice.
Placing therapeutic theory and practice in professional adventure settings, this programme is essential for anyone wishing to expand into this field and enhance knowledge of therapeutic interventions in the outdoors.
You will undertake critical examination of the theory and evidence base for outdoor and adventure therapies, as well as reflective practice in building a therapeutic relationship with participants. Group work complements individual study, allowing you to gain experience of therapeutic techniques and ideas, and develop your understanding of them in real-world, outdoor settings.
Your subsequent career path will be unique to you, depending on your prior experience and qualifications. While the interdisciplinary nature of the programme will encourage and support you in building a community of practice, individual reflection will be key to defining your progression route out of the programme.
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About this course
+ 2:1 Honours degree or above
+ Alternatively, an honours degree, ordinary degree, or degree equivalent qualification, PLUS relevant work experience at a suitable level within an organisation, will be considered
+ In addition to the above, you will be considered based on aspects of experiential and professional qualifications, particularly in relation to therapeutic knowledge, outdoor competence, and relevant professional experience. You should preferably be able to demonstrate evidence of experience, knowledge and/or competence in two of these three areas, although these are intended mainly for guidance and applicants will be assessed on a case-by-case basis
+ Unlock your future potential: focus on professional specialisation and synthesis of academic knowledge to shape your future
+ Be part of the story: become a future-shaper of the adventure sector with this innovative new and unique programme
+ Learn in your place at your pace (with some face to face!): supported online learning across all three modules, with two 1-week residential components based in Scotland
+ Learn with Adventure Therapy experts with worldwide experience
+ Access to outstanding adventure facilities set amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK during two residential courses
+ Opportunities to receive tailored outdoor-activity skill development and professional NGB training and assessment with the School of Adventure Studies' continuous professional skills development*
*can be arranged around in-module residential courses for visiting students
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Subjects
- Outdoor
- Therapy
- Adventure
- Outdoor therapy
- Adventure therapy
- Outdoor environments
- Sports and adventure
- School of Adventure Studies
Teachers and trainers (1)
UHI Academic staff in partners
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Course programme
PgCert
Core modules:
- Theoretical basis of outdoor and adventure therapies
- Reflexive therapeutic practice in outdoor environments
- Therapeutic programming in outdoor and adventure practice
How will I study my course?
- Part-time (structured)
- Part-time (unstructured)
- You will learn through a combination of video-conference lectures and tutorials, and online study via the university's virtual learning environment (VLE), with support from your tutors. You will also learn applied knowledge and practical skills through two mandatory residential experiences based in Scotland
How long will my course last?
- Part-time (structured): 1 year @ 21 hours per week
- Part-time (unstructured): 2-4 years @ 3.5-7 hours per week (per module)
Number of hours per week indicates the total number of hours you should dedicate to the course, which includes time spent in lectures and your own time spent on individual study and research.
Where can I study my course?
- North, West and Hebrides - Fort William campus
- You can study the video-conference lectures and tutorials, and online study elements of this course from anywhere in the world, including your local campus
- You will also be required to attend two mandatory residential experiences based in Scotland. You will be enrolled and supported by staff at UHI North, West and Hebrides
Start date
- September
Additional information
https://uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/pgcert-outdoor-and-adventure-therapeutic-practice/#tabanchor
PgCert Outdoor and Adventure Therapeutic Practice