<p>We are excited to announce our new Future Talent Business Partnership with <a href="https://rhlactivities.com/">RHL Activities Ltd</a>!</p><p><a href="https://rhlactivities.com/">RHL Activities</a> are excited to support our students at Weston College with work experience at events, covering writing, photography and media work. They will also be providing us with guest lectures from their Company Director (Gareth Hockey) and possible work experience opportunities at <a href="https://rhlactivities.com/">RHL Activities</a> covering departments that are involved in their events.</p><p>Gareth Hockey, Director of <a href="https://rhlactivities.com/">RHL Activities</a> said, <strong>“Our goal is to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the events industry - showcasing the diverse roles that contribute to successful events and equipping them with the knowledge and experience needed to launch their careers in this dynamic field.”</strong></p><p><a href="https://rhlactivities.com/">RHL Activities Ltd</a>, a multi-award-winning leader in off-road motorsport, is focusing on making the Weston Beach Race bigger than ever in recent year. The Weston Beach Race hit new heights in 2024, reaching over 2 million people across race weekend. The event has earned multiple accolades, including Sporting Event of the Year at the NOEA Awards and recognition for its impact on tourism from 2018 – 2024.</p><p>With a team of industry experts, RHL remains committed to pushing off-road motorsport forward, attending key events like in the industry and providing experiences for Students wanting to work in the events industry.</p><p>We are looking forward to working with <a href="https://rhlactivities.com/">RHL Activities</a> and providing our learners with further new opportunities!</p><p><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/FutureTalentBusinessPartner?utm_source=main-me… find out about becoming a Future Talent Business Partner of Weston College, click here</a>.</p><drupal-entity data-align="center" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="2dd412a5-6026-4ff9-bd33-1bc8909986f3" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;max_325x325&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;}}">&nbsp;</drupal-entity>

<p style="margin-bottom:8px;">Last month, a group of Year 1 learners from the <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; target="_blank">Level 3 Sport Coaching</a> course and <a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; target="_blank">Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science</a> course had the opportunity to visit the University of South Wales (USW) to gain insight into what sports science and coaching within higher education would entail. The visit provided them with hands-on experience in key aspects of the field while allowing them to explore potential pathways for their future careers and studies.</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">The day began with a visit to the Glyntaff campus, where learners participated in a VO2 max test. This involved one student taking on the role of the test subject on an exercise bike while the rest of the group acted as the research team. They were responsible for monitoring the test, handling the equipment, and collecting data. After the test, the group analysed their findings to measure the oxygen (O2) and carbon dioxide (CO2) exchanged during the experiment, ultimately determining the participant's VO2 max.</p><drupal-entity alt="&quot;Student on a bike while other students measure his oxygen&quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="e1b8e8ab-e638-4bbb-9c70-d655b5f35c35" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;max_500x500&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;}}">&nbsp;</drupal-entity><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">Following this, the learners moved to the USW Sports Park, where they engaged in a strength and conditioning session. Here, they underwent pressure plate testing to assess their lower-body power and identify any potential muscle imbalances. This hands-on session gave them valuable insights into performance assessment and injury prevention strategies.</p><drupal-entity alt="&quot;Student jumping in the air&quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="6888b69f-90bf-4856-8961-c42a58ea2b70" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;max_500x500&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;}}">&nbsp;</drupal-entity><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">The day continued with a physiotherapy session that focused on CPR training in a sports context. The learners participated in a role-play scenario where they had to respond to a player collapsing during a match, giving them the chance to practice administering CPR on a dummy and using a defibrillator. This activity showed the students the importance of emergency response in sports settings and the necessary training required for the role.</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">Overall, this trip to USW was a fantastic opportunity for our learners as it allowed them to explore the various sports courses, career pathways and opportunities available to them after completing their Level 3 qualifications. It also gave the learners the chance to network and interact with university lecturers and industry professionals. Additionally, the hands-on experience allowed them to envision what their future roles might entail, providing them with a clearer perspective on their potential career paths.</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">These opportunities are essential in helping students make informed decisions about their futures while developing their practical knowledge in real-world scenarios.</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;">Thank you to USW for hosting our students and showing them the amazing opportunities available to them in higher education.</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;"><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; target="_blank">If you are interested in applying to one of our Sport and Fitness courses in September, click here.</a></p>

<p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Our Year 1 </span><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; target="_blank">Level 3 Sports Coaching &amp; Physical Education</a><span style="font-size:inherit;"> students have kickstarted the New Year by coaching the future generation of local primary schools. They held fun and engaging activities to keep the young learners active, including games like Curling and Boccia.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Our learners took control in planning the activities of the day, making sure they were executed flawlessly and explained clearly for younger children to understand. They began by giving the children a demonstration as to how the sports are played, how to gain points, and the best techniques to use.&nbsp;</span></p><drupal-entity alt="&quot;Sports coaching learners demonstrating curling in the sports hall&quot;" data-entity-type="file" data-entity-uuid="9cf872a7-78ef-42fc-a787-1d1906fa78be" data-embed-button="file_browser" data-entity-embed-display="image:image" data-entity-embed-display-settings="{&quot;image_style&quot;:&quot;max_500x500&quot;,&quot;image_link&quot;:&quot;&quot;,&quot;image_loading&quot;:{&quot;attribute&quot;:&quot;lazy&quot;}}">&nbsp;</drupal-entity><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;">&nbsp;</p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">During the demonstrations, the students explained the points system and acted out what they should do, while also purposefully losing a turn to reinforce to the younger learners that winning isn't everything, but rather it is the taking part that counts.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">The students then split off into groups and coached individual schools, helping them with their techniques and keeping score to identify a winner out of the red and blue teams. The students had 30 minutes for each activity in order to give them plenty of time to get used to the game and give each young person a fair go.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">This exercise was an excellent way for our learners to improve their coaching skills and confidence as they had to explain in a clear and concise way that was easy to understand, but also gave them the chance to be both patient and encouraging as they worked with the children.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><span style="font-size:inherit;">Well done to our learners for coaching the primary school children with the professionalism and confidence required to succeed in their future careers.&nbsp;</span></p><p style="margin-bottom:8px;margin-left:0;margin-top:0px;"><a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; rel="noreferrer noopener" title="https://www.weston.ac.uk/what-can-i-study/courses-16-18-year-olds/sport…; target="_blank">If you’re interested in applying to one of our Sport and Fitness courses, click here.</a><span style="font-size:inherit;">&nbsp;</span></p>