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Students joining the Watersports Academy will work towards a Level 2 or a Level 3 qualification in Sport Development or Sport Outdoor Adventure. Membership of the Academy will provide an ideal opportunity for any keen sports or outdoor enthusiasts wanting to develop their abilities. Importantly, students will need to be dedicated and committed to their chosen discipline. Academy membes will be encouraged to take advantage of the south coast’s many facilities and natural resources, and to get involved in a broad range of water sports focusing on sailing, and including windsurfing, powerboating and kayaking. For students demonstrating the required ability there will also be the opportunity to study towards land sport qualifications and the BEL Award in expeditioning. We will also be encouraging Academy members to take up the exciting opportunities the 2012 Olympics will offer.
Courses
The Sports courses available are:
- BTEC First Diploma in Sport
- BTEC National Certificate in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
- BTEC National Diploma in Sport (Outdoor Adventure)
- Academy members will also have access to training towards a broad range of qualifications:
- RYA Level 2 Sailing
- RYA Level 2 Power Boating
- RYA Level 1 Wind Surfing
- RYA First Aid
- RYA Sea Survival Certificate
- Basic Navigation
- BCU Kayacking
- Basic Expedition Leaders Award
- Kite Surfing
Facilities & Resources
During the course Academy members will undertake residential visits to water sports centres such as Calshot Activity Centre and centres in Cornwall. You will also gain broader experience by undertaking a residential visit to a mountainous area in the UK. The College intends to develop links with the Olympic Watersports Academy in Weymouth.
As part of the BTEC National course it is planned that you will spend one week on work experience at outdoor activity centre.
Links with universities and employers
The Academy has links with the Royal Yachting Association (RYA) and the British Canoeing Union (BCU) offering a range of accredited awards, as well as the Maritime Coastguard Agency and the RNLI. Marketing and business skills will be developed as part of the course and good links exist with Southampton Solent and Chichester universities.
Progression
Many of the qualifications and awards also offer transferable skills for general adaptation in various sports careers or you could progress onto a higher education course.
Southampton Solent and Chichester universities offer a number of relevant degree courses e.g.:
- BA (Hons) Event Management (Sport)
- BA (Hons) Extreme Sports Management
- BA (Hons) Outdoor Adventure Management
- BA (Hons) Sport & Fitness Management
- BA (Hons) Watersports Studies and Management
- FdA Community Sports Coaching
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