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FACULTY OF Sport & Protective Services
With extensive, state-of-the-art facilities at your fingertips, and our associations with nationally celebrated sports clubs and organisations, you’ll have the resources and opportunities to excel in sport, health, leadership and teamwork with Truro and Penwith College’s Sport & Protective Services courses.
sport that is a step above
Truro and Penwith College prides itself on the excellence of its sports and health programmes, facilities, partnerships and quality of teaching across all provision.
The College is continually investing in the advancement of education and improving facilities in this exciting field, including a £500,000 investment in a state-of-the-art 4G synthetic turf rugby pitch.
Alongside your full-time Sport & Protective Services course, you will have the opportunity to take part in a range of dedicated sport Academies designed to improve your performance, expose you to the next level in your chosen sport or simply to develop and improve your love of a particular activity.
Students and staff are particularly proud of the partnerships the College has with leading professional teams and associations across a variety of UK sports in Cornwall and across the UK. Each is designed to expose our students to the reality of professionalism and promote the values of hard work, dedication and continual improvement.
team work and leadership
You will have the opportunity to participate, compete and excel in a wide range of physical activities. Your team work and leadership qualities will be expanded in these challenging and rewarding areas. Our sports teams play within the AoC Sport organisation, which runs leagues and cups across the country, as well as sport specific competitions and tournaments. On our Protective Services courses, you will benefit from visits by members of the uniformed and armed services as well as having the chance to visit key public services such as the Army, Marines and Truro Crown Court.
Partnerships with professional sports clubs allow athletes to gain professional pathway experience.
facilities
The College has fantastic physical resources including a sprung floor sports hall, indoor MUGA, sport specific floodlit AstroTurf pitches, synthetic rugby pitch, fitness and strength and conditioning suites, physiology labs and therapy suites.
Alumni
Former students have gone on to play on the World Open Golf Tour, compete in the World Athletic Championships and Commonwealth Games and had successful careers in the England Rugby team, Rugby 7s and joined the Lions Tour.
Academy
The College is the Regional Academy for Team Bath Premiership Netball club and the Rugby Academy has strong links with Premiership team Exeter Chiefs RFC where many Academy players have started their national and international careers.
Experience
Gain real world experience through strong links with both the armed forces and blue light services. The Protective Services Level 3 includes work experience and trips with the Fire Service, RAF Police and Navy plus residentials with the Army.
Sport Students | Penwith College Experience
We spoke with sport students at Penwith College to hear about their experiences, what they enjoy most about their course, and their advice for prospective students.
From improving skills on and off the field to being part of a supportive and active environment, our students share why studying sport at Penwith College is such a rewarding experience.
Competitive Sport Academies
Through expert coaching, our Sport Academies allow you to progress and excel in your chosen discipline. You will have the opportunity to train, improve your skills and play your sport at an elite level. Sport academies include:
- Basketball Academy
- Cricket Academy
- Football Academies (Male and Female)
- High Performance Academy (for exceptional athletes)
- Hockey Academy
- Netball Academy
- Rugby Academies (Male and Female)
- Tennis Academy
EQUIPMENT AND ACTIVITIES
Whether you’re studying A Levels or a Diploma, you’ll have access to a wealth of cutting-edge equipment. Exceptional gyms, a dedicated cricket building, playing pitches and performance-mapping technology are all at your disposal. There are also over 50 free activity sessions delivered each week as part of our award-winning Health, Wellbeing and Sport programme, including trampolining, table tennis and spinning.
COMPETE AND EXCEL
You’ll benefit from our associations and partnerships with excellent sports institutions. As a member of the prestigious AoC Sport organisation, Truro and Penwith College teams have the chance to compete in leagues and cups across the country.
PUT THROUGH YOUR PACES
On our Protective Services course, you will benefit from visits by members of the uniformed and armed services as well as having the chance to visit key public services such as the Army, Marines and Truro Crown Court. Former service personnel will also put you through your paces, pushing you physically and mentally. Join the successes of our past students in the career of your choice.
TRURO CITY FOOTBALL CLUB
This exciting and ground-breaking collaboration will see Truro City develop a player pathway academy for 16 to 18 year olds, in conjunction with the College, working to a full training programme developed by the club, to prepare young Cornish footballers to play at the highest level possible.
The High Performance Academy is great, you get a lot of good opportunities to get into the gym when you’ve got free time.
Jowan
BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science
The freedom you get at College is great and you are doing subjects that you have chosen and will help your future career. I really enjoyed the expeditions that we would go on and the skills I acquired and built while I was there. I still use these regularly to this day.
Demelza
Level 3 Diploma in Uniformed Services
Frequently Asked Questions
To apply for a Sport and Protective Services course at Truro and Penwith College, visit the course page on our official college website and complete your application online.
Entry requirements for Sport and Protective Services programs vary. Check the specific course details on the college website or prospectus or contact the admissions office for the most accurate and up-to-date information on entry requirements.
Graduates from Sport and Protective Services programs at Truro and Penwith College can pursue diverse career paths, including roles in Professional Athletics, Sports Coaching, Sports Therapy, Armed Forces, Police Services, Coastguard/Lifeguard and more. The field offers a wide range of opportunities in various industries. Visit the Career Zone or truro-penwith.ac.uk/career-zone to find out more.
Sports Academies give you the option to excel in your sport while continuing your studies. The College is renowned for its highly competitive edge and has a reputation of sporting excellence. Sport Academies include badminton, basketball, football, rugby, netball and more. You can find out more at truro-penwith.ac.uk/enrichment.
The College has fantastic physical resources including a sprung floor sports hall; indoor MUGA; sport specific floodlit AstroTurf pitches; fitness, strength and conditioning suites; physiology labs and therapy suites. The College has also invested in a state-of-the-art synthetic rugby pitch.
We strongly recommend making an application for your chosen course as soon as you can when you are in your final year of school. After you have submitted your application, you will be invited to attend an interview where you can make amendments to your application if need be.