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UCM awarded 1st4Sport accreditation

(Left to Right): UCM Sport Lecturers Andy Gosnell, Hannah Ripley and John Lund

More qualification opportunities available for students in future

University College Isle of Man will be able to offer more sporting qualifications to students after going through a rigorous authorisation and assessment process. 

It's been awarded the 1st4Sport accreditation after demonstrating sporting lecturers possessed the necessary skills and industry experience.

It means in the future the University College will be able to offer more qualifications from the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity, including several different coaching qualifications.

John Lund, one of UCM’s sport lecturers, says "we’re really pleased to have gained this accreditation which is a big step in helping us become a hub for sporting qualifications and learning. 

"Going forward, we’re looking at becoming a recognised centre to enable us to certificate the qualifications ourselves.

"Our Island is an incredible place for sport and despite only being small, we punch above our weight when it comes to international sport, so it’s important that we have the correct courses and curriculum available to support the industry overall."

 
 

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