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Sports & Outdoors
Working in the sport and outdoor
education industry means you will always be part of a huge team
effort – whether it is providing activities such as raft-building,
kayaking and mountain biking to local school or youth groups, or
working as a personal trainer or sports development
officer.
These areas benefit from
strong government backing – with the 2012 Olympics fast
approaching, it comes as no surprise that around 620,000 people are
currently employed in the sports and fitness industry. There are
roles for various tastes and abilities in both sectors, but you
will have to be fit, highly motivated and confident as the working
environment can be physically challenging, dangerous and often
involves you taking responsibility for the safety and welfare of
those you are teaching. These kind of jobs will call for you to
enjoy working with people, be level-headed and have good
communication skills, too.
If you are adventurous,
energetic and dynamic, our Sport and Outdoor Education courses will
enable you to study and specialise in subjects including water
and land-based outdoor and adventurous activities,
expeditions, leadership in sport, sports coaching and training and
fitness.
The courses will help you to
develop the skills needed within the industry, as well
as offering a range of qualifications which will help you
progress your career by gaining employment or moving on to higher
education. You will also benefit from the strong industry links the
College has with a wide range of outdoor activity providers, which
enable us to offer you a diverse selection of work placements both
in the UK and across Europe. Completing one of these qualifications
really could be your passport to see the rest of the world!