Level 1 Vocational Studies (Sport)
Students are required to have the following items:
Fitness Clothing
- Reaseheath branded sport kit (this will be confirmed at the start of the academic year with the cost approx. £100 and the link to purchase)
- Shorts / leggings / joggers
- Sports bra (if applicable)
- Sport trainers (non-marking soles)
- Water bottle
- Whistle
Outdoor Clothing
- Warm clothing suitable for outdoor walking (fleece, trousers, base layer, hat, gloves).
- Walking boots (desirable)
- Waterproof mobile phone case
Note: Jewellery and jeans MUST NOT be worn on any practical sessions (you will be precluded from participating).
Stationery
- A4 folders
- Academic diary can be useful
- Maths set (if studying Maths)
- Notepad and pens
- Scientific calculator
- Smart phone and laptop are recommended
- USB memory stick
Gym Membership (not compulsory)
Yearly gym membership of the RHC Gym is £72.00 for Sport & Public Services students. A hidden link for payment of the membership will be sent at the beginning of the academic year. This membership is specific for Sport & Public Services students and is not available via the Online Store.
Educational Trips: You may participate in a number of educational trips and other events relevant to your programme of learning. You will be informed by your Course Manager of the cost of these mandatory trips as they are arranged. Payment will be required via the College’s Online Store
Health Information & Acknowledgement of Risk
At the start of the academic year you will be asked to complete a Sport & Public Services Activity & Risk Consent Form. This provides any additional health/medical information which was not declared on your original application (the department requires full disclosure of past and present injuries which may present a risk during sport participation). Students who carry medication must indicate these on the form and carry the medication at all times. The form includes an acknowledgement of risk and consent for use of various media formats (ie: video, photographs).
Work Experience
Work Experience is an essential part of your Programme of Learning. All students must complete work experience within industry. Investigate opportunities within the industry as soon as you can.
Level 2 Sport and Outdoor Adventure
Students are required to have the following items:
Sport (Football Academy)
- Football kit package (this will be made available from the Soccer Centre at the start of the academic year with the cost approx. and the link to purchase)
- Football boots, shin pads, goalkeeper gloves
- Foam roller (choice of 2 – blue or black) https://maudesport.com/foam-roller
- Resistance Band (medium or strong band) https://maudesport.com/fitness-mad-mini-power-loop-set-1
- Shorts / leggings / joggers
- Sports bra (if applicable)
- Sport trainers (non-marking soles)
- Water bottle
- Whistle
Sport (Non-football Academy)
- Reaseheath branded sport kit (this will be confirmed at the start of the academic year with the cost approx. £100 and the link to purchase)
- Shorts / leggings / joggers
- Sports bra (if applicable)
- Sport trainers (non-marking soles)
- Water bottle
- Whistle
Sport Outdoor Adventure
- Day sack (35 litre)
- Outdoor walking trousers
- Large rucksack, sleeping bag, head torch (will be required for expeditions towards the end of the course)
- Walking boots
- Warm clothing suitable for winter hill walking (fleece, trousers, base layer, hat, gloves)
- Waterproof jacket AND waterproof trousers
- Water sport shoes
- Water bottle and flask
- Waterproof mobile phone case
and
- Fitness Top
- Fitness Shorts
- Tracksuit bottoms
- Trainers (non-marking for indoor)
Note: Jewellery and jeans MUST NOT be worn on any practical sessions (you will be precluded from participating).
Stationery
- A4 folders
- Academic diary can be useful
- Maths set (if studying GCSE Maths)
- Notepad and pens
- Scientific calculator
- Smart phone and laptop are recommended
- USB memory stick
Gym Membership (not compulsory)
Yearly gym membership of the RHC Gym is £72.00 for Sport & Public Services students. A hidden link for payment of the membership will be sent at the beginning of the academic year. This membership is specific for Sport & Public Services students and is not available via the Online Store.
Educational Trips / Expeditions
You may participate in a number of educational trips and other events relevant to your programme of learning. You will be informed by your Course Manager of the cost of these mandatory trips as they are arranged. Payment will be required via the College’s Online Store.
Students studying on the Level 2 in Sport – Outdoor Adventure can apply for a bursary towards residentials and expeditions via Student Finance (studentfinance@reaseheath.ac.uk).
Study Tours
The department may offer students the opportunity to participate in extra-curriculum study tours such as skiing, sailing, Royal British Legion tours and football tournaments. These will be at an additional cost and will be advertised as and when they are arranged.
Health Information & Acknowledgement of Risk
At the start of the academic year, you will be asked to complete a Sport & Public Services Activity & Risk Consent Form. This provides any additional health/medical information which was not declared on your original application (the department requires full disclosure of past and present injuries which may present a risk during sport participation). Students who carry medication must indicate these on the form and carry the medication at all times. The form includes an acknowledgement of risk and consent for use of various media formats (ie: video, photographs).
Work Experience
Work Experience is an essential part of your Programme of Learning. All students must complete work experience within industry. Investigate opportunities within the industry as soon as you can.
If you are studying Outdoor Adventure, any experience within outdoor activities will support your progression on the course, e.g., local clubs and national centres offering a variety of experience courses.
Level 3 Outdoor Activities
Students are required to have the following items:
Outdoor Equipment
- Day sack (35 litre)
- Large rucksack, sleeping bag, head torch will be required for expeditions towards the end of the course
- Outdoor walking trousers
- Warm clothing suitable for winter hill walking (fleece, trousers, base layer, hat, gloves)
- Waterproof jacket
- Waterproof trousers
- Water sport shoes
- Walking boots
- Water bottle and flask
- Waterproof mobile phone case
Fitness Clothing
- Fitness Top
- Fitness Shorts
- Tracksuit bottoms
- Trainers (non-marking for indoor)
Note: Jewellery and jeans MUST NOT be worn on any practical sessions (you will be precluded from participating).
Stationery:
- Notepad
- Pens
- A4 folders
- Academic diary can be useful
- Maths set (if studying GCSE Maths)
- Smart phone and laptop are recommended
- USB memory stick
Gym Membership (not Compulsory)
Yearly gym membership of the RHC Gym is £72.00 for Sport & Public Services students. A hidden link for payment of the membership will be sent at the beginning of the academic year. This membership is specific for Sport & Public Services students and is not available via the Online Store.
Residentials/Expeditions
As part of your course, you will participate in expeditions/ residentials as arranged by the Course Manager. The cost of each trip will be communicated to you by your Course Manager and will be payable via the Online Store. The price will vary for each trip and covers food, accommodation (ie: bunkhouses, campsites) and any other associated costs. Students who are eligible can apply for a bursary towards this via Student Finance (studentfinance@reaseheath.ac.uk).
Study Tours
The department may offer students the opportunity to participate in extra-curriculum study tours such as skiing, sailing and winter mountaineering skills. These will be at an additional cost and will be advertised as and when they are arranged.
NGB (National Governing Body) Awards
To work in the outdoor industry, you will need NGB memberships and qualifications. It is advantageous to become a member of MT (Mountain Training – www.mountain-training.org) before your course starts. Other memberships which may be needed include British Canoeing (www.britishcanoeing.org.uk), British Cycling (www.britishcycling.org.uk), British Mountaineering Council (www.thebmc.co.uk). Throughout the year additional qualifications may be offered to students at a competitive price delivered by our fully qualified instructors or external companies. These may include Lowland Leader, Climbing Wall Assistant, Climbing Wall Instructor Training, British Canoeing Paddle sport Instructor, (MIAS) Mountain Bike Instructor Award Level 2 and ITC 16 Hour Outdoor First Aid. You will be informed of the eligibility criteria and costs of these by your Course Manager.
Health Information and Acknowledgement of Risk
At the start of the academic year, you will be asked to complete a Sport and Public Services Activity and Risk Consent Form. This provides any additional health/medical information which was not declared on your original application (the department requires full disclosure of past and present injuries which may present a risk during sport participation). Students who carry medication must indicate these on the form and carry the medication at all times. The form includes an acknowledgement of risk and consent for use of various media formats (ie: video, photographs).
Work Experience
Work Experience is an essential part of your Programme of Learning all students must complete work experience within industry. Investigate opportunities within the industry.
Additionally, any experience within outdoor activities will support your progression on the course, e.g., local clubs, voluntary work and national centres offer a variety of experiences and courses. Please speak directly to your Course Manager if you have any questions regarding this.
