5 GCSE’s at grade 9-4, including English and Maths.
Sport – BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/ National Extended Diploma
In year 1 all students follow a broad curriculum looking at the fundamentals of Sports Science, Sports Coaching and the Fitness Industry. This includes topics such as Anatomy and Physiology, Sports Leadership, Sports Nutrition and Officiating in Sport. This blend of theoretical and practical based units exposes students to a variety of skills and qualities required for success in the industry.
In the second year of the course learners are offered the opportunity to choose optional units which spark their interest. As well as core units such as Skill Acquisition and Sports Development, learners will have the option of doing Sports Coaching, Sports Injury Management, Fitness Instructor Skills as well as others.
Students also have the opportunity to play Football for the college as part of our successful Football Academy.
We have access to a high-quality, modern gym facility, available for use by all students and fully integrated into our sports courses. This outstanding facility supports both academic learning and practical performance, providing students with an excellent environment to develop their skills.
The department has strong links with Andover Leisure Centre, offering students further access to professional-standard facilities and real-world insight into the sports and leisure sector.
We have established progression links with Higher Education institutions, including Bournemouth University, the University of Southampton, and the University of Winchester, helping students to understand their next steps and supporting successful transition into university-level study.
Where feasible, we enhance learning through sports-related trips, which enrich the curriculum and broaden students’ experiences beyond the classroom. Students are also offered work experience opportunities within the sports industry, allowing them to develop employability skills, gain industry insight, and apply their learning in practical settings.
Our courses develop your potential whilst working towards a sports qualification at either Level 2 or 3. The BTEC qualification will provide future opportunities to progress into a sport/fitness related career. This is built around our football programme with academy training three times per week and is supplemented by a comprehensive match programme, which includes FA Youth Cup, Conference Youth Alliance League, the Hampshire Colleges Football League and the South West Counties Youth League
Assessment on all BTEC courses is through assignments and exam style controlled assessments. You will work on PowerPoint presentations, written reports, logbooks as well as various practical assessments to demonstrate skill and proficiency.
All of our level 3 qualifications have UCAS points attached to them allowing students to progress on to Higher Education to study any Sport-related degree. Students have also been successful in obtaining football scholarships in the US. Through additional qualifications, students can gain direct employment as coaches or gym instructors, for example.
You will be required to have your own practical kit for lessons. We will offer a kit package for learners to purchase.
We have strong links with local employers and organisations and seek to have guest speakers in Sports Development, sport Science, Sports injuries as well as others. Students have the opportunity to go on course related trips domestically such as to Wembley Stadium as well as abroad on our biannual trip to Spain.
Additional extras may include:
- FA Level 1 Coaching Certificate
- Football Development Tour (international football)
- FA Level 2 Coaching Certificate (available only via selection)
- Pitch side first aid
- Two weeks work experience in the sports industry
- Optional Active IQ Level 2
- Wednesday afternoon enrichment – football, basketball, cadets, netball, rugby, chess, dungeons and dragons, dance
Students have access to a high-quality, modern gym facility, available for all students and fully embedded within our sports courses. This facility supports skill development, performance analysis, and applied learning in a professional environment. The department has strong links with Andover Leisure Centre, giving students further exposure to industry-standard facilities and professional practice within the sport and leisure industry.