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The regional arm of the national Association of Colleges, representing the interests of the forty-six further education, sixth form and specialist

colleges in the West Midlands

Why sport matters

Why sport matters

Why sport matters

Why sport matters

Recruitment

Colleges are the first choice destination for everyone who wants to pursue a career in sport or a related area

Over 6,000 students are studying sports courses at West Midlands Colleges

Increasing employability

Sport helps develop the essential employability skills that many employers are looking for when they recruit

Motivation

Commitment

Team Working

Communication Skills

Motivation

Commitment

Team Working

Communication Skills

. . . all skills that can be developed and enhanced through sport

It’s not just about taking part . . . but also volunteering as a coach, organiser or official

An average of 76 students are trained and involved in leadership and volunteering at each West Midlands College

Inclusive participation

Over 1500 students took part in West Midlands regional tournaments in 2013

Promotion advocacy

Investment

Sporting excellence

Team West Midlands win the 2013 British Colleges Sport national championships for the first time with 6 gold medals, 8 silver medals and 4 bronze medals

Through AoC’s partnership organisation, British Colleges Sport, young people can develop their skills and abilities in local, regional and national competitions with the potential to go on to compete at elite level

Teaching excellence

Experienced sports practitioners (many of whom have achieved excellence in their own fields) teach college courses enabling young people and adults to achieve professional qualifications in sports leadership, coaching, and leisure management

40 West Midlands Colleges are working directly with their County Sports Partnership or other organisation to drive community sport

Each West Midlands college offers an average of 19 different sports activities to students

Students not only get involved in sport to continue interests and skills that might have been developed at school but also to try out sports and other physical activities perhaps for the first time

Students from 18 colleges were represented in Team West Midlands at the BCS national championships going on to win the Wilkinson Sword

Champions the development of the skills, knowledge and talent of everyone living, working, and studying in the region. And

promotes the importance of Colleges to the region’s economic and social well-being.

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