Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
- Course Type School Leaver
- Subject Area Outdoor Adventure
- Qualification Extended Certificate
- Study Mode: Full Time
- Course Level Level 2
- Course Length 1 year
This course is studied on its own and cannot be combined with other courses,
Overview
This specialist course builds on your experience of outdoor adventurous activities and starts to develop your leadership and planning skills.
Who is this course for?
Choose this course if you enjoy both outdoor and adventurous activities, as well as learning about health and fitness.
- What you will study
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On this course you will:
- Participate in a range of activities from kayaking to caving, beginning to take on the role of a guide and leader
- Combine practical work and theory, studying subjects like anatomy and physiology
- Develop your knowledge and ability in fitness testing and training
- Plan and lead a range of sports activities and gain work and expedition experience
- Have opportunities to achieve national governing body qualifications
What topics will I study?
The course consists of a total of 11 units of study which is made up of a number of specialist and core units:
Core Units
- Fitness for sport and exercise
- Practical sport performance
- Carrying out a sports related project
Specialist Units
- The mind and sports performance
- The sports performer in action
- Training for personal fitness
- Anatomy and physiology for sports performance
- Practical land based OAA
- Practical water based OAA
- Land based OAA leadership
- Water based OAA leadership
- Assessment
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Assignments, external examinations, observation and written work.
- Entry Requirements
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You will need a five GCSEs at grade 3 or above including 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.
You will also need the personal qualities for working in the outdoor adventure industry.
- Additional Costs
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Course fees (£170) to cover instructors, minibus use and equipment hire and National Governing Body training and some residentials – see resource leaflet (contact us for a copy)
Progression and careers
You could progress to the Level 3 qualification in Outdoor Adventure, an Outdoor Adventure Apprenticeship or work in the industry.
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How to apply
Ready to start your journey?
Applying is straightforward:
1) Complete our online application form
2) Submit your GCSE results or predicted grades
3) Attend an interview
4) Receive your offer and enrol
What our students think?
“My course is really hands-on and practical, teaching us skills that you don’t get in the classroom. I really enjoy the theory too, we look at things like sports nutrition, health and safety and the history of the industry. The facilities at Haven Banks are fantastic.” Read more >
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