Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)

This course, equivalent to 3 A-levels, is designed to provide you with the range of supervisory and core transferable skills, people skills and opportunities to gain the practical qualifications needed for you to obtain employment at a supervisory/managerial level within outdoor adventure and related industries; or to progress to a Level 4 programme. This course is also available as a 1 year programme Level 3 Diploma.

It is essential that your Initial Assessment results show that you are working at Level 2. You will also need to have achieved 5 GCSEs at grades A-C, including English, Maths and Science.

This course is aimed at students who show a keen interest and would like to pursue a career in the outdoor activity industry. Learning is through practical sessions linked to classroom theory using the range of on-site facilities and local activity venues. Subjects include:

• Alternative pursuits for outdoor adventure
• Equipment and facilities for outdoor and adventurous activities
• Impact and sustainability in outdoor adventure
• Leading land-based/water-based outdoor and adventurous activities
• Outdoor adventure expeditions
• Principles and practices in outdoor adventure
• Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport
• Work experience

Students will also participate in the following activities and where possible have the opportunity for NGB training/assessment:

• Kayaking/canoeing
• Mountain biking
• Rock climbing/mountaineering
• Sailing/power boating
• Surfing

Functional Skills
You will also work towards nationally recognised functional qualifications in English, Maths and ICT.

Successful students may progress on to a Foundation Degree in Outdoor Adventure Management (see our University Level online course guide for further details). Employment may typically be found within the outdoor adventure industry.

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