Adventure Sport and Environment
Qualifications
Overview
With a mix of practical and theory, the Adventure Sport and Environment minor appeals to students with an interest in adventure and exploring Aotearoa.
In this minor, risk-taking, skill-learning, and environmentally and culturally responsive practices are examined through hands-on experiences and contemporary theories. The Adventure Sport and Environment minor includes courses in Tramping (Backpacking), Rock Climbing, Paddlesports, and the Analysis of Expeditioning.
There is an emphasis on Te Tiriti o Waitangi Treaty of Waitangi, and Aotearoa New Zealand’s bicultural history, with study based around the nature of contemporary realities of Māori society and culture of the land eg, Tikanga and kawa, and te reo Māori.
This minor can lead to careers in the areas of tourism or outdoor instruction, outdoor education teaching via the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning, and offers a strong pathway for suitably capable students into the Master of Sport Science.
- The Adventure Sport and Environment minor at UC is unique in Aotearoa New Zealand.
- UC is close to some of the most spectacular landscapes in the world including mountains, rivers, oceans, and forests, and offers a balance of theoretical and hands-on practical work through field trips to sites around the South Island.
- Small classes create a high-quality learning environment.
- The Bachelor of Sport Coaching is an internationally recognised sport coaching qualification with strong employer links, and our graduates enjoy above-average employment rates.
Adventure Sport and Environment minor
For the minor in the Bachelor of Arts, Commerce, Digital Screen, Health Sciences, Science, Social and Environmental Sustainability, or Sport Coaching, complete the following courses:
100-Level
200-Level
- SPCO222 Analysis of Expeditioning
- SPCO226 Rock Climbing Contexts and Techniques
- SPCO227 Paddle Sport Contexts and Techniques
300-Level
One of the above courses at 100 or 200-level can be substituted for another Sport Coaching course, with approval from the Programme Coordinator.
Adventure sport opens up career opportunities nationally and internationally. You will gain transferable skills that will enable you to work in a range of jobs including: sports and recreation; community health; outdoor education teacher (via the Graduate Diploma in Teaching and Learning); education management; policy and planning; local government; sport development; and coaching.
Find out more about what you can do with a degree in Sport Coaching.
Contact us
Te Kura Mātai Hauora | School of Health Sciences
Phone +64 3 369 3333
Email education@canterbury.ac.nz
Location
Level 3, Rehua building – see campus maps
Postal address
Te Kaupeka Oranga | Faculty of Health
Te Whare Wānanga o Waitaha | University of Canterbury
Private Bag 4800
Christchurch 8140
New Zealand
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