Preston College Sport

This week a group of our Year 1 Level 3 Sport Students had the fantastic opportunity to visit the University of Lancashire for an inspiring taster day 🙌

Students gained valuable insight into careers in sport, exploring different pathways while developing their understanding of the importance of self-reflection in their personal and professional journeys 💭

The day also included hands-on experience 💪 with practical sessions in strength & conditioning and sports coaching.

A huge thank you to all the university staff for their support and for providing such an engaging and informative experience 👏

⚽ Year 11 Sport & Football Taster Event

📅 26th May | ⏰ 10am to 12pm

Be ready to play:
👟 Moulded/plastic studs only
🦵 Shin pads required, no micro shin pads
❌ No trainers or astro turf boots
💧 Water bottle

Incorrect kit = no pitch access. ❌

🔗 https://bit.ly/PCSE-May-Taster-2026

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Thinking about your next steps after Year 11? 👀

The Centre of Sporting Excellence is hosting a series of Easter taster sessions offering a great chance to get a feel for the courses and the environment.

⏰ 10am to 12pm
🕘 Registration from 9.45am

To register your place, please email [email protected] 📧

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🎓 This week, a group of our first-year students visited The University of Cumbria to gain a real insight into what studying sport at university could look like.

🔍 The day began with an interactive sports rehab session, where students explored the anatomy and treatment of an ankle injury through practical case studies. In the afternoon, they headed to the sports centre to take part in a series of fitness tests, learning about the physical demands of sports science. 💪📊

A big thank you to The University of Cumbria for providing such a valuable opportunity for our students. 🙌

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It's been a brilliant week for our Sport students at the Centre of Sporting Excellence, with learners enjoying a range of exciting opportunities.

👟 A group of our second-year female students visited UCFB, taking part in workshops including Sports Psychology, CV Writing and Personal Statements, while also hearing from alumni about the pathways available within the industry.

⚽ Our football team were also in superb form, producing an excellent display to secure a 6-0 win over Tranmere Rovers, with Jaiden named Man of the Match. 👏

🏅 Several students also represented us in the annual Lancashire Skills Competition, where they took on challenges in officiating, coaching and problem solving.

We are incredibly proud of all of our students for the way they represented us throughout the week. 🌟

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Well done to all our participating students, who today took part in the Lancashire Skills Competition.

Lancashire Colleges Skills Competition

Competitions are a great way for students to put what they have learnt at college to the test. It is also a fantastic way to build employment skills like teamwork, communication, resilience and problem-solving.

Preston College are proud to take part in the Lancashire Colleges Skills Competition which started this week. There are 18 different competitions, each hosted by a different college. Today, our sports team have headed to Burnley College to compete, there are more competitions this week and next! Watch this space for results.

We wish all the teams competing the best of luck. 🍀

Lancashire Skills & Employment Hub

The Lancashire Colleges’ Skills Competition Programme 2026 is sponsored by the Lancashire Skills and Employment Hub and Future U.

📚 From practical sport to competitive quizzes and much more, our recent taster day showcased the variety within the BTEC Sport course at the Preston Centre of Sporting Excellence.

We'll have more details about an Easter Taster Event coming soon. 🔜

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👟 Are you a Year 11 student with a passion for football or sport?

Our Football Taster Session is designed to give you a real insight into college life, training standards and progression opportunities.

Delivered by experienced staff in a professional environment, this session will help you decide if a the Centre of Sporting Excellence pathway is right for you. 📈

Register your spot 👉 https://bit.ly/Feb-2026-PCSE-EOI

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⚽️ Know a current Year 11 student ready to take the next step in sport?

They can sign up for our upcoming taster event at Preston College!

⚽️ Thinking about studying Sport or Football at college? Join our Football Taster Session at Preston College and experience the Centre of Sporting Excellence first hand.

📅 Tuesday 17th February
⏰ 10am - 12pm
📍 Preston College

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