Unit 8: Outdoor activities (LEVEL 2)

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1 Unit 8: Outdoor activities (LEVEL 2) Learning outcomes By completing this unit candidates will develop knowledge, understanding and practical skills associated with the outdoor activity sector of the sports industry. They will develop an understanding of the scope of outdoor provision and the effect outdoor activities have on personal effectiveness, social skills and self-esteem. Candidates will produce evidence to meet the unit assessment objectives in order to show that they understand: the characteristics of outdoor adventure activities the role of public, private and voluntary organisations in the provision of outdoor adventure activities the benefits of participation in outdoor adventure activities the hazards and hazard prevention measures associated with outdoor adventure activities. Candidates will also demonstrate practical skills and review their performance whilst participating in outdoor adventure activities. Assessment objectives 1 Describe the characteristics of four outdoor adventure activities 2 Profile three outdoor activities centres which provide the outdoor adventure activities described in Assessment Objective 1 Knowledge, understanding and skills Examples of outdoor adventure activities: climbing (eg rock climbing, abseiling) watersports (eg canoeing, windsurfing) trekking (eg hillwalking, orienteering) caving (eg caving, potholing) Characteristics: exposure to risk time required equipment required preparation necessary venue/location for activity skills required Private organisations (eg outdoor activity centres, activity holiday organisations, residential camps) Public organisations (eg Plas-y-Brenin in North Wales, National Sports Centres, eg Holme Pierrepoint in Nottinghamshire) Voluntary organisations (eg Scouts, Guides, YHA centres) Profile: location, age, size range of facilities and activities opening times, charges ownership public, private, voluntary OCR Level 2 Nationals in Sport 1

2 Assessment objectives 3 Describe the benefits of participation in outdoor adventure activities for three community groups 4 Identify possible hazards involved in participation in a range of outdoor adventure activities and explain measures used to reduce risk 5 Take part in three outdoor adventure activities and review own performance Knowledge, understanding and skills Community groups: Prince s Trust Duke of Edinburgh Award Scouts/Guides groups with special requirements corporate clients youth offenders students from schools and colleges Benefits: increased confidence promotion of social skills team building enhanced decision making increased health and fitness awareness of outdoor adventure Hazards: outdoor environment inappropriate supervision/tuition poor equipment unforeseen weather conditions illness poor organisation, inexperience of instructors Measures to reduce risk: licensing qualified instructors kit lists/equipment checks preparation and planning (eg weather check, first aid kit, mobile phone) Examples of outdoor adventure activities: climbing (eg rock climbing, abseiling) watersports (eg canoeing, windsurfing) trekking (eg hillwalking, orienteering) caving (eg caving, potholing) Reviewing performance: individual experiences nature of activity techniques learnt adherence to safety procedures equipment used significant events and/or personal achievements strengths/weaknesses development of social and interpersonal skills 2 OCR Level 2 Nationals in Sport

3 Assessment This unit is centre-assessed and externally moderated. In order to achieve this unit candidates must produce a portfolio of evidence showing that they can meet all of the assessment objectives. Portfolios of work must be produced independently. They will need to be made available, together with witness statements and any other supporting documentation, to the OCR Visiting Moderator when required. Centres must confirm to OCR that the evidence produced by candidates is authentic. An OCR Centre Authentication Form is provided in the Centre Handbook and includes a declaration for assessors to sign. It is a requirement of the QCA Common Criteria for all Qualifications that proof of authentication is received. Guidance on assessment and evidence requirements Access to the outdoor environment is essential for delivery of this unit. Outdoor adventure activities must be undertaken in line with national governing body guidelines. All activities must be risk assessed. Centres without the necessary qualified staff may choose to deliver the practical parts of this unit through a recognised outdoor activity centre or centres. Where external centres are used it is strongly recommended that they are licensed by the Adventure Activities Licensing Authority to ensure that candidates safety is a priority. This unit has links with Unit 1: The sporting environment and Unit 2: Health, safety and prevention of injury in sport. Activities should be selected with regard to candidates previous experiences and knowledge. This may involve travelling to suitable locations and/or extending into multi-day trips/expeditions. The organisation of activities should be undertaken by the tutor, although candidates could be involved in selecting suitable activities and/or decision-making where appropriate, eg route planning for an expedition or identification of a suitable activity centre. Where centres are used for activity experience, these should be used for Assessment Objective 2 to make profiles relevant. For Assessment Objective 3 it would be beneficial for candidates to access community group literature or to meet community group members to enable a more accurate assessment of benefits. If possible, candidates should also be encouraged to participate in these groups (eg Duke of Edinburgh Award). Alternatively, staff and instructors at outdoor activity centres will be able to provide much of the information for this assessment objective. Each of the three activities for Assessment Objective 5 could be undertaken during one trip, although centre resources might dictate that each activity should be delivered on separate occasions, which is still acceptable. Assessment of this unit could be through a logbook which would allow candidates to build up a plan of preparation, record of participation and review of performance. This log could be centre devised allowing candidates to explore suitable resources and record findings appropriately. For Assessment Objective 5 the review of performance should be based on tutor/instructor/peer feedback and candidate experience. It is possible to generate the evidence for all of the assessment objectives in this unit during one residential visit. Candidates may provide portfolio evidence for all of the assessment objectives in this unit using a range of presentation techniques. This may include written work, diaries, communication OCR Level 2 Nationals in Sport 3

4 logbooks, the use of video, audio tapes, presentations, and assessor testimony/witness statements. Where candidates demonstrate competence, centres should record skills demonstrated on appropriate recording documentation. Signposting to Key Skills! The unit contains opportunities for developing the Key Skill, and possibly for generating portfolio evidence, if teaching and learning is focused on that aim. Key Skill reference Key Skill reference Key Skill reference C2.1a! N2.1 ICT2.1! C2.1b! N2.2a ICT2.2! C2.2! N2.2b ICT2.3! C2.3! N2.2c N2.2d N2.3 Mapping to National Occupational Standards Occupational Standards Sport Recreation and Allied Occupations Unit number B24 D25 D32 Title Plan outdoor recreation programmes Contribute to adventurous activities Contribute to participants exploration and understanding of the natural environment Resources This section provides suggestions of suitable resources. The list is neither prescriptive nor exhaustive, and candidates should be encouraged to gather information from a variety of sources. Some suggested resources are intended for Tutor use. The resources in this section were current at the time of production. Books Caplan, G., Smith, P. (2005) Sport OCR National Level 2 Heinemann Cooper, G. (1998) Hunt, J., Hitchin, P. (1998) Ogilvie, K. (2005) Outdoors with Young People: A Leader's Guide to Outdoor Activities, the Environment and Sustainability Russell House Publishing Residential Course Planner Groundwork Leading and Managing Groups in the Outdoors Websites Adventure Activities Licensing Authority. URL: This website contains important information for anyone delivering outdoor adventure activities for young people. 4 OCR Level 2 Nationals in Sport

5 Bluedome. URL: Features articles describing climbing adventures, a guide to climbs around the UK, news and reviews, and links to other websites. British Canoe Union. URL: British Orienteering Federation. URL: Institute for Outdoor Learning. URL: Royal Yachting Association. URL: The British Mountaineering Council. URL: The Ramblers Association. URL: UK Climbing. URL: OCR Level 2 Nationals in Sport 5

6 Grading Assessment Objective AO1 Describe the characteristics of four outdoor adventure activities AO2 Profile three outdoor activities centres which provide the outdoor adventure activities described in Assessment Objective 1 AO3 Describe the benefits of participation in outdoor adventure activities for three community groups AO4 Identify possible hazards involved in participation in a range of outdoor adventure activities and explain measures used to reduce risk AO5 Take part in three outdoor adventure activities and review own performance Pass Candidates provide a basic description of the characteristics of four outdoor adventure activities. Candidates provide a basic profile of three outdoor activities centres which provide the outdoor adventure activities described in Assessment Objective 1 Candidates provide a basic description of the benefits of participation in outdoor adventure activities for three different community groups. Candidates identify some of the possible hazards involved in participation in a range of outdoor adventure activities and provide a basic explanation of the measures used to reduce risk. Candidates take part in three outdoor adventure activities. Candidates provide a brief, and not always accurate, review of their own performance. Merit Distinction Candidates provide a detailed description of the characteristics of four outdoor adventure activities. Candidates provide a detailed profile of three outdoor activities centres which provide the outdoor adventure activities described in Assessment Objective 1 Candidates provide a detailed description of the benefits of participation in outdoor adventure activities for three different community groups. Candidates identify key possible hazards involved in participation in a range of outdoor adventure activities and provide a detailed explanation of the measures used to reduce risk. Candidates take part in three outdoor adventure activities. Candidates provide a detailed and accurate review of their own performance. Candidates provide a comprehensive description of the characteristics of four outdoor adventure activities. Candidates provide a comprehensive profile of three outdoor activities centres which provide the outdoor adventure activities described in Assessment Objective 1 Candidates provide a comprehensive description of the benefits of participation in outdoor adventure activities for three different community groups. Candidates identify many of the possible hazards involved in participation in a range of outdoor adventure activities and provide a thorough explanation of the measures used to reduce risk. Candidates take part in three outdoor adventure activities. Candidates provide a comprehensive and accurate review of their own performance. 6 OCR 2 Level Nationals in Sport