The programme will cover approximately 400 hrs of elite coaching as well as 76 hrs of strength & conditioning support throughout the academic year. Off court educational workshops will be provided throughout the year with leading experts in fields such as Sports Psychology, Nutrition & Athlete Welfare. Learners will have the opportunity to be part of England Handball's additional qualification - Diploma in Sporting Excellence (DISE).
For more information and how to apply for the EPA please click here.
Learners will have an opportunity to trial for Loughborough University Students' Handball Club. The club has four teams, two women's teams and two men's teams. They compete in the Midland's Regional League, the English Handball National Cup, and the North Championships, among many others.
Loughborough College learners studying a level 3 programme (BTEC or A Level) are not eligible to compete in BUCs competitions. Loughborough Handball has a Men's U19s team competing in the U19s Boy's North League; this team is for both Loughborough University and Loughborough College students. England Handball will work with each player to access the most appropriate training & competition opportunities for their development.
of our Level 3 learners went
to university last year, gaining
places at Loughborough,
Durham and Exeter.
of our Level 3 learners went to university last year, gaining places at Loughborough, Durham and Exeter.
of learners said staff valued student's views and opinions about their study Programme
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
of learners said that teachers had high expectations that they would succeed on their study programme
