SPORT AT BEDE We are delighted to have launched the Institute for Sport and Education (ISE) here at Bede Sixth Form College. Sport and physical activity play a vital role in many aspects of health and are crucial to the learner experience. It is widely recognised that sport and activity offer an array of wide-reaching benefits for students, from boosting concentration to stress relief. The whole ethos of the new Institute is about using sport as a vehicle for positive progression. The ISE will provide opportunities unique to the Tees Valley for up and coming young sportspeople, and those passionate about sport and physical activity.
“Healthy lifestyles, mental wellbeing and positive progression will be the cornerstones of the institute. The aim is to enable young athletes to increase their academic attainment and progression while developing their sporting performance. Running alongside their full-time study programme, the Institute will give students access to a wide range of sports academies, specialist coaching, strength and conditioning training, injury prevention management, healthy living and nutritional advice. The reality is, sport can be a real vehicle for achievement, giving young people skills that can feed in to so many other aspects of their life.� Ben Robinson, College Principal
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PHYSICAL WELLBEING
MENTAL HEALTH & WELLBEING
ACADEMIC ATTAINMENT
BEDE INSTITUTE OF SPORT & EDUCATION
The principles of the ISE are built upon six pillars. These are: • Healthy lifestyles • Mental wellbeing • Employability • Positive progression • Educational attainment • Sporting performance These principles are key to the etablishment of the Institute, whilst also increasing the life chances and competitiveness of learners to ensure they are ready to take their next steps. Running alongside learners full-time study programme, the ISE will give students access to: • Specialist coaching • Strength and conditioning training • Injury prevention/management and sports therapy • Lifestyle and nutritional advice • Coaching/fitness/leadership qualifications
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TECHNICAL COACHING
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STRENGTH & CONDITIONING COACHING
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USE OF OUR FITNESS SUITE AND SPORTS CENTRE
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FITNESS TESTING
MEETINGS WITH A TASS QUALIFIED MENTOR
ACCESS TO SPORTS INJURY CLINIC
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PRE-SEASON MOVEMENT SCREENING
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NUTRITIONAL ADVICE & GUIDANCE
SPORTS ACADEMIES We have fantastic opportunities for students aged 16 to 19 in our sports academies. There’s a whole host of sporting activities on offer, whether you are a beginner or have a particular sporting talent. Learners can be a part of academy programmes whilst studying any combination of our courses, and can compete in high-level leagues and cup competitions at both local and national levels. Our sports academies: • Womens’ football (in partnership with Durham Women FC) • Mens’ football • Netball • Mens’ and womens’ rugby New for 2020!
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SPORTS ACADEMIES To maximise our students opportunities and access to the Institute of Sport and Education, we build dedicated training and game slots into our College timetable. The timetable below is an example of what we aim to provide.
Sports Academy Training
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Sports Academy Training
Sports Injury Clinic
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Sports Academy Match Day
Strength & Conditioning Session
Sports Injury Clinic
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The above is an overview of what a week in the life of an ISE academy player may look like. It is worth noting that you can choose from the full range of subjects we offer linked to your career goals and still be part of the academy, as we will ensure that you are timetabled free during each slot. There are regular opportunities to train and use the gym facilities outside of these slots. In addition, you will have specific times where you can visit our sports therapist for treatment, advice and guidance. Outside of the timetable there will be opportunities to develop your coaching, leadership and knowledge with things such as university visits, additional courses, and links with employers.
OUR FACILITIES
The Sports Centre, situated on-site at Bede Sixth Form College, offers a wide range of indoor and outdoor fitness and sporting activities to both our students and the general public. Inside the centre you’ll find: • A four-court sports hall • A FIFA 1 standard FA registered, flood-lit astro pitch • Grass football pitches • Dance and fitness studios • Fitness suite with full range of fitness and gym equipment • A 10m climbing wall with cave features Our students are entitled to a free membership* for the Sports Centre, including access to all equipment within college hours. Bede students can also access the facilities at the Durham University Queen’s Campus Sports Centre, located next to the Stockton Riverside College Teesdale campus.
*Excluding a one-off induction fee. Correct at time of publication.
MEET THE TEAM Programme Area Leader of Sport Phil Cummins Qualifications: BA (Hons) and MA Sport and Exercise Science, TASS Dual Career Coordinator, and UK Anti-doping Adviser Experience: 10 years’ teaching Sport and Physical Education, previously worked for Middlesbrough FC, county level in tennis, and competed national level in golf (handicap of 2). Coaching ethos: “I work closely with the talented studentathletes at the College to guide and support them in balancing their academic studies with the demands of their sport.”
Physiotherapist James Ross Qualifications: BSc (Hons) Sports Therapy Experience: Physiotherapist at several clubs including Gateshead FC First Team, Hartlepool United FC, and Head of Medical for Hartlepool United FC First Team. Experienced in sports massage, acute injury management, advanced stretching techniques and more. “Over the years I have worked closely with physiotherapists, doctors, surgeons and S&C coaches to gain as much experience needed to help others. I work alongside the College to keep academy players injury free, and run my busisness JR Sports Injury and Massage Specialists from the Sports Centre.”
Mens’ Football Callum Williams Qualifications: FA Level 2 qualified coach Experience: Playing since 5 years old, including Newcastle United, National League, National League North and currently in Northern Premier League with Morpeth Town. Coaching ethos: “My ethos is pretty simple - work hard, listen, and give 100%. That’s all I look for in a player, then everything else you can develop. I like helping players reach their potential.”
Womens’ Football Graeme Clark Qualifications: FA, UEFA B and UEFA A Qualified Tutor Experience: Youth player at Hartlepool United, played Northern League Football for number of clubs, delivered FA coach education programmes for 25+ years, coached and managed several clubs. Coaching ethos: “My delivery style is ‘player centred’ learning my philosophy is to develop independent thinkers with good values, standards and behaviours.”
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Stephen Jones Qualifications: Rugby Union and Rugby League Level 2 Qualified Coach Experience: Professional rugby player for 10 years including Newcastle Falcons, Huddersfield Giants RL, and Gran Ducato. Sporting management experience as President and Team Manager, and currently Coach at a Durham & Northumberland One division club. Coaching ethos: “As a former professional rugby player I gained exposure to the physiological and psychological demands needed to perform at a high level. The experience has led me to a position and a knowledge of what is required for an individual, team or organisation to develop & perform.” Dan Dixon Qualifications: Level 3 Sports and Exercise, Level 2 Coach Experience: Played rugby union since 13 years old, played at National 3, 2 and 1. Currently part of senior coaching squad at a National 3 club. Coaching ethos: “I enjoy heads up rugby with a lot of excitement, and believe in player-led rugby to encourage the development of young rugby players. I’m looking forward to getting stuck in with our first crop of players at Bede and helping develop the rugby skills of players alongside their academic work.”
WHAT OUR STUDENTS SAY The College has helped me to better balance my sport and studying - the timetable has specific slots for training and games which really helps. We’re very lucky to have top level coaches and to train regularly each week, and the College offers a lot of opportunities to get extra qualifications. Brooke - Womens’ Football
Studying: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science Next steps: Studying exercise science and playing football for Maryville University, USA
The opportunity to develop our sport through things like the tass sessions on nutrition and diet were really valuable. The timetable structure allows our training and games to fit in without affecting our classes, and the strength and conditioning sessions made me feel much fitter and stronger. Callum - Mens’ Football
Studying: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science Next steps: Studying sports science and playing football in the USA
Having access to the tass sessions especially helped my development in Rugby. The strength & conditioning sessions we attended through Durham University were enjoyable and helped me improve my physical potential. It also developed my insight into the world of sport and exercise as I find the discipline vastly intriguing, considering further studies into strength & conditioning. Max - Rugby (Stockton Rugby Club) Studied: Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science Now: Studying Applied Sport and Exercise Science at Northumbria University
Former Bede Sixth Form students have had access to advice and help with finding a university place in the USA with the organisation Scholarship Connect. Student-athletes interested in pursuing NJCAA, NCAA or NAIA sports whilst studying for an Associate (Foundation equivalent) or Undergraduate Degree in the United States can contact their recommended US scholarship consultants who are based in Durham. Scholarship Connect specialise in USA soccer scholarship’s in men’s and women’s soccer. They also assist students in a range of NCAA sports. The company have a great track record of success and a free USA Soccer Scholarship Opportunity Awareness meeting for interested student-athletes and their parents/guardians. Scholarship Connect recruit student-athletes from aged 16+ for a journey that normally begins at age 18.
For more information contact Andrew Muxworthy on 07712430332 or email: andrew@scholarshipconnect.co.uk
For more information about our ISE and sport at Bede, please get in touch: Phil Cummins 01624 373250 bede.enquiries@stockton.ac.uk
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