Being active outdoors

When does this start and end?

At the moment we have no available dates for this academic year. We will be updating our courses later this term for 2023 – 2024 dates.

What are the entry requirements?

No formal qualifications are required to study this course. A willingness to learn is essential.

How much does this cost?

FREE*

* This course is fully funded for eligible students.

If you are not eligible, the cost of the course is £25.00. If you choose to stay residentially, and you are not eligible via the residential funding assessment, there will be an additional fee to pay. The vast majority of students are eligible to study and stay residentially for free and we will confirm when you apply.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Course description

Do you feel that you would like be more active? Outdoor activity is so good for your physical and mental health and wellbeing. This short course is designed to support you to use the outdoors to become more active.

You will learn about the physiological and mental effects of being active in the outdoors, how to eat well to sustain energy, prevent injury, and evaluate activities for effectiveness and enjoyment. You will explore and experience a range of approaches, so be prepared to take part in activities and exercises in the beautiful parkland of Wentworth Castle Gardens.

What can this course lead to?

Other outdoor courses are available such as Intro to Navigation for Walkers, Intro to Leading Group Walks, Forest Confidence and Forest Skills.

Introduction

This is an introductory level course for beginners and requires no formal qualifications to apply.

Found out about Progression

Our outdoor courses provide a great opportunity for people to learn teamwork and communications skills, and how to work on their own initiative, as well as developing new skills and knowledge. The grounds of our beautiful college provide an alternative classroom environment where you can begin your journey into education and start to feel more confident about moving on to other courses. Join us and see where you path leads you.

Nicky Straughan Curriculum Manager

“I am enjoying being back in education - learning, meeting awsome people and getting my confidence back.” - Craig
Learn more about Craig's story

Staying residential was the perfect way for me to learn. As well as the course subject, which everyone is involved in, learning extends beyond the class room.

Being residential added to this experience, as one really felt part of a learning community.

Awesome tutors and a very friendly place. I wish I was still there.

I was made to feel that I did matter and that I was worthy. I was encouraged and supported when I thought I couldn't do it. Despite all the failures I had previously had at other places, I did it at Northern College because I was supported by people who believed in me.