This is a practical, work-related course, ideal if you want to pursue a career in the sport, fitness and recreation industry, perhaps at an outdoor adventure centre or team building camp/centre, or go on to study a degree in outdoor adventure.
You will normally need to have one of the following:
A minimum of 4 GCSE's at C grade
A BTEC First Diploma in a related subject at Merit level
An intermediate GNVQ in a related subject
Appropriate work experience
The course is made up of units, 7 core units and 12 specialist units:
The core units are:
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
The Physiology of Fitness
Assessing Risk in Sport
Fitness Training and Programming
Leadership in Sport
Principles and Practices in Outdoor Adventure
Equipment and Facilities for Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
The specialist units are:
Sports Coaching
Current Issues in Sport
Organising Sports Events
Sport as a Business
Impact and Sustainability in Outdoor Adventure
Environmental Education for Outdoor Adventure
Skills for Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Skills for Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Leading Land-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Leading Water-based Outdoor and Adventurous Activities
Outdoor and Adventurous Expeditions
Alternative Pursuits for Outdoor Adventure
Modules will draw on different assessment strategies which will include assignments, practical activities, group work, end of module tests, presentations, peer group assessment
You can go on to study degrees in sport at university or here at college in the following areas:
Sports Studies
Leisure Management
Recreation Management
Outdoor Adventure
Teacher Training
At college we offer a Foundation Degree in Sport, Health and Exercise and a BSc (Hons) in Applied Sport, Health and Exercise.
You could go and work within the outdoor adventure industry in the following areas:
Outdoor Education/Adventure Centres
Leisure Centres
Coaching
The BTEC Extended Diploma comprises of 19 units of work which is the equivalent of 3 'A' Levels.
Additional study (home based study) will be required to complete the course and this is a minimum of 15 hours per week.
There will be a cost for Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), approx. £250.
There will also be an additional cost for trips throughout the two years of the course. This can be discussed at interview.
Please contact the Advice Shop for details of costs and start dates.
Please note that although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, course information, costs where applicable and attendance details may change.
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