Sports and Fitness
Whether you play at club level, enjoy keeping fit or are looking for a new sport to try out, our courses offer something for everyone and will keep you moving throughout the week.
Short Courses
Circuit Training
Circuit training gives you the opportunity to keep fit and add some movement to your day.
A range of exercises, using a variety of equipment will enhance your fitness in an enjoyable environment.
Sessions will be delivered by a qualified fitness instructor.
Motivational teaching will rapidly improve your overall fitness.
Futsal
Futsal is a variant of Association Football played on a hard, indoor court which is smaller than a football pitch.
Futsal is played between two teams of five players each, one of whom is the goalkeeper.
Futsal is also played with a smaller, harder, low-bounce ball with the emphasis is on improvisation, creativity and technique.
This option is great for those who enjoy football and want to pick up a new sport while improving fitness.
There will be one session per week in the college sports hall.
5-a-side Football
For those footballers who do not want to play for a college football team, but still enjoy football as recreation.
This course will take place weekly in the sports hall and consist of competitive games, warm up and skills practice.
You will develop skills throughout the year and improve fitness through drills and match play.
All participants/players must bring the appropriate kit, including non-marking footwear.
Pilates
Pilates is a method of exercise named after its creator, Joseph Pilates.
Unlike an aerobic or high impact class, we give time to really emphasise good postural alignment, core strength and better breath control. It’s a floor-based workout, on the mat, and will help you to improve your flexibility, strength, and give you greater body awareness.
Workout
Workout is a designated session for students who wish to use the college’s fitness suite to improve body conditioning and general health and fitness.
A qualified fitness instructor will help you with the design your programme and support you in the achievement of your goals.
There will be one session per week.
Long Courses
Membership of a college sports team is a long course that will last for two terms. To try out for a team, please see the trial dates below and sign up here.
Thursday 29th August 2-4pm
- Men’s football – Surnames A-M (Esher College, 3G pitch)
- Women’s football (Esher College, 9-aside pitch)
- Men’s rugby (Esher College, Rugby pitch)
- Netball (Esher College, Outdoor courts)
Tuesday 3rd September 2-4pm
- Men’s football – Surnames N-Z (Esher College, 3G pitch)
- Mixed Hockey (OC’s Hockey Club)
- Men’s Basketball (College, Sports Hall)
Trials for women’s rugby or women’s netball will be held on the first training session so make sure you put this as your first choice complementary.
Community Sports Leader
The Level 2 Award in Community Sports Leadership is a nationally recognised qualification that enables students to lead groups of people in sport/activity, under indirect supervision. It is a fun and practical qualification with no entrance requirements or final examinations to sit.
You will have the opportunity to work with local primary schools to deliver sports sessions in a range of sports.
The qualification will teach you essential leadership skills such as:
- Organisation
- Planning
- Communication
- Teamwork
- Confidence
Men's Basketball
The basketball squad competes in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enters the Association of Colleges cup competition. The standard is high with many squad members playing at a high level for their club sides.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
Both male and female students are eligible to play in the team.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Trials will be held in the college sports hall on Tuesday 3rd September at 2.00pm in the college sports hall.
Costs involved: £40. All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Women's Basketball
We run a women’s basketball squad who train once per week to develop essential skills, fitness and tactical awareness of the game.
We are keen to take on players of all ability levels and welcome those who want to try basketball for the first time.
There are some friendly fixtures throughout the year and also the Association of Colleges regional tournament that we enter.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Men's Football
The College has five football squads who compete in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league as well as AoC and ESFA competitions. The standard within the squads is particularly high with many playing at a high level for their club sides.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
Trials will be held on Thursday 29th August (2.00pm) and Tuesday 3rd September (2.00pm) on the college 3G pitch.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Costs involved: £40. All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Women's Football
We run one Women’s Football Team who compete in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enter the ESFA and AoC national cup competitions. The standard of play is high and most players also represent teams outside of college.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
Trials will be held on Thursday 29th August (2.00pm) on the college 9-aside pitch.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Costs involved: £40. All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Men's Rugby
The 1st XV competes in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enters the Association of Colleges (AOC) cup competition and the national NatWest Schools Cup. There is also a regional 7’s competition.
The standard of play is excellent and many of the students involved play to a high standard for their club sides at the weekend.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
Trials will be held on Thursday 29th August (2.00pm) on the college rugby pitch.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Costs involved: £40. All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Netball
There are three netball squads who compete in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enter the AoC national cup competition. The standard of play is very high and many of the players compete to a high standard outside of college.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
Trials will be held on Thursday 29th August (2.00pm) on the college netball courts.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Costs: £40 All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Women's Netball Development
Are you looking to learn a new sport? Or perhaps are looking to develop your skills in netball? If so, girls netball is for you!
We run a Girls Netball Development Squad, which involves weekly training sessions with a top-level coach. You will develop a range of skills and have the opportunity to apply these skills to a competitive situation.
We are keen to take on players of all ability levels and welcome those who want to try netball for the first time! We are looking to participate in competitive fixtures once the team starts to develop.
Mixed Hockey
The College has two mixed teams which play regularly against other schools and colleges on Wednesday afternoons in the Association of College’s league. The team also compete in National cup competition for Men’s, Women’s and mixed teams. The standard is high with many squad members playing at a good level for their club sides.
Players are regulated nominated for England Colleges Hockey trials.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
Trials will be held on Tuesday 3rd September (2.00pm) at Old Cranleighans Hockey Club.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Costs involved: £40. All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Women's Rugby
The 1st XV competes in the Surrey Sixth Form Colleges league and also enters the Association of Colleges (AOC) cup competition. There is also a regional 7’s competition.
The standard of play is excellent and many of the students involved play to a high standard for their club sides at the weekend.
The team will have one training session each week and play fixtures on a Wednesday afternoon.
A-Level PE students who intend to be assessed in this sport are expected to join the team.
Costs involved: £40. All students in the squads for sports teams must pay a sports affiliation fee towards the costs of coach transport, match kit, match officials, and competition entries. There is an option to purchase additional sports kit should you wish to.
Running Club
Whether you’re a beginner just starting out or a seasoned runner looking to compete, our programme has something for everyone.
Our running community provides a supportive environment where you can develop your skills, improve your fitness, and enhance your overall wellbeing.
Training sessions cater to all levels, ensuring you get the guidance and motivation you need to reach your goals.
For those interested in competition, we have numerous opportunities to represent Esher College in local and regional Cross Country races. Our team is proud to support runners of all abilities, celebrating personal achievements and team successes alike.
Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
What is the course about?
The EPQ is an opportunity for you to carry out a research project in an area that interests you.
There are two ways to achieve an EPQ qualification:
- Write a 5,000 word report based on your research (EPS)
- Create an artefact (e.g. a fashion piece, a film, a song) and a written report based on your research (EPC)
With either option you must also document how your project develops in a logbook and give a presentation about your project. The Extended Project Qualification is highly regarded by Universities and completing the qualification will help you to develop your skills of planning, research, time management and self-reflection.
If you want to pursue a creative or performance related course/career pathway after College and want to build up a portfolio of work then you should enrol on the EPQ creative version of the course.
Who should consider this option?
If you are very keen to explore an area of interest in a subject further, or explore links between the subjects you study, then this is for you. You must have high degree of self-motivation, be able to work independently and be willing to carry out extensive research.
