Sian Mcwalter

Adventure Performance and Coaching BSc (Hons)

I was a Sea Cadet at school and loved it. I learned how to kayak, canoe and sail, alongside exploring the Peak District and taking part in expeditions around Europe. I then took an Apprenticeship in Outdoor Activity Instructing which cemented my passion for coaching sports to young people.  

I would recommend this course to anyone wanting to go into performance and coaching as there is an inbuilt balance, developing both aspects for the athlete or the instructor. For example, I have done my personal performance awards in paddle sports, whilst also going to the local climbing wall with a qualified instructor as part of a class on coaching skills, using video analysis as an aid. Therefore, I would put this course above many others like it in the UK.  

I plan to investigate Adventure Psychology, looking at the effects of adventure on the cognitive development of children and whether it could be used to combat childhood obesity as opposed to traditional sports.   

I am considering a Master’s, so the future is looking bright!