Academy of Outdoor and Sports
Outdoor education and sports are growing industries with a wealth of career opportunities. Jobs can include outdoor activities instructor, sports coach, playgroup leader, health and fitness instructor or expedition leader – the list is almost endless. If you like working with people and enjoy outdoor activities or sports, you should consider joining one of our Outdoor Adventure and Sports Coaching courses. Not only do we have our own ropes course and lake on campus, we also have plenty of exciting local venues on our doorstep including Portland, Poole Harbour, World Heritage Jurassic Coastline and The New Forest. This means that you can make take full advantage of our activities, from sailing and kayaking to hiking, caving, abseiling and many more.
Be Like Me! Case Study
Jamie Symes
A football star of the future, Jamie is definitely onside at Kingston Maurward College after already being courted by professional clubs across the country (he has played in the youth section at Yeovil FC).
‘I’m on a football studies course which will give me a shot at my dream career. As well as theory we do practical activities to improve our game as well as coaching, refereeing, nutrition, sports injuries, and sport as a business.’
Anthony Ray
Anthony Ray
Section Lead, Outdoor Adventure and Sports Coaching

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