The aim of the course is to give students an introduction to the Outdoor Leisure Industry, to acquire a range of personal performance skills, coaching skills and an understanding of the outdoor leisure environment. Students will have the opportunity to develop skills that enable them to attempt Governing Body Awards.

This course is project based and you can specialise in marine engineering or general engineering. You will need to complete 18 units which include electrical engineering, graphic design (CAD), machine maintenance, welding and health and safety. This course develops skills that prepare you for work, an apprenticeship and the course is also a suitable qualification for going on to university with the required points. The Diploma is equivalent to 3 A levels.

You can compete Marine Engineering Apprenticeships and gain qualifications in Boat Building and Repair trades by following courses at college whilst also working for an employer. You will study an NVQ a Technical Certificate and Key Skills that are reuired by the industry. You can begin your apprenticeship at level 1 and work yourself up to level 3 over a period of up to three years.

The new HND in Sports Science is a 2-year full time course suitable for those seeking a sound educational background in the areas of sports science and outdoor education by gaining a nationally recognised qualification. The course is run in partnership with the University of Wales, Bangor and Plas Menai National Watersports Centre and after completing the HND programme, successful students can progress to study a further two years at the University towards a degree in Sports Science.

This course offers you a thorough preparation for work in the growing outdoor pursuits industry. The outstanding mountain and marine environment of Snowdonia provides opportunities for hands-on experiences and training in leadership. Part of the course is held at Plas-y-Brenin. You will be able to gain a portfolio of outdoor pursuits training qualifications. There are opportunities to develop bilingual skills.

BSc (Hons) Applied Sport & Exercise Sciences These programmes will help students gain an understanding of Sport and Exercise Sciences by learning through ‘hands on experience’. Areas of study include physiology, psychology, biomechanics, coaching, practical sport, health and exercise promotion. Students will gain an insight into the various roles of the sport and exercise scientist and related professions through a variety of practical and applied experiences. To reflect the growing national agenda with healthy and active lifestyles, students will learn about the importance of exercise in enhancing physical and mental health; however, the programme also retains an emphasis on sport performance from more ‘traditional’ study in sports science.

This degree is designed to provide students with comprehensive academic, practical and vocational skills in the rapidly growing field of community sport development. There is a strong workplace focus, and students have the opportunity to shadow employees in the Community Sport Development Sector, undertake a placement, or act as a consultant solving workplace problems and issues. Students can elect to study a Youth Studies or Education strand or can opt to take modules in Sports Coaching. Whatever combination a student chooses they will graduate with a diverse range of skills which are in demand by the sport development industry. This degree is aimed at students who specifically want to pursue a career within sport development , however the course will also equip students (depending on the choice of options) with the skills to pursue roles including community liaison, involvement in rural and urban sports schemes, young people’s activities, health promotion, sport coaching and preparation for entry onto a PGCE.

This degree will provide you with new or extended outdoor skills and knowledge with an emphasis on the scientific aspects of the environment and outdoor life. All of our Outdoor Learning degrees are designed to cater for lifelong learning and therefore fit the stage you are at in your outdoor life-all ages welcome. The themes of the Outdoor Learning and the Science of Adventure degree (BSc Hons)are a congruent combination of human, physical and environment sciences. The degree provides an holistic balance of physical and social sciences, outdoor activities and human communication skills and knowledge to ensure you are able to develop and provide safe, enjoyable, appropriate, diverse and theoretically valid experiences to a range of people that may have a broad spectrum of backgrounds, ages and abilities. The modules in the degree offer opportunities for local, national and international field trips to enhance the skills and knowledge being acquired through academic content.

Following a research-based approach to study, this degree will enable you to study physiological and psychological aspects of human performance, with a special focus on participating in activities completed in extreme environments. Integrated into the course are opportunities to gain practical outdoor activity skills and national governing body recognised qualifications in various disciplines including mountaineering and kayaking. Not only will this prepare you for a career in sports science research, the fitness/health industry, and in applied work with elite performers, but will help prepare you for a career in the outdoors as an instructor.

This degree will give you a broad foundation relevant to careers in leisure which have an environmental context such as countryside recreation, National Parks, protected areas management and access to the countryside. You will study the academic and vocational aspects of environmental management, heritage, leisure management and conservation in a European context. The range of options available allows you some opportunity to specialise. This course is also available taught in Welsh (if there is a minimum class size of 7). UCAS course code: FN92 BA/LEM

This course, run in partnership with Coleg Menai, is suitable for those seeking a sound educational background in the areas of sports science and outdoor education by gaining a nationally-recognised qualification. The Plas Menai National Watersports Centre, just 4 miles from Bangor, also has substantial input into the course. At the same time you will have the opportunity to study towards other qualifications, including first aid and various coaching awards, which will broaden your knowledge and increase your chances of employment. The successful completion of this HND programme will give you entry into the second year of the BSc Honours degree in Sports Science at the University. Although this is an English-medium programme, parts will be presented bilingually, with both oral and written assessment available in Welsh if you so wish. You will have the support of your personal tutor, in your chosen language, every step of the way.

This degree allows you to study the three areas of sports science, health and physical education. It is good preparation for careers in the booming fitness industry, for teaching physical education (following postgraduate training) or for a career in research in a variety of sport and health related areas.

This is for medical students who have successfully completed their third year in Medical School and who wish to gain a BSc degree in Exercise Science.

This degree is structured to enable you to integrate the study of Sport, Health and Physical Education with Psychology.