Sport

Technical Specialists in Sport

We understand the value of sport in not only improving physical and mental wellbeing, but also developing teamwork and leadership skills that can be crucial in later life. As a Sport student with us, you’ll benefit rom outstanding facilities and the insights of expert tutors. Through theory and practical work, students gain crucial skills and knowledge to enable progression through to higher education, or directly into the sport industry.

Check out our courses and learn more about the progression opportunities and careers they offer to you: College level

Degree level

Sport

Your Learning Environment

Riseholme College’s state-of-the-art Sports and Health Centre provides the perfect setting for students to build up knowledge and experience a wide range of disciplines required for a successful career in this exciting industry.

• Multi-station gym • Sports hall • 3G pitch • Degree level students also have access to University

Centre Bishop Burton’s human performance laboratory, complete with sport and exercise therapy clinic Hear from

Frazer

about his experience studying Sport

“I chose to study at Riseholme because of the opportunities and facilities – they’re state-of-the-art.”

Home to Lincoln City FC’s Shadow Scholarship Squad

The Lincoln City FC Shadow Scholarship Squad is a football and education programme that offers young people the opportunity to train under the umbrella of Lincoln City FC and continue their education doing something they love. The players study BTEC Level 3 in Sport or HNC Sport and Exercise Science at Riseholme College alongside their training, helping them secure an academic qualifiation while they aspire to play at the highest level. The squad makes use of the college’s multi-million-pound investment in sports facilities, including its fully-equipped strength and conditioning suite, a multi-use sports hall and FIFA-standard all-weather 3G pitch. To register your interest in joining Lincoln City FC’s Shadow Programme, please email Richard Belcher - rbel@theredimps.com

Industry Links and Study Trips

To ensure you have access to the best work experience and employment opportunities, Riseholme College has developed outstanding links with professional teams, including Lincoln City Football Club, as well as national governing bodies and regional sports development. You’ll also have the opportunity to take part in a range of study trips, at a regional level and beyond!

“I’ve loved the trips and experiences we’ve taken part in

from mountain biking to high ropes.”