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Declan shares his experience studying sport at West Notts. He mentions various exciting trips he’s been on since beginning the course, including a trip to Wembley Stadium, as well as shining light on how supportive our teachers are.
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Learn and train in a Sport England accredited sports hall, 3G pitch and a full-sized grass football pitch.
Sports students have dedicated their Tuesday evenings to boost confidence, skills and dreams of Blidworth Bengals under-10s team as part of the sports learning company.
Level 2 CIMSPA Practitioner Professional Sport Fitness students have earnt themselves a skill for life and a route into new jobs. They’ve completed the intensive National Pool Lifeguard Qualification (NPLQ), in partnership with Lammas Leisure Centre, and have all gained work placements as lifeguards at the centre.
Meg Perkins has been selected to play for Leeds Rhinos Netball, U17 competition squad at the National Performance. Meg has successfully completed the Advanced Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science at West Notts in 2023.
Sports students joined forces with a Nottingham-based youth support enterprise for a month of sport, coaching, skills enhancing and helping the community.
Pupils from Kirkby-in-Ashfield’s Greenwood Primary School have enjoyed a lesson with a difference thanks to sports students from West Nottinghamshire College.
Mini ‘Commonwealth Games’ is a hit with schoolkids - Sports students at West Nottinghamshire College have given Mansfield schoolchildren an action-packed day to show off their athletic talents.
Students took part in a wellbeing event at Four Seasons Mansfield where they used knowledge learnt so far in their first year at college and provided basic health checks.
Students use local facilities to understand isolated and competitive practices for practical team and individual sports, applying a range of skills and knowledge to analyse performance and contribute to their assessments.
Students enjoyed a trip to the University of Lincoln to explore the HE Sport department. Learners gained an insight into the Higher Education, course content and life at Lincoln.
Learn and train in a Sport England accredited sports hall, 3G pitch and a full-sized grass football pitch.
Exercise science will be studied in the sports lab and classrooms.
Students completed another national cheerleading competition with their group, Destiny Cheer, which saw the group come first in the International Cheerleading Coalition (ICC) at the Wildcats Arena, Cheer City, Nottingham.
Sport students visited the Mill Adventure Base in Mansfield. They spent time working on teamwork, problem solving and communication skills. The instructor was so impressed with the group that he offered one of the learners a summer job working at the Mill as an instructor!
Sport students visited the Mill Adventure Base in Mansfield. They spent time working on teamwork, problem solving and communication skills. The instructor was so impressed with the group that he offered one of the learners a summer job working at the Mill as an instructor!
As a student at West Notts, I am having a really positive experience. You meet so many different types of people and you are always learning and seeing new things.
I was particularly worried about making friends, but I needn’t have worried because the tutors are both friendly and helpful and now I have made some really good friends! – Callum Mackay.
As a student from Bermuda, the college was a lot bigger than what we had in Bermuda and it was a big change, but with the help of support staff I found my way around college pretty easily – Josh.
FAQs - sport courses
The following information will hopefully give you a little bit more of an insight into what it will be like to be a student with us.
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Where will I study?
All of our sports courses are based at our Derby Road campus, Mansfield, which has a large, modern sports hall including sports science lab. We have strong relationships with local employers where you will access a working gym while on your course.
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What is it like?
The college is a professional, adult environment intended to prepare you to work in your chosen industry. We expect students to conduct themselves as they would in the world of work. Attendance and punctuality are very important and, as you will potentially be entering a career where you may be working as a coach with young people, your behaviour in college and at home can also have an impact on your progression to the career of your choice.
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What will I study?
You will learn through a mixture of practical and classroom study. Practical activity may include sport, fitness, coaching, leading and team work. Level 1 learning is very project-based, while level 2 study has a much greater emphasis on practical skills. Level 3 learning tends to be more academic-based.
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What about English and maths?
If you start at college and you haven’t yet achieved your English and maths GCSEs at grade 4 or above, then you will continue to study these for three hours each week per subject. At the end of your first year you will take a re-sit GCSE exam. It is important you attend your English and maths lessons alongside your chosen course.
Take a look at our fact sheets to find out why English and maths is important within this industry.
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What will I have to wear?
Sport students will be asked to wear a ‘uniform’, comprising of a college tracksuit top, shirt and track pants/shorts, at all times.
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Will I have to do a work placement?
At levels 2 and 3 students will be expected to complete a work placement. This is a great way of getting your foot in the door, impress an employer, and may lead to a job. We encourage you to start thinking early on about where this could be and our central work placement team can support you, using their strong employer links.
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In the news
West Nottinghamshire College working in partnership with School Games
Students at college will be given the opportunity to co-create and deliver school games activities, this will give a valuable insight in coaching children and young people and delivery of sporting competitions.
What is the vision?
The School Games will continue to make a clear and meaningful difference to the lives of even more children and young people.
What is the mission?
Putting physical activity and competitive sport at the heart of schools and providing more young people with the opportunity to compete and achieve their personal best.
A network of School Games Organisers are tasked to deliver a variety of sporting opportunities ensuring all students are given an equal opportunity to play, compete and experience new sports in a safe, fun and friendly environment.
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Duo share sporting business success
Strength was the topic of discussion amongst sports students at West Nottinghamshire College as private gym owners from Fortis Fitness shared their story of success.
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Three cheers for Florida-bound duo
An international cheerleading competition beckons next summer for two energetic West Nottinghamshire College A-Level students.
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Mini ‘Commonwealth Games’ is a hit with schoolkids
Sports students at West Nottinghamshire College have given Mansfield school children an action-packed day to show off their athletic talents.
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It’s sport for all thanks to students’ coaching
Pupils from Kirkby-in-Ashfield’s Greenwood Primary School have enjoyed a lesson with a difference thanks to sports students from West Nottinghamshire College.
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