DIPLOMA IN SPORTING EXCELLENCE 2020-22
Monday 11 May 2020
If you are an aspiring rider and want the opportunity to improve your performance via a blended learning programme consisting camps at Hartpury College and practical visits from an experienced mentor, then this course is for you. This blended learning programme in partnership with British Dressage, British Eventing, and British Showjumping offers a fantastic opportunity to develop an athlete.
The Hartpury programme offers a high quality-training environment with access to modern sporting facilities and the benefits of Conditioning Experts, Physiotherapists, Nutritionists and Industry Experts.
Our talented Coaches and Mentors– who have a vast amount of competitive experience at the highest level – will encourage, nurture and support you through your elite development through the perfect scheme for aspiring riders. Riders across all disciplines will complete shared core elements of the programme, alongside their specialist streams in either Dressage, Eventing, or Show jumping. ?
Mentors will make regular visits to see students in their own training environments, supported by visits to high-profile yards with access to industry-leading professionals.
“Hartpury provides the ideal training environment for people to start their career in the industry. I’m proud to be part of the College and working with the next generation of riders.” Carl Hester | Hartpury Elite Dressage Coach | Olympic Gold Medallist
The programme reflects the broad range of skills, knowledge and performance required by elite level riders. It measures your ability to plan, apply and evaluate your development in the technical, tactical, physical and psychological aspects of your sport.
Additionally, riders will consider Equine-specific units Horse training programmes, Horse nutrition, Horse Health and Wellbeing, and Competition Performance.
What is the Diploma in Sporting Excellence?
A Level 3 qualification designed for riders who have the realistic potential to achieve excellence and are seeking to perform at the highest level. It covers all aspects of training and sports performance support to enable riders to push themselves to the next level.
The award is notionally a two-year programme for riders in Year 12, who are also studying other academic qualifications at a school or college. As a Level 3 qualification, the Diploma attracts 64 UCAS Tariff points upon successful completion, this the equivalent of two A Levels at Grade C.
How do I apply? Please contact Louise Dennis (DISE Manager at Hartpury College) to request an application form. The deadline for applications for this year is 31 July 2020.
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