Canadian Sport Business Academy

Students in our outdoor program experience training in one of the world’s largest outdoor recreational areas.  The mountain bike bark and cross-country trails offer more terrain than any other place. There are 5 nearby areas where the students have access to experience kayaking and canoeing and 15 white water rivers all within one hour of Whistler. The program is offered for those with a basic ability up to a very advanced level. Students have the opportunity to start at a beginner level and can improve in both instructional methods and techniques.

The mountain bike park boasts over 300 km of single-track and is quickly becoming known as the free ride capital of the world.   Students are instructed in biking techniques on cross-country single trails as well as downhill mountain biking.

Paddling can be enjoyed at all levels and the program can easily be adapted to meet the level and style of each student.  All levels are taught to meet the standards of WKABC and assessments are done by qualified instructors.

There is opportunity for students to participate in a weekly cross-country race for locals and to volunteer at outdoor sporting events.  To complete their experience, students take advantage of the many other outdoor activities in the community of Whistler; such as hiking, overnight backpacking and mountain biking. CSBA’s program makes use of this high quality recreational environment to instruct students.

Program length:

Instructor programs are offered in various terms, from short term to full summer season programs.

1. Season (18 weeks)
2. 3 months (12 weeks)
3. 2 months (8 weeks)- Bike or Kayak

Training:

Summer in Whistler is full of outdoor opportunities and our program takes advantage of this and enjoys it as much as possible. Several classes such as biking, canoeing and kayaking will help you to improve your skills to meet the course requirements, but also to learn something new about nature and gain more outdoor skills. For hikes and backpacking, it is important to learn the basic survival skills and how to deal with the possible dangers of outdoor wilderness. Practical classes such as orientation, backpacking theory and first aid will teach you survival basics. So, once finishing our program you will be able to explore more natural environments on your own. Moreover, we conduct lessons in Standard First Aid, team building, and offer several hiking, overnight trips and multiday expeditions to make the experience true to life.

Work experience:

To help our students gain as much experience as possible, our academy can provide assistance to get you a work permit for the period of your study.  (Season programs only).

Outline:

1. Learn communication skills,
2. Outdoor theory and improve skills of several outdoor sports to be prepared for outdoor adventures or to become a more experienced guide.

Classes:

1. Cross country mountain biking: Gain mountain bike skills.
2. Downhill mountain biking: Gain balance and mountain bike skills
3. Kayak and Canoe theory: Study theory to prepare for a kayak expedition and practical training
4. Kayak and Canoe training: Learn and practice skills on the water
5. Activity: Improving balance and coordination with various sport
6. Outdoor theory: Orientation, backpacking theory and other skills needed for outdoor activities
7. First Aid theory: To learn safety in wilderness
8. Team building: Learn to be a leader, and take decisions and responsibility for others.

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