Hartpury College boasts an illustrious history of nurturing football talent and equipping athletes for a career that transcends the world of sports. We are dedicated to helping you strike the perfect balance between your academic commitments and your football aspirations.
Our extensive network of connections with FA Women's Super League and National Premier League teams provides a platform where you can seamlessly integrate your participation with Hartpury and an external football club. This includes the chance to engage in exhibition fixtures, gain invaluable work experience, and foster connections that will shape your future career.
Prepare to learn from some of the finest coaches within the Hartpury community. We are deeply committed to supporting you in achieving excellence in both your academic studies and your football career.
Our affiliations extend to both professional and non-league football clubs, offering you the unique opportunity to represent Hartpury while also competing with external clubs. During your time with us, you'll have the chance to gain invaluable work experience and forge connections that will prove invaluable for your future career.
We meticulously craft your timetable with your needs in mind, ensuring that you extract the maximum value from your academic qualifications and training regimen. In addition to weekly coaching sessions led by our dedicated staff, you'll have the opportunity to compete at the university level. The British Universities and Colleges Sport (BUCS) leagues serve as your platform to vie against some of the UK's most formidable teams.
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Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (PE and Coaching)
If you can see yourself becoming a coach or teacher of sport or even if you're planning to progress on to a higher education sports degree, this two-year Extended Diploma is aimed at you. You will learn through a mix of theory-based and practical sessions and will also have a significant amount of leadership/coaching work, both voluntary and as part of your academic programme.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma Sport (Football)
Gain a grounding in all aspects of sport, with emphasis on performance and excellence in football. Develop your knowledge of football training techniques for a range of players, from children to professionals. You’ll examine your own game to ensure you improve as a player.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma Sport (Golf)
This course is designed to give you a strong grounding in all aspects of sport, with particular emphasis on performance and excellence in golf. A mixture of theoretical and practical teaching, combined with our excellent on-site sports facilities will allow you to put into practice what you learn in the classroom. To study this course you must have an official golf handicap.
Level 3 Extended Diploma Sport (Sport and Exercise Science)
This course is the ideal launchpad for a career in sports science or sports therapy. Students on this course learn through a blend of academic and practical learning and undertake scientific research. Gain experience
using our world-class sports facilities.
For over 15 years, Hartpury College has been the nurturing ground for more than 250 aspiring athletes who have gone on to achieve international acclaim. From equestrian champions at the Olympics to our triumphant men's and women's rugby and men's football teams in the BUCS leagues, we are dedicated to cultivating the finest sporting talent.
Our Equine Academy offers world-class coaching to empower our equestrian athletes in their pursuit of competitive careers. Notable graduates include Astier Nicolas, an Olympic medallist at Rio, and dressage sensation Olivia Oakeley.
With representation in the top echelons of women's rugby - the Premier 15s and BUCS National League - coupled with previous BUCS championship victories, our university women's rugby team is truly exceptional. Guided by England star Natasha Hunt, we've proudly produced talents like Zoe Aldcroft, crowned World Rugby Women's 15s Player of the Year 2021.
Our student-led rugby team, Hartpury University RFC, takes center stage on our campus. It's no surprise that graduates like Jonny May, Alex Cuthbert, Seb Negri, Harry Randall, Jonny Hill, and Ben Vellacott have gone on to make their mark in the professional rugby world.
Our senior football program stands among the finest in the UK. With 11 BUCS Premier League titles and five BUCS national championships under our belt, we have consistently produced remarkable talents. Graduates like Abdul Majeed Waris, David Accam, and Mustapha Bundu, who represented Sierra Leone in the 2022 Africa Cup of Nations, speak to our program's excellence.
Five former students and staff members earned coveted spots in Team GB's rowing squad for the Tokyo Olympics. Our achievements extend to numerous Home International appearances, victories at prestigious events like Henley Regatta, National Schools, and BUCS Regatta, all while maintaining a strong partnership with British Rowing.
Our presence in top-level BUCS leagues, the BUCS Golf Tour, and competitions sanctioned by The R & A attests to the quality of our Golf Academy. Notable successes include former student George Bryant's victories at the English and Welsh BUCS Golf Championships and Joe Buenfeld's triumph at the Junior European Open.
Led by netball luminary Jess Shaw, our Netball Academy has earned its reputation as a Team Bath Netball Academy Development Centre and BUCS league champion. Our students are also integral members of Netball Superleague teams.
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