Description:
The Foundation Degree in Adventure Education offers those already working in the adventure industy an opportunity to acquire a range of academic theories and models that underpin the practical aspects of adventure education.

Successful completion of the Foundation Degree in Adventure Education may allow, subject to the completion of a bridging course, entry onto the third year of an appropriate degree.

Whilst in the workplace you will experience a variety of learning techniques, including work-related observations, essays, seminars, tutorials, residential experiences and distance learning.

Indicative Course Content
Over the two years of the Foundation Degree, you will be introduced to the adventure environment in a number of core areas. The focus of your learning will be ‘theory -based practice’.

Indicative Areas of Study
Environmental Awareness
Psychology of Adventure Participation and Performance
Applied Adventure Physiology
Understanding Groups in the Outdoors
Analysis of Performance
Residential Experiences
"The residential experience gave us room to apply theory to all our sessions and being made to think straight away has set the tone. A good work ethic." – Greg Arding, a current student.

Level 3 – BA (Hons) Adventure Education
You will complete a substantial Individual Project as well as extending your academic knowledge in a wide range of Adventure Education modules.

Why this Course?
Maintain employment in the adventure industry whilst developing academic knowledge Foundation Degree students are in a unique position of being able to ‘earn while they learn’.

Students living independently and with low incomes can apply for grants, loans and the Chichester Bursary. Contact the finance department for details.
Students will be able to study alongside 90+ full time Adventure Education students Students are supported by visiting professionals and practitioners
Flexible programme of study

Careers
Adventure facilitation
Adventure centre work
Coaching
Outdoor centre work

For more information please visit the Foundation Course Web Page