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First Diploma Cricket Studies - LCCC - Burnley

Myerscough reference:
09FDSCRTHF01P

Course Length:
1 year full-time

Venue:
Lancashire County Cricket Club

About the Course

Myerscough College has teamed up with Lancashire Country Cricket Club and Lancashire Cricket Board to offer a fantastic opportunity to students wishing to pursue a career within the cricket and sports industry. The First Diploma course provides students with an introduction to Sports Studies, focusing on the cricket industry.

Entry Criteria / Additional Information

Students need to be *16 and over and have some level of achievement in GCSE or relevant Further Education qualifications. *(Students under the age of 16 may be eligible but specific funding arrangements will apply - please contact the College for further details.)

List of Modules

This will be comprised of 6 modules:

Health, Safety and Injury in Sport - Looks at the major risk factors that can affect an athlete and their performance in sports injuries.

The Body in Sport - Introduction into the structure and function of the human body and how it responds before, during and after exercise.

Practical Sport - Focuses on improving and developing the player’s practical performance, in a game or an individual performance.

Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport - This module will aid the development of an individual's technical skills and tactical awareness.
Nutrition for Sports Performance - Assist learners to understand the nutritional demand's and energy requirements of a selected sport.
Fitness for Sports Performance - Looks at fitness requirements of a particular sport and how these are implemented in a training programme.

Possible Careers / Jobs

Leisure and Recreation Assistant
Sports Development
Sports Coach
Sports Retail
Sports Instructor

Progression

National Diploma / National Certificate Courses in Cricket Studies.

Special Requirements

Equipment/clothing: Sports Equipment

How To Apply

To apply for this course, complete the Application Form . Additional printed copies are available from Course Enquiries, Tel: 01995 642211 E-mail: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk

Please return the completed application form to the Admissions Office, Myerscough College, Bilsborrow, Preston PR3 0RY

Myerscough College - general contact details

Address: Myerscough College, St Michael's Road, Bilsborrow, Preston
Lancashire PR3 0RY
Telephone: 01995 642211 Email: enquiries@myerscough.ac.uk Website: www.myerscough.ac.uk

Special Education Needs and Disability

Prospective students who have a disability that may affect their studies should inform the College as soon as possible. Reasonable adjustments will be made to accommodate student needs and to provide appropriate support to enable successful completion of the course of study. Where necessary students will be asked for evidence to help identify appropriate adjustments.

Students aged 19 or over may be eligible for an Adult Learning Grant of up to £30. For more information call 0800 100 900 or go to www.adultlearninggrant.com

Students aged 16-19 may be eligible for an Education Maintenance Allowance of up to £30. For more information, call 0808 101 6219 or go to www.ema.dfes.gov.uk

Please note that the information provided in this fact sheet was accurate at the date of publication. However, courses are continually being modified and information is therefore subject to change.