About the course

Myerscough College is pleased to offer a growing specialism within our popular Sports Studies portfolio; the Myerscough Basketball Academy. Basketball is a rapidly growing sport in the UK and gaining in popularity in line with the rest of Europe. With excellent academic and sporting links at home and abroad, Myerscough aims to deliver in the class-room as well as on court - to help our student athletes reach their goals. This is reinforced through excellent links with the higher education sector at home and a range of overseas institutions.

The College offers a unique opportunity to study at level 3 (A level equivalent) for students who wish to develop a comprehensive understanding of basketball and high performance sports. Basketball studies at Myerscough College will give students the opportunity to gain academic knowledge as well as be in a basketball environment like no other; Students will be given every possible basketball opportunity, which will link directly to their academic studies. Students will be involved in a course which will incorporate classroom lectures, practical sessions and industry visits which will be supported by professional players and coaches.