UNIVERSITY OF PUNE Faculty of Physical Education SYLLABUS CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ADVENTURE SPORTS

1. General Objectives of the Course:
To enable the student:
a) To become competent and committed professionals willing to perform the
identified tasks.
b) To use competencies and skills needed for becoming an effective adventure
instructor.
c) To inculcate rational thinking and scientific temper among the students.
d) To develop critical awareness about the social realities among the students.
e) The objective of this course is to provide students with a supervised professional
experience within an adventure sports setting under the direction of a supervisor at
that site.
2. Name of the course:
Certificate Course in Adventure Sports
3. Duration of the Course & Course Fees:
The duration of the course shall be of two months. The dates for commencement and
conclusion of the course shall be fixed by the Institution authorities.
The course fees will be Rs.
4. Eligibility for Admission:
Any Candidate who has passed HSC or any Other Equivalent Examination will be
eligible for the admission to the Certificate Course in Adventure Sports.
Intake: 50 Students
Selection Procedure: Group Discussion & Interview
5. Medium of Instruction and Examination:
Medium of Instruction for the Certificate Course in Adventure Sports Course will be
Marathi and/or English and questions papers shall be set in Marathi & English.
The candidate appearing for the Certificate Course in Adventure Sports Course
Examination will have the option of answering all papers either in English or in Marathi
in Part-I (Theory). This option can be exercised paper wise and not section wise or
question wise.
6. Structure of Certificate Course in Adventure Sports:
Area Part Head Marks
Theory
(External
Examination)
I
External
1 Adventure Sports 100
Total 100
Practical
(Internal
Examination)
II
Internal
2 Performance of Adventure activities 50
3 Photo & others PPT & Viva-voce 20
4
Report of specialization activity
(Record Book)
10
5 Planning & Organization of one activity 20
Total 100
Grand Total 200
Note:
Internal assessment & External assessment will be done by the institution conducting the
course. The Internal Assessment will be done by a Panel of two examiners as appointed
by the institution.
SCHEME OF EXAMINATION/ PATTERN OF EXAMINATION
Examination Fees:
Course fees include Examination fees.
Eligibility for appearing at Certificate in Course Adventure Sports Course
examination:
Student teachers should keep the terms with at least 75% attendance. He/she should
complete all the practical and other work allotted in all parts of the syllabus.
Centre of Examination:
The Theory and Practical Examination will be conducted in the institution campus.
Theory
The Theory Examination will be held at the end of the term. This examination will be of
three hours duration & carry 100 marks. Objective & Descriptive types of questions.
Practical:
The practical examination will be held before the theory examination. This examination
will be conducted separately & will carry 100 marks.
Sr.No. Practical Work Marks Evaluation
1 Performance of Adventure activities 50 Marks Internal Examiner
2 Photo & others PPT & Viva-voce 20 Marks Two Examiners
3 Report of specialization activity
(Record Book)
10 Marks Two Examiners
4 Planning & Organization of one activity 20 Marks Internal Examiner
Evaluation:
I) Theory Marks Minimum
Std of Passing
Adventure Sports 100 40
II) Practical
Performance in Adventure Activities
(Mountaineering/Water Sports/Aero Sports)
50 25
Photo & others PPT & Viva-voce 20 10
Report of one activity (Record Book) 10 10
Planning & Organization of one activity 20 10
Total 100 50
GRAND TOTAL 200 100

Standard of Passing:
1. A student must obtain minimum 40% of marks in theory paper.
2. A student must obtain 50% of marks in practical examination separately in internal
assessment.
3. A student must obtain 50% aggregate marks together in Theory & Practical
assessment to pass the Certificate in Adventure Sports examination as a whole.
Award of Class:
Theory:
Class will be awarded to the students at the end of the course on the basis of aggregate
marks obtained by him/her in theory part as shown in the table given below

Sr. No. Class Theory
1 First Class with Distinction 70% & above
2 First Class 60% & above but less than 70%
3 Higher Second Class 55% & above but less than 60%
4 Second Class 50% & above but less than 55%
5 Pass Class 40% & above but less than 50%

Practical:
There shall be a grade on the report card for the Practical assessment conducted. The
grades will be given as below
Marks Obtained Grade
90 & above O
70-89 A
60-69 B
50-59 C
Less than 50 Fail
Backlog of Courses:
Students will have to acquire at least 50 % marks. If he/she fails to do so, Re-examination
& practical work will be arranged for them during next certificate course.
Marks Weightage
Theory Paper: Adventure Sports
Sr. No.                                    Unit No.                                Topic Marks
1 1               Introduction to Adventure Sports                                        20
2 2               Introduction to Water Sports & AeroSports                       20
3 3               Introduction to Mountaineering                                          20
4 4               Safety Measures & Rescue Techniques                              20
5 5               Planning & Organization                                                      20
                   Total                                                                                         100

Practical
Sr. No.                         Topic                                                                     Marks
1                  Performance in Adventure Activities
             (Mountaineering/Water Sports/Aero Sports)                          50
2                  Photo & others PPT & Viva-voce                                         20
3                  Report of one activity (Record Book)                                  10
4                  Planning & Organization of one activity                             20
                                                                                                 Total            100
Issue of Transcript & Passing Certificate:
Within 15 days after the theory examination & the course the student shall be awarded
with the passing certificate by the institution conducting the course.

LECTURES AND WORKLOAD
Lectures:
Theory: 45 mins. Two lectures/day. Monday to Friday
Practical: Whole Day Saturday/Sunday
Workload:
(Theory & Practical):
Sr.No.                           Unit No.                                   Topic Marks               Theory           Practical
1 1                    Introduction to Adventure Sports              20                           20                 02 days
2 2                    Mountaineering                                             20                          20                  05 days
3 3                    Water Sports & Aero Sports                         20                          20                  06 days
4 4                    Safety Measures & RescueTechniques      20                           20                  03 days
5 5                    Planning & Organization                             20                           20                 04 days
                         Total                                                              100                         100                 20 days

THEORY

Get introduced to various types of adventure sports & Undergo some types of
Adventure Sports.
Know more about the fitness, fitness factors and training essential for adventure
expert.
Get knowledge of various safety procedures and signals
Undertake course of instruction in outdoor first-aid, risk management, mountain
weather, etc.
Develop and use inter-personal communication and apply this to a leadership
situation.
Take part in activities with staff, who are high performers, with extensive
experience in their pursuits.
Know the Tips for better organisation and planning of an Adventure activity.
Learn teaching progressions & ethics for teaching on a number of adventure
activities and be able to practise these with feedback.
SYLLABUS

CERTIFICATE COURSE IN ADVENTURE SPORTS
Paper: Adventure Sports
Unit I: Introduction to Adventure Sports
Definition, Classification of Adventure Sports
Mountaineering Water Sports Safaris Wild life Tourism
Trekking Aero sports Biking Speleology (Caving)
Rock Climbing Bungee Jumping Moto Sports Skiing
Scope of Adventure Sports: New Trends, Training Institutes, Job Opportunities,
Advantages & Disadvantages
Fitness Training: Physical Fitness Factors, Fitness Training & its Importance.
Practical:
Visits to Training institutes.
Fitness Training.

Unit II: Introduction to Water Sports & Aero Sports
Types of Water Sports: Canoeing, Kayaking, Rafting, Scuba Diving, Snorkelling,
Surfing, Water skiing
Rafting & Kayaking: Equipment & Clothing
Scuba Diving & Snorkelling: Equipment & Clothing
Types of Aero Sports: Ballooning, Hang gliding, Paragliding, Parasailing,
Skydiving
Hang gliding & Paragliding: Equipment & Clothing
Parasailing: Equipment & Clothing
Sites of Water & Aero Sports in India
Practical:
Visits to Water & Aero Sports sites
Canoeing, Rafting & Kayaking demo
Hang gliding, Para Gliding & Para Sailing demo
Practice of the above sports to the students is optional (if Possible).

Unit III: Introduction to Mountaineering
Definition of Mountaineering, Types: Trekking, Rock Climbing, Bouldering, Ice
Climbing, Wall Climbing
Trekking: Mountain Manners, Trek Planning, Trekking Sites in India.
Rock Climbing: Principles, Route Planning, Equipment, Clothing
Uses of Knots: Thumb, Reef, Clove Hitch, Fisherman, Simple Bowline, Figure of
Eight
Introduction to Techniques: Abseiling (Rappelling), Jumaring, River/Valley
Crossing Techniques, Bushcraft.
Practical:
Visits to Mountaineering, Trekking & Climbing Wall sites
Explanation & Teaching of knots
Demo & Practice of Rock Climbing, Abseiling, River/Valley Crossing
Techniques & Bushcraft

Unit IV: Safety Measures & Rescue Techniques
Safety Measures: Safety Equipment & Clothing
Introduction to Rescue Techniques & Stress Calls,
Injuries & first aid: classification of Injuries, General first aid
Practical:
Demo of Rescue Techniques & Stress Calls
First-Aid of Injuries, Bandaging & Carrying Techniques
Unit V: Planning & Organisation
Requirements for Planning & Organizing an Activity, Backpacking list.
Outdoor Management, Personality Development, Team Building, Cooperation,
etc.
Ethics & Qualities of an Adventure Expert
Practical:
Planning & Organisation of Adventure Activities.
Team Building & Personality Development Programs/Activities.

PRACTICAL
1. Performance in Adventure Activities: (Mountaineering/Water Sports/Aero Sports)
2. Photo & others PPT & Viva-voce
3. Report of one activity (Record Book)
4. Planning & Organization of one Adventure Activity

LIST OF BOOKS RECOMMENDED
Sr. No.                                 Name of the Book                                           Name of the Author
1                                         All for Adventure                  Kilpatrick, Irene/ Hall,Susan (ILT)
2                                         Adventure King,                                                 Betty
3                                         The Adventure                                                    Bradely, Stanley L.
4                                         The Adventure                                                    Sittser, J
5                                         The Adventure                                            Yost-Filgate, Susan (ILT)
6                                        Adventure London,                                              Jack
7                                        Adventure Sports                                         Kalpana Swaminathan
8                                        Guide to Adventure Sports                                 Drew, Emma
9                                        Wild Sports of the world: A Book of          Greenwood, James
                                          Natural History and Adventure
10                                      Mountain Bike Adventures in Washington’s    Kirkrndall, Tom
                                          North Cascades and Olympics
11                                      Mountain Bike                                                        Nealy, William
12                                      Extreme Sports                                                        Joe Tomlinson
13                                     Adventure Sports: Mountain Biking                    Sussana mills
14                                     Rafting: An Introduction                                        Romola Butalia
15                                     Scuba Diving: An Introduction                             RAJIV Butalia
16                                     Dinghy Sailing: The Essential Guide to               Sarah Ell
                                         Equipment & Techniques
17                                    Adventure Sports: Windsurfing                            Simon Bornhoft
18                                    Adventure Sports: Scuba Diving                           Lee William Harris
19                                    Water Sports Adventure                                         Waring, Rob
20                                    Paragliding: An Introduction                                 Romola Butalia
21                                    Beginning Gliding (Flying & Gliding)                  Derek Piggot
22                                    Advanced Rock Climbing                            John Long & Craig Luebben
23                                    Extreme Alpinism                                                    Mark Twight
24                                    The Complete Rock Climber                                  Malcolm Creasy
25                                    Medical Handbook for Mountaineers                   Peter Stede
26                                    Mountaineers                                                            Chris Bonnington
27                                   A Comprehensive Course on Climbing                 Michael Grey
28                                   The Mountaineering Handbook                              Craig Connally
29                                   Emergency Survival                                           Van Tilburg, Christopher
30                                   Extreme Sports Photography                                   David Spurdens

LIST OF EQUIPMENTS
Sr.                        ROCK CLIMBING         QUANTITY          WATER SPORTS       QUANTITY
1                              Ropes                    03 Static 03 Dynamic        Life jacket                 10 nos
2                              Slings                                  50 nos                     Helmet                     10 nos
3                              Harness                              10 nos                     Canoe                       Optional
4                             Carabineer                 25 screw25 plain             Raft                          Optional
5                             Étriers                                 3 nos
6                             Jumar                                   3 pairs
7                            Descender                           05 nos
8                            Mittens                                10 pair
9                            Tapes                                   05 nos
10                          Helmet                                 10 nos
11                          P.A. Shoes                          Personal
12                          Grigri                                    02 nos
13                          Tents                                     05 nos
14                          Carry mat                           Personal
15                         Torch/Flash light              Personal
16                         Sleeping bag                      Personal

Note:
1. If the Institute conducting the certificate course does not satisfy the above listed
equipment then the institute will not be allowed to conduct the course.
2. However the Institution conducting the course can take help from other
Recognised/Certified Institutes (Particular Adventure Activity) for conducting the
demo & practice of adventure activity. Provided proper care and safety of the student
as well the instructors is to be seen.

REFERENCE SITES
www.incredibleindia.com,
www.indmount.com
www.usaindians.com
www.indiaonestop.com
www.rockclimbing.com
www.expn.go.com
www.nzxsports.com
www.adventuresports.com
balloonindia@yahoo.com
www.answers.com
www.wikipedia.com
www.thebmc.co.uk