Sports Programmes

This Martial Arts Academy offers one of the best environments around the globe to be trained in this historic martial art. Situated at the foot of the Mountains of the Fujian Province, South East China, you will study directly from some of the best Masters to be found in China.

Set up and run sports and teaching sessions for children with virtually nothing. Introduce them to sports they don’t know, like rugby, netball and cricket, or help them improve at football. Use your initiative and you’ll be well rewarded.

Gain the skills and qualifications to explore marine life below the surface. Take part in classroom training, real dives and a three-day trip to the Great Barrier Reef, and get an internationally recognised certificate.

Not only is this a hugely worthwhile programme, it also gives you the chance to experience at first hand these amazing creatures. The nearby beach also offers fantastic surfing and you will get the chance to learn the sport or hone your skills as part of the project.

Sample the best of Fiji with a varied project on a beautiful island. Learn to scuba dive, or improve your skills, live with a Fijian family and take part in a conservation programme.

Learn to dive in Fiji - an unmatched tropical paradise. Choose from a number of different courses depending upon your current experience. True beginners are more than welcome.

Head out to some of South-East Asia’s best diving stops to begin or advance your scuba-ing adventures! You will be spending your time on and around the Thai island of Koh Tao, where there will be a number of great PADI dive courses for you to pick from - from open water right up to instructor!

Help develop rugby in Ghana, a sport that is in its early stages of growth. Help to raise its profile as a genuine national sport by coaching at grass roots level. If you have experience and coaching qualifications, it is even possible for you to help coach the National sides.

Make a vital contribution to a beautiful but impoverished country. Help set up sports training sessions and competitions. A little time will make a lasting difference.

Dive and swim amongst whale sharks, dolphins, and manta rays in the heart of the Carribbean. The reefs are studded with beautiful corals and feature a wide variety of colourful tropical fish. So, you’ll be surrounded by natural splendour, whilst receiving top-quality training in a fantastic part of the world!

Learn everything you need to work in the diving industry. Go from beginner to qualified instructor in ten weeks, developing other useful skills along the way. The classroom is a beautifully blue ocean!

Get the qualifications you need to work as a ski instructor in Europe, North America and Australasia. Ski on the powdery slopes of the Canadian coast, improving your technique and making contacts to help you find work.

Improve your swing at an academy on the Gold Coast. Take advantage of professional tuition, the latest training methods, two fantastic courses - and beautiful weather! The academy caters for all abilities.

Teach English and computer skills in the morning and organise sports sessions in the afternoons. The lessons will greatly improve the children’s prospects, while sport will keep them fit and give them a chance to enjoy themselves.

Spend eight weeks in the powder heaven that is Niseko and become a skiing or snowboard instructor. With your NZSIA/SBINZ Level 1 Qualification, you can find work in ski resorts all over the Globe, enjoying the fun outdoor lifestyle that this career path includes.

Work as a PE teacher in a village school. Help out with lessons and take your own, organise competitions and give advice on keeping healthy. Football, volleyball and basketball are all popular with the children.

Join our Swaziland Community Sports Project and help to coach sports and support community projects, whilst experiencing the enriching and unique culture of this mysterious and enigmatic African kingdom.

Learn to sail, in paradise. Start from scratch or build on what you know to gain one of three certificates. Hands-on experience, expert theory tuition and onboard accommodation make for a comprehensive programme.
Minimum age 10 years.

A chance to try some new sports. Learn to surf and kite surf, go white water rafting and take a forest canopy tour. A sunset cruise and Spanish lessons make for the perfect short adventure!

Spend four whole weeks in the powder heaven of Niseko and train for the snowboard or skiing qualification in snow-sports Instruction. With your SBINZ/NZSIA CSI certificate, you will be able to train to level 1 and 2 beginners and find work in resorts in New Zealand and all over the world including the USA.

Gain invaluable experience through coaching cricket to children in schools, clubs and townships, under the guidance of the highest level instructors - plus get paid for the privilege! Have the rare opportunity to play local league cricket for a South African side, and practice two evenings a week with your new team mates.

Study two of the best bits of Costa Rica! Get to grips with the language in the mornings and practise salsa, merengue, reggae, the cha-cha-cha and others in the afternoons. Classes are fun and friendly.

Gain a qualification that will allow you to instruct in North America, Europe and Australasia while honing your skills on the beautiful slopes of Vancouver Island. The perfect start to a career in winter sports! Also available as CASI Level 1 Snowboard Course.

A never-to-be forgotten cruise on a tall ship around the Great Barrier Reef, with the chance to snorkel, swim and discover the area. Learn the basics of sailing or just relax and soak up the sun.

Master the basics of rock climbing above a truly spectacular city. Learn the ropes(!), and in your free time, relax on the beach or explore Rio de Janeiro’s many other attractions.

Study two martial art forms: jiu-jitsu and capoeira. Take lessons with locals, practise the techniques and learn about the history behind the art. You’ll find out why size doesn’t count when it comes to jiu-jitsu…!

Grand Canyon exploration has never been so easy! Ride the Colorado River on specialised motorised rafts (making this 8-day trip suitable for all fitness levels) through one of the greatest natural sites in the USA.

Put your love of tennis to a worthwhile cause and coach underprivileged children. Help out with sessions, organise your own classes and competitions, umpire in the community – you’ll be amazed by what sport can do.

Put your passion for football to good use and coach disadvantaged children – enthusiasm is more important than expertise. Give them vital English lessons, and show them much-needed care and attention.

If you’ve ever played or coached Netball and would like to use your skills and knowledge to help improve and develop young talent whilst experiencing an amazing country then this is the programme for you! You will have the opportunity to organise training and matches whilst playing the sport yourself and meeting some fantastic people in this stunning country.

Learn to sail, in paradise. Start from scratch or build on what you know to gain one of three certificates. Hands-on experience, expert theory tuition and onboard accommodation make for a comprehensive programme.
Minimum age 10 years.