NC Advanced Outdoor Pursuits

NC Advanced Outdoor Pursuits

Course Aims:
This course provides an opportunity for you to push your practical performance to a higher level while developing your coaching/instruction skills and underpinning knowledge. The course is a mixture of practical and theory, designed to equip you with the necessary abilities for success within employment or Higher Education.

Course Content:
SQA units up to Higher level and also relevant National Governing Body awards in most of the following areas:
, , Sporting Activities - Alpine Skiing, Archery, Climbing, Hill Walking, Orienteering, Sailing, Sea Kayaking, Windsurfing
, British Expedition Leaders Award
, Working with Others
, Work Experience
, Resistance Training
, Human Physiology in the Development of Performance
, Sports Coaching Techniques
, Small Powered Boats
, Communication 4,

Progression Opportunities:
Successful students may progress onto HNC Sports Coaching, Outdoor Pursuits or other related areas. Attendance record and commitment to the course will also be considered for successful articulation.

Career Potential:
Employment in an outdoor pursuits environment at trainee instructor level. Opportunities exist for students to gain seasonal employment with activity holiday organisations here and abroad.

Course Assessment:
Practical and theory components of the course will be continuously assessed throughout the year for each unit.