Introduction to Sports Nutrition

Future careers to take centre stage at college open day

9th November 2021

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People from across Cornwall are being invited to explore a world of opportunities at a top local college during its first hybrid open event on November 20. 

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Blog: Getting ready for college!

23rd August 2021

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Blog: Top tips for results week

6th August 2021

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You’ve done it, you’ve reached the long-awaited month of August - here is what you need to know next.

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Pirates placement boosting Cornish careers in sport

2nd August 2021

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Two of Cornwall’s top sports clubs are teaming up with the region's largest college to offer training to the next generation of sport analysts.   

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Star students celebrated at dazzling awards ceremony

8th July 2021

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The region’s largest college group has honoured the achievements of its top students with a dazzling award ceremony at the world famous Eden Project.

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Extended Diploma in Outdoor Adventure Education

Level 3 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

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Would you like to work in the outdoor adventure sports industry? Our Level 3 outdoor adventure sports course is the perfect opening course to start your career as an instructor. This programme is all about immersing you in the outdoor industry and developing the essential and advanced skills that you will need to excel. Let us work with you to develop the key skills and qualities required to succeed in this exciting world of outdoor adventure education. Practical learning in the outdoors, is the best way to success in this industry. Our course will have you learning outside the classroom, guided by highly experienced instructors and lecturers. You will have access to all of the latest sports equipment and the best outdoor sports venues, coaches and lecturers in the county. When you are in the classroom, you will be educated on industry leading guidelines on theory, safety and performance. There is no better place to learn than at Duchy College. Our outdoor leadership syllabus covers • Experience in a wide range of outdoor activities • Developing your skills as a sports coach • Leadership as an outdoor instructor • Understanding the outdoor business sector • Employment in the outdoor industry • Managing risk • Keeping people safe in the outdoors In addition to understanding the essentials in this industry you will investigate; • How the body and mind cope alongside adventure sport • Fitness as a contributor towards personal development • planning and delivering engaging outdoor activities, and • Leadership styles to the most out of your clients. When you’re not in the classroom, our highly experienced instructors will have you out and about for a whole day of practical activity one day a week, throughout the academic calendar. All this and more Throughout the course we will also invite you to participate in range of adventurous challenges. A few on your must-do list should be; • Snowdonia National Park experience week • Navigation expeditions on Dartmoor • Canoeing expeditions on the Fal River • Rock Climbing and abseiling experiences • Mountain Biking Trails, and much more About the campus As a student you will have access to our on-site gym and sports hall. You will also benefit from being situated in one of the best placed college campuses for outdoor activities anywhere in the UK.

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Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching)

Level 3 • Full-time • Cornwall College Camborne

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Whether you are interested in coaching, fitness training, leisure management or sports therapies or any one of the many exciting roles in the sector, then this is the course for you. This will be your stepping stone to a career in the sport, health and fitness industry! The first thing you’ll notice about this course is that it’s about both practical and theoretical learning – you’ll be spending a lot of time in our on-campus sports hall, a fully equipped gym and 3G pitch. Our industry-experienced teachers combine theory and practical learning enabling you to progress towards a career in sport. You’ll be looking at everything from: fitness training and programming, the skills, techniques and tactical awareness involved in sport, along with impressive teamwork and leadership skills. In addition, you will be carrying out your very own personal fitness plan as you progress through the course. In essence, you’ll be developing all of the essential skills you need to start your journey towards a career in sport, health and fitness. Cornwall College has a selection of college sports teams, which regularly train and compete at a participatory and competitive level. If you qualify for county, regional or national level, we will support your athletic progress. A large selection of enrichment activities are also available, including football, netball, rugby, table tennis, badminton, basketball and circuit training. We have excellent links with local employers and sports clubs, providing amazing work experience and volunteering opportunities. Many of our students have gone on to employment further afield or abroad. As a Level 3 course, this diploma is all about you growing as a sports coach by effectively knowing how the body works, to successfully planning and delivering your very own sport coaching/fitness session. Our highly-skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience in sport, health and fitness. They are there to give you the very best start to your career.

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YMCA Award In Instructing Circuit Training Sessions

Level 2 • Part-time • Cornwall College Camborne

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This qualification is specifically for learners holding a Level 2 qualification in Gym Instruction or equivalent who are aspiring to branch out into the world of group exercise instruction and expand their skills to become qualified in Instructing Circuit Training. This course will develop your career on an employed or self-employed basis, and will allow you to add group classes to your clients in just two-weeks! This qualification is mapped directly to The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) professional standards for a Circuit Group Exercise Instructor. This course combines elements of both practical and theoretical learning where you will have the opportunity to apply the theory of circuit training in our on-campus sports hall, fully equipped gym and outdoor circuit training on one of our many green outdoor areas or 3G pitch. Our industry-experienced lecturers are all fully qualified and practicing professionals themselves and will guide you every step of the way, enabling you to deliver quality circuit training classes. You’ll be learning everything industry requires. In essence, you’ll be developing all of the essential skills you need to become a Circuit Training Instructor. Our highly-skilled and motivated staff have a wealth of knowledge and experience and are here to give you the very best advice and guidance.

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