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Adventure Performance and Coaching
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 4 Years
- Full-Time
- September 2027
- Undergraduate
- North, West and Hebrides
- Awarded by:
- University of the Highlands and Islands
Course summary
Combine the skills and knowledge of an applied sports scientist with those of a modern adventure professional, on this unique and exhilarating course. Be part of a rapidly evolving sector where the development of over 21 Olympic adventure sports disciplines, as well as the demand for healthy active lifestyles, has brought about a drive for greater achievements in adventure sports and for the life-enhancing benefits of participation, informed by expert coaches and leaders.
Join this expert-led course and let us prepare you to coach and guide the next generation of adventure athletes. Work with participants who demand greater outcomes in their adventure sport and develop the skills to help them smash their goals. Receive tailored outdoor-activity skill development and professional NGB training and assessment with the School of Adventure Studies' 'practical credits system', as you access outstanding adventure facilities set amongst some of the most beautiful scenery in the UK.
Modules
Module outline
Year 1 - CertHE
Core modules may include:
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Activity performance and skill acquisition
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Adventure geography: the Scottish perspective
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Human structure and function
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Introduction to professional adventure practice
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Introduction to sports coaching and leadership
You will also choose two option modules which may include:
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Adventure education journeys
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Adventure markets: products and services
Year 2 - DipHE
Core modules may include:
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Adventure operations and risk management
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Applied coaching and leadership
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Performance and analysis of specialist skills
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Principles of sport and exercise psychology
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Sport and exercise physiology
You will also choose one option module which may include:
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Understanding adventure
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Work placement: team working and communication
Year 3 - BSc
Core modules include:
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Applied sport and exercise psychology
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Planning international expeditions
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Research methods (sport)
You will also choose three option modules which must include one from the following:
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Design, manage and evaluate human fitness and physical performance
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Sports nutrition and dietary considerations
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Strength and conditioning
Additional options may also include:
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Adventure therapy
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International expedition leadership
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Work placement: industry specific skills
Year 4 - BSc (Hons)
Core modules include:
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Advanced applications of coaching and instruction
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Adventure psychology: skills and behaviours
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Inclusive adventure
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Perceptions of risk and decision-making
You will also choose one double credit project or research-based module from the following:
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Dissertation (sport)
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Professional adventure project (legacy project or major expedition venture)
This outline reflects the modules as currently delivered and is subject to change.
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- N876
- Institution code:
- H49
- Campus name:
- North, West and Hebrides
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCC
These must include either Science or PE
Scottish HigherCCC
These must include either Science or PE
UHI does not use Tariff points, and accepts a range of qualifications. Applicants with other relevant qualifications or experience will be considered on an individual basis. https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/courses/bsc-hons-adventure-performance-and-coaching/
Additional entry requirements
- Disclosure Barring Service (DBS) / Disclosure Scotland Check
- This is a Category 1 PVG course: PVG Scheme membership is required to successfully achieve target qualification, where there is guaranteed contact with vulnerable groups in key elements of the course.
- Other
- You will also be expected to be able to demonstrate an interest in, and a commitment to, practical outdoor activities, and preferably have an interest in a professional career in the outdoor sector
- Interview
- Applicants to years 2 and 3 may be required to attend an interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | with no element below 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | 59 average with 59 in each component |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 78 | Min 78 or above with min 18 in each section |
Our programmes are taught and examined in English. To make the most of your studies, you must be able to communicate fluently and accurately in spoken and written English in an academic environment and provide certified proof of your competence before starting your course. Please note that English language tests need to have been taken no more than two years prior to the start date of the course. The minimum English language requirements to study at the University of the Highlands and Islands are detailed below:https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/international/international-courses/eligibility/english-language-requirements/
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
UHI is committed to achieving widening access, and achieving a fair balance of entrants to higher education. Widening access can be broadly defined as ‘ensuring fair access to higher education’. Widening access is principally about ensuring that those who have the ability and potential to benefit from a higher education, irrespective of their background or economic circumstances can do so.
Learn more on the University of the Highlands and Islands (UHI) website
International entry requirements
Students will need Student Route visa sponsorship to study on the UK. Part-time study is not open to international students requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK. Please note that international students with a Student Route visa can only take part in sports activities or as part of a work placement, as an amateur and not as a professional or semi-professional. You will not be allowed to become a member of a professional sports association while a student. This is due to ‘professional sportsperson’ restrictions imposed by UK Visas and Immigration (UKVI) as outlined in their Student Route Policy Guidance.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* | |
| EU & International | £17970* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
For course specific fees information please refer to the Fees/funding tab on the university website course page.
You can also find information on additional funding available such as bursaries and scholarships at https://www.uhi.ac.uk/en/studying-at-uhi/first-steps/how-much-will-it-cost/funding-your-studies/bursaries-and-scholarships/
Sponsorship information
Scholarships, Bursaries, Awards and Discretionary Funds
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