sport and outdoor education at sparsholt college
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Our courses go that bit extra to giveyou the skills, qualifications andopportunities to get ahead in the
sports and leisure industry.
We’ve invested heavily in sport at Sparsholt and Andover so youcan expect to learn and play in
some of the best equipped facilitiesavailable including indoor and
outdoor pitches, fitness suites andstudios at the Sparsholt SportsCentre (opened 2013) and the
Portway Stadium, home to Andover Town FC.
More than the facilities, it is theinvestment we put into eachindividual that gets results.
Whatever route you choose, you can be sure of our commitment
to your professional future and we look forward to having you
on the team.
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IF YOU’RE
SERIOUS ABOUT
A CAREER IN SPORT
WE’LL SET YOU ON
THE RIGHT TRACK
TO SUCCEED.
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ANDOVER COLLEGE ORSPARSHOLT COLLEGE?
With a choice of campus, what’s the difference?At Sparsholt College, you will concentrate onsport as a full-time course. You can also studysport full-time at Andover College, but if you
want to combine your study with othersubjects or A levels, you have that option.
The good news is the sports department works across both campuses, so wherever you choose you’ll have access to top-class
facilities and teaching.
THE ACADEMY PROGRAMMES
For players with a high standard of skill whohave been identified as having the potential tobuild a career in professional sport we offer the
Sparsholt Football Academy, the Women’sFootball Academy and the Golf Academy.
The Academy programmes develop personalperformance at the same time as earning
qualifications. All programmes feature:
Experienced coaches,
including visiting coaches
A personalised programme of fitness
and nutrition
Competition in regional and national fixtures
Technology and resources (such as video
analysis) to perfect technique and skill
Entry to the Academy programme is subject to interview and sports trials. Apply for any
of the full-time BTEC courses in Sport stating‘Academy option’. Full details are in the
Course Guide.
BY ITS VERY NATURE, THE SPORTS SECTOR IS COMPETITIVE AND DEMANDS HIGH
LEVELS OF COMMITMENT AND MOTIVATION. WE EXPECT NO LESS FROM YOU.
From day one, you will be stretching and challenging yourself academically and physically. Every course covers the science and psychology of sport and performance over a diverse range of
subjects including physiology, anatomy, nutrition, risk assessments, developing training programmes and fitness testing using industry-standard technology and techniques.
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With more than 200 different jobs inthe sport and leisure industry you
will never be short of opportunities.These are the paths you might
follow after your course:
Straight into a job in sport, leisure
or outdoor activities, your course
will give you the option to gain
certificates you need to work such as
gym instructor or coaching badge.
Further qualifications or training
could open doors to a career in sport
or leisure facility management,
sports coaching, fitness instructing
or sports development.
Move onto Higher Education in
subjects such as sports studies,
leisure management, recreation
management or teacher training.
Open to all sport students, theopportunity to travel and experiencesport in other countries is a highlightof the year. Whether it’s skiing in theFrench Alps or adventure sports inthe Ardeche, these trips broadenhorizons and allow students to
develop their skills in new settings.
When Kathryn is not on the basketballcourt - she plays for Winchester’s
league team ‘The Panthers’ - life atcollege keeps her busy. Now in her
final year at Andover College Kathrynis a member of the Student Council,an Ambassador for the College and
has also been elected to the Board ofGovernors as the student
representative.
Kathryn achieved triple Distinction(DDD) in the Extended Diploma in
Sport. She says, “You learn so much
information in the course and I love
that it's not all practical. You learn
about anatomy and physiology plus
extras like the first aid course and
sports massage which is helpful as it
gives me another option for the future.”
At the moment, Kathryn’s immediatefuture is focused on a paramedic
practice degree at either Surrey orBrighton University. “I have been able
to carry elements of my learning from
Sport into the applied science and
medical science diplomas I am
currently studying, to give me a
foundation for the BSc (Hons)
Paramedic Practice.”
P A T H W A Y S
H O R I Z O N S
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We have links with a range of sports, clubs and activity centres across the region andnationally. Visiting speakers, trips and projectsgive students an understanding of the businessof sport in all its forms, and skills like sportsmassage and coaching are practised in localsports clubs.
Outdoor Adventure students get the chance to try out their skills on work placements withorganisations such as PGL Outdoor Ltd.
We make the most of having Andover LeisureCentre as a neighbour. Facilities are used for learning and leisure, and our closeassociation opens up work experience and job opportunities.
PARTNERSHIP WITHSOUTHAMPTON FC
The Football Academy works in partnership withSouthampton FC and the Saints‘second chance’ programme.This elite tier program isdesigned to produce players for Southampton FC.
ANDOVER TOWN FC
Andover Town FC is theCollege's own football team,providing senior footballexperience and progressionopportunities.
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F O
YOU’LL LEARN AND TRAIN USING
FACILITIES, BOTH IN AND
ALL STUDENTS USE THE FACI
REGARDLESS OF THE COURSE
S PA R S H O LT ’ S S TAT E - O F - T H E - A RT
S P O RT S C E N T R E F E AT U R I N G S P O RT S
H A L L , A C L I M B I N G WA L L S PA N N I N G 2 0
M E T R E S , F U L LY E Q U I P P E D F I T N E S S
S U I T E A N D E X E R C I S E S T U D I O .
A N D O V E R C O L L E G E H A S I T S O W N
F O O T B A L L C L U B B A S E D AT T H E
P O RT WAY S TA D I U M , A N D O V E R .
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O R
G MODERN INDUSTRY-STANDARD
OUT OF THE CLASSROOM.
LITIES ON BOTH CAMPUSES,
OR CAMPUS THEY STUDY AT.
S PA R S H O LT F O O T B A L L P I T C H E S W I T H
D U G O U T S A N D P I T C H S I D E C H A N G I N G
P L U S T R A I N I N G A N D I N D O O R P I T C H E S .
E X C L U S I V E U S E O F WAT E R - S P O RT S
FA C I L I T I E S .
F R E E G Y M M E M B E R S H I P AT A N D O V E R
L E I S U R E C E N T R E F O R A N D O V E R
C O L L E G E S P O RT S S T U D E N T S .
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We want every student to leave us with aLevel 3 qualification. For example, A Levelsare a Level 3 qualification, which gives you
an indication of the standard expected by employers and universities. You will
need at least five GCSEs at grades A* to C to study at this level.
For students with four GCSEs at grade D or above, you can join the course at Level 2.
You will be encouraged to progress to theLevel 3 course in your second year.
If you don’t already have them, yourprogramme may also include GCSE
Maths and English, essential foremployment or Higher Education.
You can choose to focus just on Sport with the Extended Diploma programme, or you can mix Sport with other A levels
or BTEC courses. We will help you decide on the programme that meets youraspirations during the application
and interview process.
Good results in a Level 3 BTEC qualificationor A Levels can gain you a place at university.
With all the support you need to make thegrade and opportunities to set yourself
above the rest, you can pursue the coursethat will set you on your chosen career path.
A T. . . . . . . . . . T O
SPORTS SCIENCE
SPORTS MANAGEMENT
PARAMEDIC PRACTICE
...just some of the degree courses
chosen by our Sports students.
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MAX ASHLEY GRADUATED
IN 2012 AND IS NOW
WORKING AS A FULL-TIME
COACH FOR CHELSEA FC.
HE HAS RECENTLY BEEN
NOMINATED FOR FA YOUNG
COACH OF THE YEAR
FOR HIS WORK WITH
DISABLED FOOTBALL.
“The programme at Sparsholt
taught me many valuable things for
a sporting career which has helped
to open up several opportunities.
I decided the coaching route was
best for me after the College set up
as an FA ‘Mars Just Play’ Centre.
This gave me the chance to work
with teenage students with
learning difficulties. This provided
valuable experience and inspired
me to complete the FA ‘Coaching
Disabled Footballers’ course.”
“The work experience unit gave me
two weeks work experience with
Swindon Town FC and helped me
make the decision to go into
football coaching and I use things
I learned at college every day.
Sparsholt College gave me every
support to start my football
coaching career at Chelsea FC
Foundation, and I would
recommend what I did to any
aspiring coaches.”
HOW TO APPLY
Visit us at an open day or open evening.Have a good look around all the facilities
and meet the staff and students.
Decide which course is right for you, andwhich level you want to study at. There isplenty of help available from school and
college to help you make the right decision.
Fill in an application form from the back of the prospectus or online.
INTERVIEWS ANDASSESSMENT TRIALS
Once we receive your application we will invite you to interview.
If you have applied for an Academyprogramme, you will be invited to attend
assessment trials in the summer term.
When you have your GCSE results you will be invited to enrol.
FEES AND FUNDING
Courses are free to students under the age of 19. There are additional costs
throughout your course to cover trips andadditional (optional) qualifications.
You will have the option to earn extraqualifications in coaching or instruction
which are charged for. We recommend youset aside around £350 for training,
certificates, off-site activities and trips.
Bursaries are available for exceptionalcircumstances. Please call the Student
Services team for more information.
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT,PERFORMANCE AND EXCELLENCE(AT SPARSHOLT COLLEGE AND ANDOVER COLLEGE )
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN SPORT, EXERCISE AND FITNESS
(AT SPARSHOLT COLLEGE AND ANDOVER COLLEGE )
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE/SUBSIDIARYDIPLOMA IN SPORT(AT ANDOVER COLLEGE ONLY )
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
(AT SPARSHOLT COLLEGE ONLY )
LEVEL 2 DIPLOMA IN OUTDOOR ADVENTURE
(AT SPARSHOLT COLLEGE ONLY )
FOOTBALL, WOMEN'S FOOTBALL AND GOLF
(AT SPARSHOLT COLLEGE AND ANDOVER COLLEGE )
LEVEL 3 CERTIFICATE IN SPORTSMASSAGE – SOFT TISSUE THERAPY
(AT ANDOVER COLLEGE ONLY )
C O U R S E S
C O U R S E S
O F S P O R T
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ISAAC NEHEMIE
STARRED FOR THE
ACADEMY IN 2012 AND
HAS NOW SIGNED FOR
SOUTHAMPTON FC ON
A 2 YEAR SCHOLARSHIP.
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