Sport
Sport is firmly on the UK’s agenda, with ever-increasing career opportunities
Sport at Wakefield College
Sport and exercise is always about taking part, it’s often about winning and losing, but for many it’s about improving performance.
Sport, exercise, fitness and health are vital parts of modern society, and there’s a demand for people who understand these areas.
We provide the ideal environment to prepare you for a career in the industry. We have a range of bespoke facilities newly created to the highest standards, including a sports laboratory fully equipped with the latest technologies, professional sports therapy suites, a strength and conditioning gym of international quality, working fitness gyms, studio sports pitches and a massage suite.
Key Points
- State-of-the-art facilities with the latest technology and equipment
- Academy of Sporting Excellence for talented sports performers
- Expertise of staff who are specialists in their areas with industry experience
- Regional and national competitions are held at our facilities
The College has really helped me excel both in my academic and sporting career, through the College category 3 team and the partnership with Wakefield Trinity.
Are you looking for a forward thinking, ambitious and successful academy which provides you the chance to excel in your desired sport, get an education and progress playing professionally, semi-professionally or even abroad?
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Academy of Sporting Excellence
What’s New
Catch up with the latest news and events in Sport at Wakefield College...
England call up for College student
Friday, 06 December, 2019
Wakefield College Level 3 Sport student Chloe McDermott was selected for the England Boxing squad for the England vs Ireland Excel Duel, a prestigious tournament for the best young potential boxers (male & female) in the country.
Wakefield women triumphant in first Rugby 9s tournament
Monday, 14 October, 2019
Wakefield College Women’s Rugby Development Programme came out on top in the RFL’s first Rugby 9s Festival for 2019/20.
College student reaches top ten in the World Women's Snooker tournament
Wednesday, 17 July, 2019
Wakefield College student Stephanie Daughtery has reached 9th place in the international rankings of the World Women’s Snooker tournament.
The College has really helped me excel both in my academic and sporting career, through the College category 3 team and the partnership with Wakefield Trinity.
Galleries
We are: The Academy of Sporting Excellence at Wakefield College
09 November, 2018
Sports Awards Night 2018
25 June, 2018
Rugby Cup Final 2018
01 June, 2018
Sports students go coasteering
26 May, 2017
Saalbach Residential 2016
25 January, 2016
A Visit from the British Army
17 September, 2014
White Water Kayaking Residential
29 April, 2014
Coasteering
16 April, 2014
Sports Climbing Residential
07 April, 2014
Multi-pitch Climb
04 March, 2014
Peak District Sports Residential
26 September, 2013
Case Studies
What our students say about us...
The College has really helped me excel both in my academic and sporting career, through the College category 3 team and the partnership with Wakefield Trinity.
My course of Level 3 Sport has also proven to be a spectacular journey in widening my knowledge of sport through interesting modules such as sport psychology and sports nutrition as well as allowing me to take sport further.
After taking a break from education, I decided to return to study here at the University Centre. I studied the foundation degree, then I went on to complete the BSc top-up course where I learned in depth about topics including exercise physiology and advanced nutrition, which then opened up opportunities to progress.
I chose to study at Wakefield College because of the opportunities available both during and after the course which prepare you for a better future.
After taking a break from education, I decided to return to study here at the University Centre. I studied the foundation degree, then I went on to complete the BSc top-up course where I learned in depth about topics including exercise physiology and advanced nutrition, which then opened up opportunities to progress.
Browse case studies
Jack Croft
Level 3 Sport
Samuel Mitchell
Level 3 Sport
Makhdoom Hussain
BSc (Hons) Health Related Exercise & Fitness (Top up)
Muz Moyo
Level 3 Diploma sport
Mark Applegarth
BSc Applied Sports Performance
Jack Ralph
Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
Stacey Pullan
Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science
Ana Mesarovic
Foundation Degree in Health Related Exercise & Fitness
I chose to study at Wakefield College because of the opportunities available both during and after the course which prepare you for a better future.
The Feed
Wakefield women triumphant in first Rugby 9s tournament
Wakefield women triumphant in first Rugby 9s tournament.
Sport
14 October, 2019
Jack Croft making his Wakefield Trinity debut
So proud of this. Wakefield College Rugby Development student Jack Croft making his Wakefield Trinity and Challenge Cup debut on Saturday. Great effort and top try. Not bad for someone still in education.
Sport
4 June, 2019
Doncaster Rovers FCs Keepmoat Stadium visit
Another day another trip for Wakefield College sport students. This time at Doncaster Rovers FCs Keepmoat Stadium for a disability sport athletics competition. Fantastic effort from everyone involved. 👏🏻💪🏻
Sport
23 May, 2019
Leeds Beckett visit
Great to visit Leeds Beckett yesterday with our Level 3 Sport & Exercise Science students yesterday, top facilities, staff and uni. Thank you 👏🏻
Sport
22 May, 2019
Dance Practice
Choreographed & performed by Mechanics' Performing Arts Performance Industries students - Leah Cheetham, Alexander Petts and Lucy Blaymire.
Sport
29 April, 2019
Hosting Thailand footy team
Great to host the FBT international academy and a touring team from Thailand 🇹🇭⚽️. Great game this morning played in great spirit with some top talent on show.