Certificate of Higher Education Adventure Sport

Embark on an exciting journey with Askham Bryan College’s Outdoor Adventure Sport programme, a 1-year full-time course designed to prepare you for a career in the adventure sports industry as an instructor. You'll develop both practical and theoretical expertise across disciplines, earn industry-recognised qualifications, and gain higher level skills needed to thrive in this fast-paced sector.

What you’ll learn:

Take your passion for the outdoors to the next level with our Adventure Sports Cert HE. Experience the thrill of rock-climbing, white-water kayaking, mountaineering, caving, and canyoneering while developing the skills, knowledge, and confidence to turn your hobby into a career.

Learning is hands-on and takes place through five exciting field trips, giving you the chance to apply theory in real-world settings. Along the way, you’ll have opportunities to achieve National Governing Body (NGB) qualifications, enhancing your employability and professional credentials.

Whether you’re aiming to lead expeditions, work in outdoor education, or take on adventurous careers worldwide, our Foundation degree combines practical adventure with academic insight to prepare you for the ultimate outdoor career.

Facilities & Location:
Train in our state-of-the-art gym and climbing wall and take advantage of our prime location in the heart of Yorkshire. With regular trips to the Yorkshire Dales, the Lake District, North Wales, and the Peak District, you’ll learn and develop your skills in some of the UK’s most iconic outdoor adventure landscapes. These trips offer hands-on experience in real-world environments, giving you the chance to grow both personally and professionally while enjoying some of the best outdoor adventure opportunities the UK has to offer.

Study Options:
Full-time 1-year Part-time study may be available – contact he@askham-bryan.ac.uk for more details.

This programme is awarded by Askham Bryan College.

Course Modules

Fundamental Skills for Rock, Mountain and Complex Environments
Leading Water-Based Activities
Sociology of Adventure Sport
Strength and Conditioning
Environmental Education

University Centre Askham Bryan fosters a diversity of skills through a range of engaging assessment methods tailored to hone industry standard subject skills, as well as transferable skills and graduate attributes. From traditional coursework to time-constrained assessments that sharpen quick thinking, with each assessment opportunity you can showcase your abilities. Engage in assessments that blend technology with information for adaptable problem-solving. Practical assessments bridge theory with real-world application, helping to shape your subject expertise. With our varied approach, learning isn't just about meeting standards—it's about discovering your potential within an educational landscape.