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.