Sussex Downs College Lewes Sport Academy programmes include the following Five Focuses:
1.Development of individual and team skill. 2.Enhancement and knowledge of personal fitness and nutrition. 3.Understanding of strategies and tactics of the game. 4.Competing and performing at the highest level possible, both individually and as a team. 5.Understanding and practice of the basic principles of coaching sport.
Applications are invited from individuals who already excel in competitive sport and/or demonstrate the necessary commitment and potential within their chosen sport. Existing club/school or county playing experience would be an advantage on the sport academy courses. These requirements are in addition to the standard college entry requirements for the students’ chosen academic programmes of study.
Site
Lewes
Level
Entry Level
Course Type
16 +
Sussex Downs College Lewes Sport Academy programmes include the following Five Focuses:
1.Development of individual and team skill. 2.Enhancement and knowledge of personal fitness and nutrition. 3.Understanding of strategies and tactics of the game. 4.Competing and performing at the highest level possible, both individually and as a team. 5.Understanding and practice of the basic principles of coaching sport.
Students will be informally monitored on each Academy throughout the year to track their progression.
There are no formal qualifications for this course yet students will have the potential to gain sport specific honours and awards during their time on a Sports Academy.
Many Sport Academy students have progressed into the higher levels of sport performance and education, with some progressing into professional sport. The majority progress into working in the sports industry or studying sport at a higher level whilst still playing football at a club/county level.
Our Academy students must purchase and obtain playing kit for their respective sport. Additionally Academy students are required to pay the annual fee at the beginning of each academic year.
All students who join the Academy enter into an agreement with the College to ensure that attendance, performance in the classroom, attitude to learning and personal presentation are exemplary at all times.