Hartpury College Prospectus

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Outdoor Adventure at Hartpury

If you love working in the great outdoors, meeting new people and leading a team, a career in outdoor adventure could be perfect for you. Our courses will give you the theory and practical experience for a rewarding role that could see you working anywhere in the world.

Sport and OutdoorActivities Level 3 This BTEC diploma will explore the principles and practices of outdoor adventure through classroom sessions and practical activities on land and water. The water sports day will give you the chance to work towards National Governing Body awards. You'll also go climbing and hillwalking and work towards vocational qualifications. You’ll have access to outdoor adventure centres in the local area, to put your classroom learning into practice. Complete a period of work experience – with the opportunity to work with outdoor providers in the UK, France and Spain for an international perspective. Sport (Outdoor Adventure) Level 2 If you’re looking to transition to Level 3 study but don't have the grades to do so straight from school, our Level 2 BTEC diploma is for you. You’ll gain practical skills in a range of outdoor activities including sailing, canoeing, climbing and hill walking. Complete work experience to gain first-hand experience in the real world. Your modules could include anatomy, physiology, leading sports activities and sports injuries. On successful completion you could progress on to our Level 3 Foundation Diploma Sport and Outdoor Activities or Level 3 90 Credit Diploma / Foundation Diploma Uniformed Public Services.

Your progression opportunities Our students have gone on to complete degrees in outdoor adventure, leadership, sports science, business and management at a range of universities. This could lead to a career as a:

•• Paddlesport Instructor •• Watersports Instructor •• Climbing Instructor •• Sailing Instructor •• Sports Nutritionist •• Sports Psychologist

•• Sports Coach •• Ski Instructor

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of Level 3 Sport and Outdoor Activities students progress on to further study or employment

(Hartpury 2018-19)

We’re in the heart of Gloucestershire, with the Forest of Dean, Malvern Hills and Brecon Beacons on our doorstep