National Diploma Adventure Sports

National Diploma Adventure Sports

Introduction
This very exciting course is designed to give you training and nationally recognised qualifications in the fast-growing adventure activity industry. If you like a challenge - this is the course for you!

About the course
You will cover 18 units in this two year programme, enjoy at least one residential course in this country or abroad and gain valuable experience during a work placement in the summer after your first year. Your qualification will be worth three A levels and is highly regarded by universities if you want to progress onto a degree course.

The course includes

• The adventure sports industry
  
• Sport leadership skills
  
• Expedition experience
  
• Outdoor and adventurous activities
  
• Preparation for sport
  
• Health, safety and injury
  
• Work experience
  
• Working with children
  
• Event planning
  
• Introduction to ecology
  
• Business in sport
  
• Impact and sustainability
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT (dependent on previous qualifications)
  

Length of the course

• 2 years
  

What qualifications will I gain?

• National Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Education)
  
• National Navigation Award Scheme
  
• First Aid
  
• British Canoe Union Awards
  
• Royal Yachting Association Awards
  
• Mountain Bike Leaders Award
  
• NCFE Activity Leadership Level 2
  
• Functional skills in Maths, English or ICT
  

Course options after this programme

• Foundation Degree/Degree in Adventure Sports Management or related area
  

Career options

• Work at outdoor centre
  
• Work for equipment manufacturers
  
• Leisure/holiday company work