First Diploma Adventure Sports

Vocational qualification

In Nantwich

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    Vocational qualification

  • Location

    Nantwich

  • Duration

    1 Year

This popular course is designed to introduce you to the many opportunities within the adventure sports industry. You will receive instruction in a variety of outdoor sports and learn about related subjects, so you have a good foundation on which to build your new career in the great outdoors.

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Location

Start date

Nantwich (Cheshire)
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Reaseheath, CW5 6DF

Start date

On request

About this course

A combination of GCSEs at grades C/D including Maths and English

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Course programme

First Diploma Adventure Sports

Introduction
This popular course is designed to introduce you to the many opportunities within the adventure sports industry. You will receive instruction in a variety of outdoor sports and learn about related subjects, so you have a good foundation on which to build your new career in the great outdoors.

About the course
You will learn largely through practical instruction and will develop a wide range of skills and knowledge. You will be able to work towards nationally recognised qualifications with the British Canoe Union (BCU) and the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and other industry recognised qualifications such as your First Aid Certificate. You will enjoy lots of activities on and off campus, including at least one residential course.

The course includes
  • The adventure sports industry
  • The body in sport
  • Health, safety and injury in sport
  • Practical outdoor and adventurous activities
  • The sports industry
  • Work based project in sport
  • Leading outdoor and adventurous activities
  • Expedition experience
  • Work experience
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT


Length of the course
  • 1 year

What qualifications will I gain?
  • First Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Education)
  • Awards in canoeing, kayaking, sailing and first aid
  • Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT

Course options after this programme
  • National Certificate in Adventure Sports
  • National Diploma in Adventure Sports

Career options
  • Work in a sport shop
  • Work at a leisure club
  • Good preparation for public services

First Diploma Adventure Sports

Price on request