All student athletes on the Severn Stars Netball Academy will enrol on a
Programme of Study which is aligned to their Qualifications on
Entry.
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Severn Stars Student Athlete/Netball Academy
No Level - Recreational
Severn Stars Student Athlete/Netball Academy
Student Athletes will have 10-14 hours of Netball Specific Training and Match
play combined with Tutorial, Purposeful Work Experience, Maths* or English*
(Subject to QoE) alongside their selected Academic Pathway. Severn Stars Netball
is an elite performance team whose first team play in the Superleague with many
of those players representing their country as well. At Sutton Coldfield College
you could be part of the college Netball Academy or Severn Stars NOVA whilst
continuing your education. For more information on your desired course please contact the Netball Head
Coach* Location: 1. Sutton Coldfield College 2. Worcester Arena (occasionally depending on matches)
Location
Entry
Fees
When
Sutton Coldfield College
01-09-2025
£0.00*
TBC
* Courses are free for 16-18s. Students aged 19 or over could be charged fees and is subject to a fee assessment. Learners on benefits in the majority of cases courses are also free. Fee assessments are completed at enrolment.
Course Length: 35 Weeks
To study on the Severn Stars Student Athlete Education Programme, students are required to gain GCSE’s at the required entry level for their chosen course of study. Students who do not achieve Maths or English will be required to retake whilst on the Programme. Students who do not have the required GCSE/Level 2 results for a Level 3 Study Programme will be able to study at Level 1 or 2 and still be part of the netball programme.
Delivery will be at Sutton Coldfield College. Training will be on a Monday afternoon and Tuesday Morning with matches played on a Wednesday afternoon. The Programme of study utilises the use of 2 sports halls and a gym on site for the practical elements of the programme and in the main buildings of the College has the IT and Specialist Fitness, Massage and Classroom Resources for many of the taught units.
Assessment on the programme of study will depend upon the academic course chosen. It will be varied but may include portfolios, case studies, projects, reports, exams, presentations and written presentation.
On completion of a Level 2 programme of study you have the opportunity to progress onto either the Level 3 Extended Certificate or Level 3 Foundation Diploma.
On completion of a Level 3 programme of study you have the opportunity to progress onto the second year of the programme if you have a) achieved and b) attended well. Alternatively, you may like to consider a career or apprenticeship within the sport and leisure industry.
Scholars who have progressed onto the second year programme use the course to gain entry to Higher Education; with many going into careers in teaching, coaching, sports therapy, sports analysis, fitness or nutrition.