The University of Gloucestershire has announced a brand new coaching partnership with the British Equestrian Federation and British Rowing.
The joint venture will see the launch of a programme of UKCC Level 4 qualifications and postgraduate diploma in professional practice in sport coaching.
Dr Anita Navin, head of school for sport and exercise at the University of Gloucestershire, said: “I am very excited about the establishment of this new relationship.
“I advocate the need for higher education to connect and collaborate far more closely with sport national governing bodies such as British Rowing and British Equestrian and Gloucestershire offers an ideal blend of research and practitioner expertise for the industry.”