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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