Badminton Academy
With currently over 1200 players competing in badminton in the city, the sport continues to grow at a steady pace. Bradford College’s Badminton Academy will provide you with fantastic new facilities to train in. Our eight court facilities provide one of the largest training centres in the region. The College’s partnership with Badminton England ensures you will experience coaching programmes provided by the most qualified Badminton England staff in the region.
The Bradford College Badminton Academy will provide you with an excellent link to Badminton England Clubs and County structures. As an Olympic sport, the Badminton Academy aims to identify the best local talent and support badminton in the drive for success in the 2012 Olympic Games.
Course Information
Your vocational study programme is approximately 15 hours per week in your chosen career path. This can be any vocational course from our Further Education Prospectus, such as Construction, Public Services, Beauty Therapy etc. Sports Academy students who wish to choose a Sport course will have the choice of the following vocational sports courses:
- City & Guilds Level 1 Certificate in Sport & Leisure
- BTEC First Diploma in Sport Level 2
- BTEC National Diploma in Sport Level 3
The level of course will be chosen in consultation with your tutors, depending on your GCSE performance. Our Sports Academies cater for all abilities and all programmes include a study of Key Skills, to enhance your employment potential.
Entry Requirements
Students are appointed on a competitive basis and to be successful you will need to demonstrate your sports skills, fitness, motivation and commitment to the sport.
You Must:
- Be committed and enthusiastic to academic and practical aspects
- Be prepared to attend every session
- Undertake course work and homework
- Maintain a healthy lifestyle
- Take responsibility for your own development with the help of the lecturing and training staff
When are the Badminton Academy Training Sessions?
There will be a combination of morning (07.00 – 09.00), lunchtime (12.00 – 14.00), twilight (16.00-18.00) and evening (18.00 – 20.00) sessions. All college competitions will take place every Wednesday afternoon.
What Next?
The Academy will provide you with the knowledge and skills required to either continue with your sporting career, progress through Further and Higher Education courses or gain employment in such fields as: Sport Coaching, Sports Administration, Fitness and Leisure Industry, Sports Management and Teaching. The College provides Foundation Degrees in Health-Related Exercise and Fitness, Sports Coaching and Sports Science to help you plan your progression routes in the sports and leisure industries.
Want More Information?
For more information on Bradford College’s Badminton Academy, please contact our Course Enquiries Team on: 01274 433333 or email information@bradfordcollege.ac.uk