Other Courses
Other courses are often offered by the School of Sport and Outdoor Studies at St Martin's.
Details of individual courses and the application process will be posted below, as each course becomes available.
Please visit the current Undergraduate Prospectus by clicking on the image.
Short Courses
Location: Ambleside
Outdoor-related Short Courses
Personal & Social Education
19 - 23 March 2007, Ambleside
Neuro-Linguistic programming and Transactional Analysis. Challenge, comfort zones and emotional safety. Self-esteem, image and identity. Interests, attitudes and values. Active listening.
The Planning and Evaluation of Outdoor Experiences
23 - 27 April 2007
Planning models. Leadership models. Metaphorical planning. Planning and evaluation in practice. Application of leading, instructing, teaching, coaching and facilitation styles. Approaches to session evaluation.
The Management of Safety Outdoors
18-22 June 2007
The philosophy of risk/safety management. Models & significant case histories. Safety structures and systems. Writing policy documents, safety frameworks and reports. Safety management and the law. Child protection; employee protection.
Physiological Issues in Outdoor Education
16 - 18 May and 21 - 22 May 2007
Simple anatomy. The human energy balance. Diet & nutrition. Basic physiological response to environmental extremes of temperature. Energy expenditure, equipment and physiology. Training. Basic treatment of miscellaneous conditions common in the outdoors. NB: This course includes significant physical activity.
Delivery of each module is Monday to Friday, 9.00- 5.00, for one week with written assessment due two weeks after the end of the module.
Each module is worth 15 credits and may be used as APL (accreditation of prior learning) for entry into Higher Education.
Modules are non-residential and cost £150 each.
For more information, please contact:
Sarah Glass at SAGlass@ucsm.ac.uk or 01539 430 347.
Development Training
OSS403: Reflexive Practitioner - Friday 16 March 2007 (eve) to Tuesday 20 March inclusive
OSS408: Groupwork - Tuesday 19 June 2007 to Friday 22 June 2007 inclusive.
For further information contact the programme administrator Sarah Glass or go to the MA in Development Training website http://www.devtrg.ucsm.ac.uk.
Location: Lancaster
Digital Media for Creative Teaching and Learning
Students learning through the use of digital video and podcasting are fantastic ways to inject some fun and creativity into the classroom. This one-day workshop shows you how.
Workshops will be held on:
7, 12, 14, 15, 21 & 28 February
7, 14, 15, 16, 17, 21 & 28 February
2, 3 and 4 April
To book your place please contact Christine Armstrong on 01524 526536 or e-mail carmstrong@ucsm.ac.uk
or visit our digital media website:
http://www.digitalteachingandlearning.co.uk
Coaching Awards
Location: Ambleside, Carlisle and Lancaster
Coaching award courses are organised through the sports facility at each campus and feature:-
* Athletics Level 1
* Football – Level 1; Key Stage 2; Key Stage 3 /4
* Netball Level 1
* School Gymnastics Club Award Primary/Secondary
* Dance – Key Stage 2; Key Stage 3 / 4
* Basketball Level 1
* Badminton
* Tennis Key Stage 2; Key Stage 3 / 4
* Good Practice and Child Protection
* Equity in Your Coaching
Fitness Training Awards
Location: Lancaster
Courses are not currently timetabled. Please submit a General Enquiry via our Contact page.