1st year applied work
at Plas y Brenin
During their first year on the BAHons Outdoor Adventure Leadership course, students spent 5 weeks at Plas y Brenin
the National Mountain Centre, in North Wales. The focus of the first week was
to consider the core competencies used when operating in the outdoors, and in
that first week we kayaked, spent time in a canoe, rock climbed and had a day
on a mountain.
Over the subsequent four weeks, each group spent one week
focusing on each of these adventure sports.
Staying in the centre, the students also made good use of
the climbing wall and rolling pool in the evenings, as well as attending talks
from the staff at Plas y Brenin.
Here are some of the thoughts from 1st year students about their experiences at Plas y Brenin:
“The environment was incredible as it allowed so many
options”
“The instructors that work with us are really good… they
have a high level of experience”
“Plas y Brenin allowed me to have an outlook into a wider
avenue for my development. Coaches supplied feedback appropriately with
guidance and support”
“Experience exceptional, incredible instructors, incredible
environment”
“I gained considerable knowledge and practice in paddle
sports, climbing and mountaineering that serve as a good base for a career
start”
“Being able to
observe professional outdoor coaches has been very valuable”
“I gained top quality experience from top quality
instructors”
“Greatly improved upon my practical skills”
“Fantastic opportunity to gain personal experience and
expand own skills”
What did they
learn about?…
“The decision making process and instructor goes through
when determining what to do for the day”
“How an outdoor centre operates”
“Have gained a fantastic insight into the professional
conduct of those at the forefront of the industry”
To see some of the images from these weeks visit our
Facebook page…
For more information about undergraduate and postgraduate
studies at Uclan visit the website, or click on the links above.
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