Edexcel BTEC Level 3 90-Credit Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Education)

Overview of the course:

Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills in a range of outdoor activities including mountain walking, rock climbing, mountain biking and kayaking. They will have a chance to visit a number of areas including the Lake District and Wales as part of expedition training. Learners will also develop their individual attributes through sport, fitness and outdoor education activities. In addition to learning about the outdoor education industry, learners will develop the skills required to start a chosen career in either the industry or in the Armed Forces.

Topics:

The course comprises of a combination of practical and academic units, including:
• Anatomy and physiology
• Assessing risk in sport
• Expedition Experience
• Leadership in Sport
• Skills for land based and water based outdoor adventurous activities
• Principles and practices in Outdoor Adventure

As part of the course you will have the opportunity to take part in a number of residential activities relating to the subject area:

• Army Look at Life Insight Course - A five day residential in May
• Outdoor Expedition - A three day residential in June