As part of the national programme to get young people more involved in sports and exercise, Carmel College has a Further Education Sports Co-ordinator, Garth Thomas. Throughout the year, Garth organises a whole programme of extra-curricular activities for students to get involved in: Intra-college competitions (student v student) • Dodgeball, Netball, Uni Hockey tournaments • Staff v students charity competition • Fun Sports Day Inter-college competitions (college v college) • A variety of competitive sports have been introduced such as a Merseyside Badminton League, Basketball Competition and a Girls Football League. Last year the Football team reached the Final of the North West Colleges’ League and the Rugby team won the Rugby League Plate.
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Rhiane Forber Studying : P.E., Leisure Studies, Business Studies, Psychology
I play in the college netball team and our matches count as my enrichment activity. This has really benefitted me as I have a healthy balance between study and leisure activities.
Community Sports Leader Award Level 2 • The Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables successful candidates to independently lead small groups of people in sport and recreational activities. The qualification teaches generic leadership skills such as organisation, planning, communication and teamwork through the medium of sport. It is a fun and practical qualification. Last year Carmel College joined the London 2012 Get Set Network and as part of this, local primary schools were invited to take part in six Olympic themed workshops. This enabled the students to gain the valuable practical experience they needed for the Sports Leader Award. FA Football Coaching Badge
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• This course provides an introduction to the organisation and delivery of safe and enjoyable coaching sessions for young players. It is ideally suited to those working with groups of young players and/or teams. • As part of the course students attend Emergency First Aid and Safeguarding Children courses. • The course is provided at Carmel College. College/Club links • Students gaining their coaching and sport leadership qualifications are actively encouraged to assist in after school clubs and local clubs to enhance their knowledge and experience.
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