future of sport - blackburn college

Future of Sport at Blackburn College

The range of courses available to study are designed to fit the needs of all sports enthusiasts. Whether you are just leaving school, returning to education or interested in an apprenticeship route, the sports department has something to offer you. Our tutors have vast experience in their subjects and sports and are passionate about your success and progression.

The college also offers a SPORTING EXCELLENCESCHOLARSHIP worth £1,200 a year to thosestudents who are specialists in their sport and wouldrepresent the college at regional or national level.In the past we have had an international ice skater,European medal winning Ju-Jitsu fighter, championIce Hockey player and an international tenpinbowler who represented England. The moneycould be used for travel to competitions, brand newequipment or towards coaching and training. It is safe to say that whichever sports careeryou wish to progress in, we will work tirelessly to helpyou achieve your potential and enable you to leave Blackburn College with the grades you deserve.

We look forward to welcoming youin September and beyond.

Blackburn College Sports Department

Welcome to Blackburn College SportBlackburn College would like to welcome you to the Future of Sport. The sports department has gone through major changes in terms of location over the last few years and we are now pleased to be delivering high quality sports courses in our new £13.5 million Sports and Leisure facility in the student village. The facility boasts a 6 lane 25m swimming pool, a state of the art 80 station fitness suite, an aerobics and dance studio plus a cutting edge sports performance laboratory.

Our Student Guarantee:

• The very best teaching in state of the art facilities that promote independent learners

• Tutors who are passionate about students’ success

• Amazing enrichment activities to suit all, including our brand new Centres of Excellence in Football, Netball, Basketball, Swimming and Cricket

• Additional learning support for all students, to maximise their potential

• A friendly, safe and supportive environment with high expectations and standards

For more information: Call us on: 01254 29 21 28/27 Email: [email protected]

Full Time Sports Courses

Level Duration Entry Criteria

BTEC Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

1 1 year Range of GCSE qualifications (E/F/G) Interview and strong commitment to sport

Futsal Scholarship 1 1 year Range of GCSE qualifications (E/F/G) Interview and strong commitment to sport

BTEC Certificate in Sport

2 1 year 4D (including English and maths at Grade D)Interview and strong commitment to sport

BTEC Extended Certificate in Sport

2 1 year 1C (maths or English Language)3D (including English language or maths)Interview and strong commitment to sport

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (GCSE Re-sit)

3 2 years 4C (including English Language or maths) 1D (English Language or maths) Interview and strong commitment to sport

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport

3 2 years 5C (including English Language and maths) or 4C including English language and maths) and L2 BTEC Diploma in Sport (merit profile)Interview and strong commitment to sport

AS/A2 Physical Education

3 1/2 years 3B 3C (including English Language and maths)Interview and strong commitment to sport

Award, Certificate and Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise

1/2 6-30 weeks Level 1: Keen interest in becoming a fitness instructor and successful interview Level 2: Level 1 Award in Health and Fitness and successful interview

Certificate in Personal Training

3 24 weeks Level 2 Diploma in Health Fitness and Exercise, or Level 2 Diploma Sport, successful interview and experience of fitness instructing

English and Maths Learners who have not achieved a C grade in English and maths will have their main programme supplemented by a programme of study that will enable them to work towards gain these qualifications. The level will be dependent upon the GCSE grade currently held

Coaching and First aid Qualifications

All sports students on every level of study programme will have the opportunity to develop skills and gain qualifications as part of their study programmes. These will include:

First aid | Sports and Coaching Certificates (NGB coaching awards)

Work Experience Every level

Study Programmes Study Programmes are made up of a number of components that allow you to make the progress you require from your specific starting point. There are study programmes to suit all individual needs.

Example of a Study Programme

Level 2 Coaching Award

GCSE Maths

First Aid

BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport Level 3

Work experience Tutorial

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Fitness & Training AcademyThe Fitness and Training Academy is designed specifically for those wishing to pursue a career in the fitness industry. There are three levels of qualification which suit the full range of experience from those leaving school to retraining and career development.

Level 1 CYQ Award in Fitness and Physical Activity (6 weeks: September and January Starts)

This is an introduction to working in the fitness industry for those just starting out and is an excellent

platform to develop knowledge for the level 2 qualification.

Level 2CYQ Level 2 Diploma in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction (24 weeks: October to June)

CYQ Level 2 Certificate in Health, Fitness and Exercise Instruction(15 weeks: February to June)

This qualification will allow you to work as a fitness instructor in a range of sports clubs and gym environments. It is aimed at ensuring that you will have a portfolio of qualifications that allow you to progress onto level 3 or into work.

Level 3 CYQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training (24 Weeks: September to April)

The aim of this qualification is to develop the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client.

You will also gain experience to help you deliver the following classes:

Kettlebells

Exercise to Music

Step Aerobics

Aqua Aerobics

Circuit Training

Spinning


Role in Leisure Organisation

Fitness Coaching & Development

Personal Trainer

Leisure Assistant

Sports Coach

Sports Development Officer

Leisure Centre Manager

Example NVQ and Technical Certificate

Level 2 NVQ in Fitness Instructing

Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Personal Training

Level 3 Diploma in Fitness Instructing & Personal Training

Level 2 NVQ in Active Leisure, Learning & Well-Being Operation Services

Level 2 Certificate in Leisure Operations

Level 2 NVQ Certificate in Activity Leadership

Level 2 Certificate in Supporting PE and School Sport / Level 2 Award in Sports Leadership

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sports Development

Level 3 Award in Increasing Participation in Sport and Active Leisure in Community Settings

Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Leisure Management

ApprenticeshipsApprenticeships will give you a valued work placement in an area of your choosing, whilst gaining a nationally recognised qualification through a mix of training in college and experience in the workplace. Most Apprenticeship programmes last between 12 to 18 months. We have the following apprenticeships available:


Centre of ExcellenceCentres of Excellence have beendeveloped to aid those students who arelooking to excel in their sport.

The five centres will focus on Football,Basketball, Netball, Swimming and Cricket and are linked with local well-developed and successful clubs.

We hold trials for our Centre of Excellences each academic year. These Centres of Excellence are designed specifically to work alongside your programme of study and complement some of the modules you will undertake.

Contact [email protected] for further details.

Bespoke sessions

• Nutritional advice• Psychological strategies• Strength & conditioning

Player development

• Fitness testing• Training programmes

Training sessions

• Weekly training sessions with a qualified coach

Competitive Sport

• Teams will play in the British College Leagues

Progression

• Opportunity to play for clubs outside of college, during and after your studies

Physiotherapy

• Physiotherapy support provided by the Performance Lab (PM Performance Ltd)

Warm weather training

• Training facilities to develop fitness and technical ability


Lancashire Spinners

Enrichment & Sport

As a student at Blackburn College, you will have access to a wide range of activities available to you to support your study programme. Sessions are available before, during, and after college.

• Archery

• Badminton

• Basketball

• Boxing/BoxFit

• Cricket

• Dodgeball

• Football

• Futsal

• Ice Skating

• Judo

• Netball

• Running

The sports department gather feedback from the students across the whole college throughout the year to determine which activities are made available in order to develop suitable and current enrichment programmes.

Sport Enrichment activities are run by staff with support from students in the Blackburn College Coaching Company. This helps these individuals to gain experience or organising and delivering games and activities. The available sessions are as follows:

• AFC Darwen

• West Pennine Netball

• Lancashire Spinners

• England Netball

• Blackburn Centurions

Our teaching and coaching staff have great relationships with local clubs across a wide range of sports. These clubs will provide coaches, facilities and progression into playing at a high level of sports within the local community and beyond.

Club Links

• Blackburn RFU

• British Judo

• British Cycling

• East Lancs CC

• Pleasington CC

• Self Defence

• Swimming

• Table Tennis

• Tchoukball

• Volleyball

• Zumba


COLLEGE SPORT MAKERMatt Hinchley

SPORT ACTIVATORKellsey Millar

Volunteering

Employability & Work Experience

Our students can take advantage of taking part in a regular placement at schools, leisure centres and sports clubs in the local area. Placements currently involve our students planning, assisting in the delivery and evaluating the sessions that they carry out at after school enrichment clubs, school sports days and school sports teams.

Our students can take advantage of a range of volunteering opportunities on all levels of their studies to gain valuable skills and experience. The college Sports Maker and Sports Activator will support you to find placements and gain the experience you want.Current volunteering options include:

• Gym Assistant & Fitness Instructor

• Events Management & co-ordintation

• Games & Activities Co-ordinator

• Enrichment Co-ordinator

• Sports Club Management

• PE Assistant

• Sports Web Design

• Plus many more...

This is an excellent opportunity for our students to get involved with and provides them with:

• A Level 1 or 2 Sports Coaching qualification

• Enhanced leadership and coaching skills

• Knowledge and understanding of the roles and responsibilities of a leader/coach

• Experience of planning sports days, sports festivals, enrichment opportunities and sports teams fixtures


Louis Halleron-Place

Work experience is a key aspect for any student looking for a top university place or new job. Blackburn College has introduced the opportunity for students to be part of the Blackburn College Coaching Company.

Volunteering

Residential Trips

Sporting Excellence Scholarships

Every year all of our sports students are part ofan exciting residential trip that allows them toexperience something different from their everydaycollege timetable as well as completing assessmentsfrom their study programme.

The residential is extremely popular with students. Activities on theresidential trips include canoeing, abseiling, mountain climbing,team challenges, orienteering and many more. The residentialdevelops students’ leadership and communication skills. On the residential, students are provided with all their meals and activities. Students who have completed the residential commented on how “the trip brought the group together” and helped them “make loads of new friends”.

On completion of the residential students design, organise and run a project within the local community as part of the National Citizen Service.

At Blackburn College we want to motivate students who are dedicated, show willing, and work hard at college. As a reward, we are offering the chance to apply for a £1,200 a year scholarship.

The Sporting Excellence Scholarship is for those dedicated to a sport and who represent the district or even their country. This scholarship is to enable you to travel to games and competitions, and to buy quality equipment that you will need.

Scholarship student Abbie Culshaw was Captain of the England U16 Ice Hockey team


Case StudiesChristopher Edwards

Chris studied a BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Sports Science at Blackburn College, from 1991–93. He then went onto University of Leeds to study a BSc (Hons) in Sports Science & Physiology. Chris started teaching at Blackburn College in September 1996. Chris teaches on all levels and courses within the department with his particular interests in Anatomy, Physiology, Nutrition, Sports Massage and Sports Injuries.

Chris also enjoys 5 a side football, squash and mountain biking. He currently runs the Cycling Club as part of the enrichment programme.

Ceri Hamill

Ceri studied the Level 3 National Diploma in Sport and Fitness Development at Blackburn College in2002-2004. Ceri then went on to UCLAN to study BA (Hons) Sports Management.

Ceri came back to Blackburn to complete her PGCE and then began teaching within the sports department. She has taught across all levels of qualification that the department offers and leads on the coaching and leadership qualifications that are part of the study programmes.

Ceri’s particular subject interests are Nutrition, Current Issues and Fitness Testing. Her sporting passions are playing Netball, attending the gym and watching Blackburn Rovers.

Ben Jenkins

Ben studied Level 3 BTEC in Sport and Fitness Development at Blackburn College in 2007-2009. Before coming to college Ben had discovered Parkour and Freerunning whilst at school after watching a documentary called ‘Jump Britain’ and began learning the sport from there. In 2008 Ben was given the last minute opportunity to compete in the Barclaycard World Freerun Championships, finishing 3rd.

Ben’s performance in the Barclaycard World Freerun Championships led to him starring in the WFPF hit series MTV’s “Ultimate Parkour Challenge”, and as the youngest competitor at age 18, Ben shocked worldwide audiences by winning the entire series. Since then Ben has appeared in numerous music videos, TV programmes and films and is now based full time in Los Angeles where he is currently in production for the new ‘The Jungle Book’.


With a £1,000 Bonus for first year, full-time undergraduate students, small class sizes and outstanding support, after you have completed your Level 3 course you can progress onto a range of exciting University level courses with University Centre at Blackburn College.Four different courses are available and each has a different progression route so you can achieve a BSc (Hons) or BA (Hons) qualification within 3 years of full-time study.

University Centre at Blackburn College

*Subject to Validation

For more information visit www.blackburn.ac.uk/university/why-choose-ucbc

Course:

Community Coaching and Sport Development (FdSc)

Sports Coaching & Performance (FdSc)

Health & Personal Training (FdA)

Complementary Therapies

(FdSc)

You can then progress to:

BSc (Hons) Community Coaching & Sport Development (Top Up)

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching & Performance (Top Up)

A range of Top Up programmes at the University of Central Lancashire BSc (Hons) Professional Practice in Complementary Health Therapies (Top Up)

Validated by:

University of South Wales

University of South Wales

University of Central Lancashire

University of Cumbria

• Sports Teacher

• Physiotherapist

• Sports Journalist

• Sports Development Officer

• Sports Coach

• Sports Therapist

Future Career Opportunities

• Sports Nutritionist

• Sports Events Manager

• Sport Digital/Marketing & Communications Officer

• Sports Researcher

• Higher Level Vocational Qualifications

Our learners have progressed into a number of fields of work within sport. Here are some of the potential options:


State-of-the-art facilities

NEW Sports & Leisure Centre at Blackburn College

For more information on any of the courses or activities offered please contact the Sports Department on 01254 292127/28

2 Sports Halls

80 station fitness centre

Aerobics studio

6 Lane, 25m swimming pool

Rehabilitation pool

Sports Science Performance and Testing laboratory

Alongside this, the College has access to football pitches at Feniscowles, AFC Darwen and Blackburn Rovers FC.

In conjunction with Blackburn with Darwen Council, work has been completed on the £13.5 million Sports and Leisure Centre. This facility will give all Blackburn College students access to the best facilities in the area.

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