Course summary

Do you have a thirst for adventure? Do you enjoy the outdoors? If so, would you like to develop a career in the outdoor and adventurous activities? This course is designed to take you on a challenging and enjoyable journey using the outdoor environment as a basis for developing applied academic knowledge and practical skills. Active and experiential learning are central to the programme, providing students with opportunities to develop their personal skills in range of outdoor activities, achieve industry qualifications and critically evaluate the outdoor environment. The course is delivered through a partnership between Ulster University Sport NI and Tollymore National Outdoor Centre, all staff are active in the outdoors, passionate and are industry recognised educators. The stunning scenery of Northern Ireland provides the backdrop for the course, much of the learning will take place in locations such as the Mourne Mountains and the North Coast. These inspiring environments will provide the reference point for exploring the theory and practice of outdoor sports coaching. The overall aims of the programme are;

• to develop skilled outdoor professionals with the potential to inspire, communicate effectively, think critically, and innovate.

• to critically evaluate contemporary outdoor adventure practice in the context of coaching, leadership, management, technical skills, and environmental perspectives.

• to produce graduates who have gained experience of an in-depth and critical investigation of contemporary issues in the outdoor adventure sector.

• to prepare students for the workplace and further study at post graduate level.

• to enable students to develop their personal performance, entrepreneurship and professional skills through work-based learning in an outdoor adventure setting.

• to critically evaluate the environment and how it is integrated with human interactions and sustainable change.