36 monthsProgramme duration
19,000 GBPTuition Fee/year
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Ever wondered if you have what ‘it takes’ to climb Everest? Want to kayak in the Conwy Valley or abseil, rock hop and swim on a canyoning trip through Eryri (Snowdonia)? Perhaps you just love being outdoors and want to help others enjoy nature too?
Whether you want to Big Wall climb in Yosemite, lead adventure expeditions, deliver outdoor education or become an adventure sport therapist, our Adventure Sport Science degree can help you realise your dreams. It combines essential sport science knowledge – in physiology, psychology, leadership and coaching – with insight into adventure tourism and practical skills in a wide range of adventure sport disciplines.
Our staff enjoy an international reputation in sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, motor control and learning, clinical and exercise physiology in extreme environments. You’ll learn in various field-based settings, such as land and water-based activities, as well as work-based environments and state-of-the-art labs, including high altitude and environmental chambers.
A growing desire to explore new landscapes and popularity of outdoor activities, like mountaineering, hiking, scuba diving or river rafting, is fuelling the demand for global adventure tourism. Estimated at around £234 billion in 2021, revenue is predicted to increase to a staggering £2,292 billion by 2030.
Preparing you for the outdoor industry or broader sport and exercise careers, this BSc (Hons) Adventure Sport Science provides hands-on experience of water and land-based activities, from basic map, compass and rope skills to single pitch climbing, paddle surfing, swimming or kayaking.
At the same time, you’ll develop your understanding of how the human body responds to challenging environments and how to improve performance in adventure sports. Our extensive sport science facilities enable you to analyse every aspect of the mind, body, health and performance. You will have access to a hypoxia chamber that simulates oxygen levels up to Everest altitudes, as well as a standard rower, kayak machine, multiple cycle ergometers and treadmills to measure physiological, biochemical and psychological parameters during exercise.
North Wales is an ideal location to study sport with access to a full range of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, canoeing and climbing, as well as extreme sports like white water rafting, mountain biking, zip lining and caving.
Whether you want to Big Wall climb in Yosemite, lead adventure expeditions, deliver outdoor education or become an adventure sport therapist, our Adventure Sport Science degree can help you realise your dreams. It combines essential sport science knowledge – in physiology, psychology, leadership and coaching – with insight into adventure tourism and practical skills in a wide range of adventure sport disciplines.
Our staff enjoy an international reputation in sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, motor control and learning, clinical and exercise physiology in extreme environments. You’ll learn in various field-based settings, such as land and water-based activities, as well as work-based environments and state-of-the-art labs, including high altitude and environmental chambers.
A growing desire to explore new landscapes and popularity of outdoor activities, like mountaineering, hiking, scuba diving or river rafting, is fuelling the demand for global adventure tourism. Estimated at around £234 billion in 2021, revenue is predicted to increase to a staggering £2,292 billion by 2030.
Preparing you for the outdoor industry or broader sport and exercise careers, this BSc (Hons) Adventure Sport Science provides hands-on experience of water and land-based activities, from basic map, compass and rope skills to single pitch climbing, paddle surfing, swimming or kayaking.
At the same time, you’ll develop your understanding of how the human body responds to challenging environments and how to improve performance in adventure sports. Our extensive sport science facilities enable you to analyse every aspect of the mind, body, health and performance. You will have access to a hypoxia chamber that simulates oxygen levels up to Everest altitudes, as well as a standard rower, kayak machine, multiple cycle ergometers and treadmills to measure physiological, biochemical and psychological parameters during exercise.
North Wales is an ideal location to study sport with access to a full range of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, canoeing and climbing, as well as extreme sports like white water rafting, mountain biking, zip lining and caving.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Sports-Related Subjects
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Ever wondered if you have what ‘it takes’ to climb Everest? Want to kayak in the Conwy Valley or abseil, rock hop and swim on a canyoning trip through Eryri (Snowdonia)? Perhaps you just love being outdoors and want to help others enjoy nature too?
Whether you want to Big Wall climb in Yosemite, lead adventure expeditions, deliver outdoor education or become an adventure sport therapist, our Adventure Sport Science degree can help you realise your dreams. It combines essential sport science knowledge – in physiology, psychology, leadership and coaching – with insight into adventure tourism and practical skills in a wide range of adventure sport disciplines.
Our staff enjoy an international reputation in sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, motor control and learning, clinical and exercise physiology in extreme environments. You’ll learn in various field-based settings, such as land and water-based activities, as well as work-based environments and state-of-the-art labs, including high altitude and environmental chambers.
A growing desire to explore new landscapes and popularity of outdoor activities, like mountaineering, hiking, scuba diving or river rafting, is fuelling the demand for global adventure tourism. Estimated at around £234 billion in 2021, revenue is predicted to increase to a staggering £2,292 billion by 2030.
Preparing you for the outdoor industry or broader sport and exercise careers, this BSc (Hons) Adventure Sport Science provides hands-on experience of water and land-based activities, from basic map, compass and rope skills to single pitch climbing, paddle surfing, swimming or kayaking.
At the same time, you’ll develop your understanding of how the human body responds to challenging environments and how to improve performance in adventure sports. Our extensive sport science facilities enable you to analyse every aspect of the mind, body, health and performance. You will have access to a hypoxia chamber that simulates oxygen levels up to Everest altitudes, as well as a standard rower, kayak machine, multiple cycle ergometers and treadmills to measure physiological, biochemical and psychological parameters during exercise.
North Wales is an ideal location to study sport with access to a full range of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, canoeing and climbing, as well as extreme sports like white water rafting, mountain biking, zip lining and caving.
Whether you want to Big Wall climb in Yosemite, lead adventure expeditions, deliver outdoor education or become an adventure sport therapist, our Adventure Sport Science degree can help you realise your dreams. It combines essential sport science knowledge – in physiology, psychology, leadership and coaching – with insight into adventure tourism and practical skills in a wide range of adventure sport disciplines.
Our staff enjoy an international reputation in sport and exercise psychology, strength and conditioning, motor control and learning, clinical and exercise physiology in extreme environments. You’ll learn in various field-based settings, such as land and water-based activities, as well as work-based environments and state-of-the-art labs, including high altitude and environmental chambers.
A growing desire to explore new landscapes and popularity of outdoor activities, like mountaineering, hiking, scuba diving or river rafting, is fuelling the demand for global adventure tourism. Estimated at around £234 billion in 2021, revenue is predicted to increase to a staggering £2,292 billion by 2030.
Preparing you for the outdoor industry or broader sport and exercise careers, this BSc (Hons) Adventure Sport Science provides hands-on experience of water and land-based activities, from basic map, compass and rope skills to single pitch climbing, paddle surfing, swimming or kayaking.
At the same time, you’ll develop your understanding of how the human body responds to challenging environments and how to improve performance in adventure sports. Our extensive sport science facilities enable you to analyse every aspect of the mind, body, health and performance. You will have access to a hypoxia chamber that simulates oxygen levels up to Everest altitudes, as well as a standard rower, kayak machine, multiple cycle ergometers and treadmills to measure physiological, biochemical and psychological parameters during exercise.
North Wales is an ideal location to study sport with access to a full range of outdoor pursuits, including hiking, canoeing and climbing, as well as extreme sports like white water rafting, mountain biking, zip lining and caving.
Admission Requirements
104+
Offers are tariff based, 104 - 128 tariff points from a Level 3 qualification* e.g.:
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.
We also welcome applications from mature learners.
International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information can be found on our International pages.
*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.
- A Levels (General Studies and Key Skills not accepted)
- BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
- Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma: DMM - DDM
- Sports Leaders UK: Higher Sports Leadership qualifications
- International Baccalaureate Diploma: accepted
- Access to HE: pass required
- Welsh Baccalaureate: We will accept this qualification in conjunction with other level 3 qualifications
- T-Levels: T Levels in a relevant subject considered on a case-by-case basis
- Extended Project Qualification: Points can include a relevant Extended Project (EPQ) but must include a minimum 2 full A-levels, or equivalent
- Applicants should demonstrate a commitment to the outdoors (e.g. practical experience, work experience, Duke of Edinburgh Award).
We are happy to accept combinations of the qualifications listed above, as well as alternative Level 3 qualifications such as City & Guilds, Access and Cambridge Technical Diplomas.
We also welcome applications from mature learners.
International Candidates: International Candidates: school leaving qualifications that are equivalent to A levels/Level 3 and/or college diplomas are accepted from countries worldwide (subject to minimum English Language requirements). More information can be found on our International pages.
*For a full list of accepted Level 3 qualifications, go to www.ucas.com.
3 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
Domestic
9,790 GBP
International
19,000 GBP
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