Outdoor Adventure

On this course you will:

• Take part in a variety of health and fitness activities. These may include kayaking, hill walking, running and gym work
• Improve your team working skills
• Improve your ability in English and Maths in preparation for progression
• Understand and develop the skills and qualities necessary to work in these industries
• Benefit from taking part in work experience
• Have guest speakers and visits to a range of leisure, sport and public service organisations

You will have assignments and coursework, with exams for Maths and English.

You will need a minimum of a grade 2 in English Language and Maths. If you don’t have a grade 4 in English and Maths, you will be required to study for this alongside your course. Plus, you will need two additional GCSEs at grade 2 or above, or equivalent. An interest in gaining a job in sport, leisure or the public sector is important.

This course is taught at The Rise, on our Queen Street site. You will have access to all the College facilities, including a student restaurant, full media suite, gym a fully equipped Learning Resource Centre (LRC) and access to the Haven Banks Outdoor Education Centre.

We have a range of teaching rooms which are bright, spacious classrooms, a fully equipped kitchen, and an IT Suite. The entire building was purpose-built with easy access to all floors. This site brings you closer to the wider resources and opportunities available at Exeter College.

A £75 resource fee applies.

The resource fee covers trips and visits, external speakers course material and any additional activities such as kayaking, mountain biking, first aid and expedition equipment.

There will also be some personal equipment that is required, such as walking boots and waterproofs. A full kit list will be given at your interview.