What You Will Study
You can study any course in college whilst on the ADP however it complements the courses in sport ranging from Level 1 Sport to Level 3 Sport including Sport & Exercise Science courses. On these you will study modules such as Coaching and Leadership, Anatomy, Biomechanics, Nutrition, Psychology, Massage, Performance Analysis plus much more. Your programme will include a supervised Strength and Conditioning programme, recovering and injury management, including access to our own Sports Therapist, nutrition and lifestyle management, video analysis, mental skills and psychology and preparation for your competition.
We are a TASS (Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme) accredited site which is the Sport England national benchmark of providing dual careers, balancing academics while you develop and compete in your chosen sport. We were the first College in the north of England to be awarded the accreditation and shows our commitment to developing young athletes.
- Entry Requirements
You must meet the entry requirements for your chosen programme of study. Individual athletes will also be asked to provide a reference from their coach or their governing body, as well as a College assessment. Your place on the ADP will depend on your continued progress on your main course of study.
- Further Study
Students leaving the Athlete Development Programme and completing the Level 3 programmes, can go on to study a degree either at Wakefield Colleges University Centre or other UK universities. There is also the option to look at opportunities overseas. Several previous successful students have gone on to receive scholarships both in the UK and in America.
