This course focusses on all aspects of sport from science related topics such as exercise physiology right through to nutrition and coaching. This two year course is designed to give you an all-round experience of the sport sector.
DurationHow does the body work during exercise? Why is sport becoming a social phenomenon? How does the body adapt to training? These are all questions you will explore and more on the sport courses we offer here at Ashton.
This course focusses on all aspects of sport from science related topics such as exercise physiology right through to nutrition and coaching. This two year course is designed to give you an all-round experience of the sport sector.
Work placements are a compulsory part of this course and we try to offer placements in a variety of different sectors. Students have been placed in schools, coaching at FC United and as personal trainers. The practical experience you will gain, alongside your teaching will prepare you for the next steps of your career.
This course is backed by some major employers and professional bodies, such as: Rugby Football League, Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMPSA), League Football Education, Skills Active and Sports Coach UK. This qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting admission requirements for many relevant specialist courses.
Work placements are a compulsory part of this course and we try to offer placements in a variety of different sectors. Students have been placed in schools, coaching at FC United and as Personal Trainers.
Anatomy and Physiology
You will explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems.
Fitness Training and Programming
You will explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and wellbeing.
Leadership in Sport
You will study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles.
Fitness Testing
You will gain an understanding of the requirements of fitness testing and learn how to safely conduct a range of fitness tests for different components of fitness.
Sports Psychology
This unit covers the psychological dimensions of sport, and introduces psychological techniques that can be used to enhance performance.
About us
Welcome to Ashton Sixth Form College. I am very proud to be Centre Principal at this successful, inclusive and vibrant college and I am delighted that you are considering joining us.
Our approach here is simple. We put our students at the heart of everything we do, treating you as an individual, nurturing your talents and igniting your passions.
We have high expectations for each and every one of our students coupled with an understanding that you can only achieve your potential in an environment where you feel a sense of belonging and where you feel happy and safe.
These things are very important to us. Our staff at ASFC are passionate, highly skilled and caring, and they will go the extra mile to ensure that you feel valued, supported and appropriately challenged.
We are very proud of our students’ achievements which are consistently outstanding and place ASFC as one of the highest performing colleges in the country.
Crucially, our students’ achievements enable them to progress onto their chosen next steps, whether this is taking up a place at a top university or securing a highly competitive employment or apprenticeship opportunity. However, ASFC is more than just a place to study. We are here to help you broaden your horizons.
As such, we strongly encourage our students to engage fully with our extensive enrichment programme which includes additional courses, an array of visiting speakers and a wide range of trips and visits. Ultimately, we want you to move on from Ashton Sixth Form College with skills, confidence, excellent qualifications and importantly, choices.
Lisa Richards
Centre Principal
Our Vision
Transforming lives through learning
Our Mission
To engender a love of learning through an excellent standard of teaching and learning for all
To lay the foundations for career success
To promote well-being and inspire students and staff to lead fulfilling lives
Our Strategic Aims
To achieve excellence in all aspects of our work
To deliver relevant and coherent 16-19 study programmes which meet the needs of students and the wider community
To deliver a relevant adult and Higher Education curriculum which meets the needs of students and the wider community
To enhance the well-being of students and staff
To secure a sustainable and successful future for the college
The aim of this qualification is to prepare you to become Early Years Educators and qualifies you to work in a supervisory role within a nursery. On successful completion of the course, you will be able to work with children from birth to 5 years and gain knowledge of children aged 5 to 7 years.
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