Three Sets of Sporty Twins

Three sets of twins have completed sports courses at York College this year and they are all progressing to different universities to study a variety of degree courses. They are Catherine and Sophie Hunter, Hayley and Sophie Milner and Amy and Kirsty Smith.

Says Denise Morrison, Head of Division for Sport at York College: "To have three sets of twins with a common interest in sport at the college is really exciting. They have all taken an active role in sporting activities, as well as studying sport as an academic subject. The great thing is that they are all progressing to study different courses at university too. We wish them all the very best in the future."

Says A Level sport student, Sophie Hunter: "We have enjoyed studying sport at York College and have found the teaching to be especially good. My sister and I are going on to study other subjects at university and have found Sport & PE to be a complimentary mix with other subjects."

Sophie Milner has achieved a perfect points score (maximum 324 points) on the National Diploma in Sport & Sport Exercise Science course, achieving a triple distinction (equivalent to three As at A Level). Alongside the National Diploma, Sophie is completing her Level 2 Gym Instructor qualification and outside of college she is completing her Duke of Edinburgh qualification.

Catherine Hunter (A Level Sport & PE ) - University of Newcastle (Geography)
Sophie Hunter (A Level sport & PE) - Northumbria University (Maths)

Hayley Milner (A Level Sport & PE) - Northumbria University (Psychology)
Sophie Milner (ND Sport & Exercise Science) - Northumbria University (Sport Development)

Amy Smith (ND Sport & Exercise Science) - York St John University (Physical Education)
Kirsty Smith (ND in Sport) - Northumbria University (Sport Management)

Press Release: 02/07/09