Thinking of studying Adventure Sport Science? Here are my top tips!
1. Remember the science!
Although the course has a lot of fun adventure activities/practical days, it is still a science course. The course is 80% academic and 20% practical (adventure-based).
2. Experience helps, but isn't a must
Having prior experience in the outdoor activities helps practical days run smoother and allows you to improve more advanced skills, as well as learn leadership techniques. However, experience isn't crucial - your instructors can teach you all the basics and still help develop your skills.
3. Get some outdoor gear!
Although most equipment is provided, it is still worth getting the basics. This includes waterproof coat and trousers, waterproof walking boots, warm hat and gloves, water shoes and gloves (neoprene), walking bag (30L), and a map (OL17 Snowdonia) and compass. Some extra handy bits you could consider getting include bucket for wet kit, waterproof phone case, and a hat for under your paddlesport helmet.
4. Practice makes perfect
Use every opportunity to practice the skills you learn during your practical sessions. You can borrow equipment from societies or Snowdonia Watersports (paddlesports), and will have plenty of free time to go and practice these skills. This is also a requirement for some assignments.
5. Tailor your course
Make your instructors aware of your knowledge, skills, and experience, and tell them what you want to work on. If there's something new you want to learn, then let them know! Similarly, with the academic side of the course, you can tailor tasks and assignments to your individual interests - so if you want to discuss rock climbing in your strength and conditioning assignment, then go for it! At the end of the day, it's your course, so why not tailor it to your interests?
Although the course has a lot of fun adventure activities/practical days, it is still a science course. The course is 80% academic and 20% practical (adventure-based).
2. Experience helps, but isn't a must
Having prior experience in the outdoor activities helps practical days run smoother and allows you to improve more advanced skills, as well as learn leadership techniques. However, experience isn't crucial - your instructors can teach you all the basics and still help develop your skills.
3. Get some outdoor gear!
Although most equipment is provided, it is still worth getting the basics. This includes waterproof coat and trousers, waterproof walking boots, warm hat and gloves, water shoes and gloves (neoprene), walking bag (30L), and a map (OL17 Snowdonia) and compass. Some extra handy bits you could consider getting include bucket for wet kit, waterproof phone case, and a hat for under your paddlesport helmet.
4. Practice makes perfect
Use every opportunity to practice the skills you learn during your practical sessions. You can borrow equipment from societies or Snowdonia Watersports (paddlesports), and will have plenty of free time to go and practice these skills. This is also a requirement for some assignments.
5. Tailor your course
Make your instructors aware of your knowledge, skills, and experience, and tell them what you want to work on. If there's something new you want to learn, then let them know! Similarly, with the academic side of the course, you can tailor tasks and assignments to your individual interests - so if you want to discuss rock climbing in your strength and conditioning assignment, then go for it! At the end of the day, it's your course, so why not tailor it to your interests?
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