Offering a unique integration of theoretical and applied perspectives, the programme is extremely popular, and demands a significant level of commitment in addition to high standards of academic excellence. The programme offers a wide variety of professional preparation courses which emphasize the study of recreational activities and leisure pursuits related to and dependent upon the natural environment. With a strong research focus, the school strives to be in the forefront of development in the field while maintaining a commitment to course refinement and delivery. The programme makes use of the local environment and natural heritage in its courses and also offers opportunities farther afield.
Many courses involve direct experience and interaction with practitioners.
Additionally, technological elements, such as modern outdoor equipment, computers, geographic information systems, multimedia and video, are used to prepare the student for future endeavours in a broad, complex, challenging and rapidly changing field.