Education Prospectus Why Study at the Wigan Warriors Performance & Education Academy?
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EDUCATION PROSPECTUS WHY STUDY AT THE WIGAN WARRIORS PERFORMANCE & EDUCATION ACADEMY? IF YOU WANT TO PROGRESS IN SPORT, THE WARRIORS PERFORMANCE & EDUCATION ACADEMY IS FOR YOU. UNLIKE OTHER COLLEGES THE PERFORMANCE AND EDUCATION ACADEMY PROVIDES HIGH PROFILE INPUT AND SUPPORT FROM WARRIORS PERFORMANCE STAFF AND THE OPPORTUNITY TO OBSERVE AND INTERACT WITH THE FIRST TEAM. THROUGHOUT YOUR CHOSEN COLLEGE YOU WILL: LEARN. TRAIN. With the appropriate GCSE Grades, you can Take part in regular training sessions to choose between our Level 2 and Level 3 develop your fitness and technical ability. You ABOUT US courses in Sport. You can study all aspects will be supported by some key staff from the of the game including Sports Coaching, Gym Wigan Warriors Performance Department. Don’t WIGAN WARRIORS STRIVE TO BE AT THE Instructing, Performance, Officiating, Sports worry if you are not a Rugby League Player – Injuries and Event Management, leading into the training will support your physical fitness FOREFRONT IN THE SPORT OF RUGBY careers as a PE Teacher, Sports Coach, Strength and is transferable to a wide range of other LEAGUE AND THE PERFORMANCE AND & Conditioner, Personal Trainer, Sports Massage sports. EDUCATION ACADEMY IS NO EXEMPTION Therapist, Sports Development Manager etc. TO THE RULE. The Academy provides an exciting opportunity for talented Rugby League players and students who are looking for a career in Sport. All programmes PLAY. WORK. provide the perfect mix of qualifications combined with a performance training schedule, work experience and competitive games programme at You will get the opportunity to play for Wigan On all courses you will gain work experience one of the most famous Rugby League Clubs in the world. Consistent with Warriors Rugby Academy in the Elite Category with one of the most successful sports clubs in the club ethos the Academy prides its self on cultivating a winning attitude 3 Colleges League with specialist training and the world which is a fantastic addition to your and enabling students to achieve the highest levels possible. support from performance coaching staff. Our CV. Depending on your chosen qualification College Rugby Academy provides a perfect you will gain work experience in Coaching, platform for unsigned players to showcase Instructing, Officiating, Sports Science, Video their talents with the aim of progressing onto Analysis, Sport Development plus many more the elite U19’s academy set up. career pathways 02 2018 Prospectus 2019 Prospectus 03 Home of Wigan Warriors Education Robin Park Arena WARRIORS SPORT STUDENTS OF WIGAN WARRIORS EDUCATION ARE BASED AT THE NEW WIGAN WARRIORS SPORT IS DEDICATED TO PROVIDING FUN, RECREATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES FOR LEARNERS, STAFF AND ADULTS WARRIORS ACADEMY AT THE ROBIN PARK ARENA, DIRECTLY ADJACENT TO THE FROM THE LOCAL COMMUNITY TO GET INVOLVED AT THE ACADEMY. SESSIONS WILL BE OPEN TO ALL LEARNERS WITH DW STADIUM. THE EDUCATION ACADEMY IS A COMPONENT OF THE WIGAN NECESSARY EQUIPMENT PROVIDED. WARRIORS FIRST TEAM HEAD QUARTERS & TRAINING FACILITY. The Academy provides students with an outstanding and modern learning environment with a range of features to enhance the educational experience. These include: • Group Fitness Sessions • High quality learning resource centre • Gym Sessions • High quality classrooms and Digital Skills Suite GET ACTIVE • 1-1 Coaching sessions • Auditorium for group learning & guest speaker sessions • Running / Athletics Sessions • Outstanding sport, leisure & welfare facilities • Sports Hall, Outdoor Multi Sport Pitches, High Performance Gym, Tennis Centre and more. • Higher Education Centre that enables progression onto degree level programmes • Involvment in a wide range of coaching camps and VOLUNTEERING fitness programmes OPPORTUNITIES • Hands on experience to boost your career • Get involved in the day to day functions of a Wigan Warriors! • Range of short CPD courses available for learners interested COACHING in a career in coaching DEVELOPMENT • Workshops with first team and high performance coaches FREE WARRIORS • Wide range of community focused events all year round EVENTS available free to all learners 04 2019 Prospectus 2019 Prospectus 05 WHAT CAN I STUDY? CASE STUDIES WIGAN WARRIORS HAVE A NUMBER OF EDUCATION PATHWAYS TO COMPLEMENT THE CAREER ASPIRATIONS OF SPORTS MEN AND WOMEN ENTERING THEIR COLLEGE YEARS. COURSE OPTIONS THAT PROVIDE AN OUTSTANDING ROUTE INTO EITHER HIGHER EDUCATION OR THE SPORTS & FITNESS INDUSTRIES. LEVEL 2 SPORTS COACHING AND FITNESS INSTRUCTING The Level 2 Sport Coaching & Fitness Instructor course is ideal for learners who want a career JAKE SMITH in the Sports Coaching or Health & Fitness sector. Learners will undertake qualifications to HANNAH HOBSON become a qualified Level 2 Sports Coach, Gym & Circuit Training Instructor and Health Related Level 2 Sports Coaching & Fitness Level 2 Sports Coaching & Fitness Activity Leader. Instructing Instructing This course provides a pathway to employment or the opportunity to progress onto higher “I attended college 4 days per week for our There was plenty of help and support given level study with Wigan Warriors. Learners will develop coaching and instruction skills group lessons, I received 1-2-1 tutoring by the staff whenever needed. The staff whilst learning the theory behind sports performance & fitness, personal development with any activities that I struggled with and all knew our abilities and therefore pushed and self-confidence through specialised practical sport and theory sessions. 1-2-1 reviews every few months to view the us to do over and above what we were progress I made throughout the course. The capable of. I am really happy that I picked WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? coaching staff help a lot by giving me things Wigan Warriors for my college education. to improve on in my sessions. They helped The course was great, it pushed me to Learners must have a minimum of 3 GCSE Grades 9 - 3. Learners will re-sit their GCSE English me to be a better coach and person by become more independent and allowed me and Maths subjects or complete a Functional Skills equivalent if not already achieved. providing work experience, so I could deliver to go out into different schools coaching, primary school sessions to kids, I always gaining experience and learning on the HOW WILL I LEARN AND BE ASSESSED? try to make it more enjoyable for them. A job. After completing Level 2, I was offered great thing about my course was going an employed apprentice position with the Lessons are a mix of indoor, outdoor practical sports, fitness instructing within the gym out into the different schools, coaching, Wigan Warriors Community Foundation. environment. Theory sessions are held within the classroom environment to develop learning on the job and learning how to I am now working at Level 3 in Physical knowledge & understanding. Learners will benefit from guest speakers from the Wigan control a class. A great experience was Education & School Sport. I still attend Warriors Coaching Staff, plus strength and conditioning sessions delivered by the Warriors working on the Warriors half term camps. lessons at the college as I work though my Academy S & C team. Learners are assessed through portfolio worksheets, practical This involves working with kids aged 4-14 Level 3 apprenticeship. I am also hoping observations and tests. throughout the week. This is good because to do a course that allows me to specialize you meet lots of new people, you can talk in coaching children and young adults with to parents about how their child is finding additional needs. the camp and whether they are enjoying it or not. 06 2019 Prospectus 2019 Prospectus 07 LEVEL 3 BTEC NATIONAL EXTENDED DIPLOMA IN SPORT ENGLISH & MATHS LEVEL 3 PATHWAY TO UNIVERSITY As an alternative to studying A Level subjects, our Level 3 Sports Course is perfect for What every your career aspirations you Every year a number of our learners progress to leading universities such as UCLAN, Liverpool John Moors, Manchester University, Edge Hill and learners who enjoy covering a range of topics specifically related to the Sports Industry. will need English and Maths. To ensure that Gloucester. If you have aspirations to progress to University Wigan Warriors Level 3 BTEC Sports course attracts the equivalent amount of UCAS You will gain an in-depth understanding of coaching, psychology, business, nutrition, elite you have the best possible chance in life points as A Level subjects. performance, principles of fitness, sport development plus many more exciting areas that Wigan Warriors Performance and Education The table below demonstrates UCAS points that are required for entry onto Higher Education Degree Courses at University. link to careers that are available in sport. Our Level 3 BTEC Sports course holds an equivalent Academy have specialist tutors who are value to studying three A Level subjects, providing the perfect pathway to Higher Education in committed to helping you gain English and University. Maths qualifications if you have not done so already. If you have already achieved UCAS POINTS BTEC LEVEL 3 DIPLOMA BTEC L3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA A - LEVEL GRADE WHAT ARE THE ENTRY REQUIREMENTS? your qualifications you will be supported in practising these skills further. 168 - D* D* D* A* A* A* Learners must have a minimum of 5 GCSE Grades to 9 – 4. HOW WILL I LEARN AND BE ASSESSED? 160 - D* D* D A* A* A Learners will complete a Diploma or Extended Diploma throughout two academic years. 152 - D* D D A* A A Practical lessons are a mix of indoor and outdoor sports and coaching sessions, plus fitness training and instruction within our college strength and conditioning gym. Theory lessons within the classroom are structured around the Warriors Education Management System, 144 - D D D A A A where learners complete unit work using our Online Education Portal. Learners will benefit from master class lessons from the Warriors Coaching Staff, plus strength 128 - D D M A B B and conditioning sessions delivered by the Warriors Academy strength & conditioning team.