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This course will provide you with the knowledge, skills, and experience needed to become a professional outdoor leader and adventure sport coach. You'll learn how to design and deliver safe and enjoyable outdoor activities, as well as how to assess and develop the leadership and coaching abilities of yourself and others. With a focus on environmental sustainability and social responsibility, you'll gain a deep understanding of the complex issues surrounding outdoor recreation and sport, and learn how to navigate these challenges ethically and responsibly.
Our course is designed in partnership with leading industry experts and organisations, ensuring that you receive the most up-to-date and relevant training. You'll have access to state-of-the-art facilities, including our dedicated outdoor activity centre, as well as opportunities for work experience and placements. Plus, with a strong focus on practical application, you'll be able to immediately apply your knowledge and skills in real-world situations.
At the University of Worcester, we pride ourselves on providing a supportive and inclusive learning environment that fosters personal growth and development. Our course is designed to help you achieve your full potential, with opportunities for networking, mentoring, and collaboration with peers and industry professionals. Plus, our location in the heart of the West Midlands provides easy access to a diverse range of outdoor recreation and sport opportunities.
Our Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching degree will prepare you for an exciting career in the outdoor industry. We offer a diverse range of modules, so you'll be able to tailor your degree and explore your interests. You will also develop your professional portfolio of practical skills, by applying your learning to sessions in the field.
The program is taught by our highly experienced team of staff, drawn from a range of outdoor adventure backgrounds. Our graduates have worked around the world as wilderness guides, outdoor educators, leaders in adventure travel companies and schools
96 UCAS Tariff points (for example, CCC at A Level), and GCSE English Language and Mathematics at Grade C/4 or above. A Disclosure and Barring Service may be required.
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Mandatory:
Foundations of Outdoor Leadership
Water-Based Personal Skills
Land-Based Personal Skills
Optional:
Foundations of Adventure Sport Coaching
Understanding Adventurous Environments
The Research Process
Applied Adventure Sports Coaching
Psychological Approaches to Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching
Pedagogy in Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching
Environmental Practice in Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching
Physiology of Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching
Water Based Coaching
Land Based Coaching
Dissertation
Expedition Leadership
Professional Placement (OLAC)
Contemporary Issues (OLAC)
Critical Learning & Teaching (OLAC)
Environmental Ethics in Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching
Developing Professional Practice in Outdoor Leadership & Adventure Sports Coaching
IELTS level 7.0 with no element below 6.5.
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