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Why choose this course?
Combine high-level rugby with outstanding academic study through Worthing College’s Academy of Sport and partnership with Worthing RFC. Benefit from expert coaching, performance development and competitive opportunities, while receiving the support needed to excel as an academic athlete. Develop your rugby, leadership and resilience, and prepare for progression into your future careers.
Further information
This programme is for talented rugby players who are committed to both sporting and academic success. Designed to fit alongside your chosen study programme, it provides the coaching, competition and support needed to compete at the highest regional levels while developing as an academic athlete.
- Develop advanced rugby skills, tactical awareness and decision-making in competitive match environments.
- Improve strength, conditioning, nutrition and recovery to maximise performance and reduce injury risk.
- Learn leadership, communication and teamwork skills that are valued in sport, education and employment.
- Build resilience, discipline and character through training, competition and personal development opportunities.
- Develop professionalism, time management and employability skills to support future success on and off the field.
At Worthing College, we don’t just develop better rugby players; we develop better people. The confidence, leadership, resilience and professionalism gained through the Academy provide a platform for success in higher education, careers and rugby. Many athletes progress to university, apprenticeships and employment, while others continue playing at regional, national and professional levels.
A typical week includes technical and tactical rugby training, strength and conditioning, competitive fixtures and opportunities to represent the College at regional and national championships. Academic athletes also benefit from ‘Beyond the Field of Play’ work on psychology, nutrition, recovery, performance analysis and lifestyle management, helping deliver the extra 1%s that drive success.
An Academy membership fee supports the programme and provides gym access. A training and match-day kit package is also required and will be communicated to successful applicants. Students will also have the opportunity to take part in an optional Warm Weather Training Camp in Salou, Spain, providing additional training, competition and team-building experiences.