Students take on the Brecon Beacons
Published 25 May 2012
Students from Sport and Exercise Science BSc(Hons) have returned from testing their survival skills in the Brecon Beacons. The three-day challenge in the Welsh mountains forms part of the Expedition Physiology and Survival Medicine module.
Brecon Beacons 2012
Students completed navigation and survival scenarios. They also had their first experience of wild camping and stove cooking.
Senior lecturer Dr Alan Richardson explains the benefits of the expedition: “It really challenges the students to work as a team and takes them out of their comfort zone. They need to think for themselves but also consider the needs of others within the group. Such challenges really help develop the students’ confidence, cohesion and understanding of leadership.”
Brecon Beacons 2012 - Taking a break
The expedition was lucky with the weather with temperatures rising above 20°C. Staff and students all enjoyed the challenge and are hoping for the same excellent weather conditions next year.