BSc (Hons) Adventure Sports Management

BSc (Hons) Adventure Sports Management

Introduction
This proposed new course combines theory and practical teaching to allow you to develop the skills and experience needed for a career in adventure sports.
Practical sessions and residential courses will help you develop your skills and experience in a number of outdoor adventure activities, including canoeing, kayaking, mountain biking, climbing, sailing and mountain walking.
The opportunity to pursue coaching qualifications in mountain leadership, single pitch climbing, paddlesport and sailing is supported by our highly qualified and experienced team. These will greatly enhance your career choices.
With our support and guidance you will also develop your ability in a range of academic subjects, designed to broaden your understanding of the adventure sports industry.

Course Structure

Year 1

• Sport and Exercise Science
  
• Water-based Adventure Sports
  
• Land-based Adventure Sports
  
• Business Management and Law
  
• Principles of Outdoor Education
  
• Academic and Professional Development
  
• Work-based Learning
  

Year 2

• Principles of Coaching
  
• Philosophy of Adventure Education
  
• Marketing
  
• Human Resource Management
  
• Management of Risk
  
• Countryside Recreation
  
• Work-based Project
  

Year 3 - proposed ares of study

• Final year dissertation
  
• Expedition skills and planning
  
• Sustainability and outdoor adventure
  
• Facilitating experiential outdoor learning
  
• Reflective practice for outdoor practitioners
  
• Managing people and facilities for the outdoors
  

Length of the course

• 3 years full-time or 1 year 'top-up' from a Foundation Degree
  

Application:

• Apply through UCAS
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• Course code: to be confirmed
  
• Institution code: CHSTR 55
  
• Campus code: R
  

Further study:

• Postgraduate Study
  
• Further professional qualifications
  

Career options

• Adventure sports management