Values & Benefits of Outdoor Education: Outdoor exercise contributes greatly to health lifestyle

Outdoor exercise contributes greatly to health lifestyle

The purposeful use of leisure time is increasingly seen as making an important contribution to a fulfilling lifestyle.

Outdoor recreation introduces the UPS learner to a range of worthwhile affordable leisure pursuits which will enrich their future lives, and develops their skills and knowledge which are essential for safe participation.

Outdoor exercise contributes greatly to health and fitness and continuing participation in outdoor pursuits encourages the maintenance of a healthy lifestyle into middle age and beyond.

Adaptation: M. Cope original draft English Outdoor Council 2011

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The Sport and Public Service Directorate at Chesterfield College has over 10 years of experience delivering high quality outdoor and residential experiences to a range of learners ages 14-25 with a variety of individual needs. We have a superbly qualified team including expertise in expeditions, climbing, canoeing, archery, self defence, teambuilding skills and personal confidence building. All this is underpinned by a dedication to safeguarding and health and safety legislation which is second to none in the education sector. Over the last 10 years we have conducted in excess of 90 multi-night residential experiences catering for over 4000 learners with a flawless accident record.

We also enable learners to achieve significant additional qualifications while engaging in residential experiences to improve their employability and enhance their CV such as, L1 Personal Development for the Outdoor Industry, L2 Volunteering and National Navigation Awards.

Debra Gray
Head of Learning - Sport and Public Services
Chesterfield College