College pupils are put through their paces by the Royal NavyÂ

STUDENTS from Fareham College have been put through the fitness test of a lifetime by Royal Navy trainers.
By The Newsroom
Published 27th Nov 2018, 16:31 BST
Updated 8th Jan 2019, 21:57 BST
Jack Turner powers through the press-ups. Picture: Keith WoodlandJack Turner powers through the press-ups. Picture: Keith Woodland
Jack Turner powers through the press-ups. Picture: Keith Woodland

HMS Collingwood's physical training instructors (PTIs) visited pupils studying the college's extended diploma in uniformed public services, giving them a taste of life in the armed forces and emergency services.

The youngsters took on the navy's swim test, followed by press-ups and sit-ups, with a 1.5 mile run around the base to finish off.

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Student Ben Hall said: '˜I'd like to be a Royal Navy mechanic, like my grandfather.

'˜This gives you an idea of what to expect when you join up.'

Fellow student Louanne Sprigg added: '˜I want to join the Royal Navy too and this means you get to experience a bit of what navy life will be like.'

Danny Thomas, who accompanied the group, said: '˜Some of the group are returning to HMS Collingwood after competing in the Junior Leaders' Field Gun Competition at the beginning of July.

'˜Fareham College has really good links with HMS Collingwood.'

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