Whether an athlete participates in water-, land-, sea- or air-based extreme sports, studying adventure sports can open additional career options. In these programs, they could learn about safety, coaching, tourism and management. Courses may introduce students to new sports too.

Academic institutions around the world offer a BSc or Bachelor of Science. This popular undergraduate degree is helpful in preparing students for the workplace or for advanced degree programs. The average BSc takes three to five years to complete.