Sport (Outdoor and Adventure)
UCAS Code: C6T6
Foundation Degree in Science - FdSc
Entry requirements
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Applicants should have achieved 48 UCAS points plus 5 GCSEs including English, Maths and Science at grade C/4 or above. Equivalent qualifications may be accepted in lieu of GCSEs In addition applicants must have successfully completed a minimum of one year of Level 3 study and/or have significant industry experience. An initial assessment process may be used to inform the College of your current status. Some students may be asked to attend an interview. Applicants who believe they may be eligible for Accreditation of Prior Certificated and/or Experiential Learning (APCL/APEL) will be considered on an individual basis. If you have any queries in relation to entry qualifications, then please contact the University Centre directly.
About this course
The adventure and outdoor education programme will allow students to explore the fundamental core concepts of sport.
Initial aspects will cover the theory and application of outdoor and adventure sport while students will also develop their own skills across a range of activities. As the programme progresses the focus becomes more specialised, with an emphasis on coaching and leadership and introducing elements such as science and technology, business entrepreneurship and independent research.
Modules
• Practice in Adventure and Outdoor Education
• Principles of Adventure and Outdoor Education
• Anatomy and Physiology for Sport
• Sport as a Business
• Academic and Professional Development
• Work-Based Learning 1
Year 2
• Applied Expedition Skills
• Sustainability in Adventure and
Outdoor Education
• Science and Technology in Adventure
and Outdoor Education
• Coaching Theory and Sports Leadership
• Personal Research Project
• Work-Based Learning 2
Assessment methods
Assessments may include: coursework, examinations , presentations, Viva - Voce, continual assessments, practical assessments,
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Askham Bryan York Campus
School of Business, Leisure and Community Education and IT
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