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Sport

This course combines academic sporting qualifications with practical skills development, coaching and competitive fixtures. With Craven Leisure as a partner, you will have use of fantastic facilities.

The sport sector is a fast-growing industry. It is currently worth £39 billion to the economy and continues to grow annually. Coaching is an area that continues to expand, with up to 3.1 million adults in England estimated to having coached sport or physical activity in the last 12 months, providing 7.6 million coach-led participation experiences per week. Come and learn how to make the most of the industry growth whilst developing your love of sport.

Aireville Campus
Study Location
1-2 Years
depending on Level
How your qualification is made up

Entry Requirements

  • Level 3 – 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 or equivalent including English & maths GCSEs grade 9-4
  • Level 2 – 4 GCSEs grade 9-3 or equivalent including English & maths GCSEs grade 9-3
  • Level 1 – 3 GCSEs grade 9-1 including English & maths

What you will study

  • Take part in Sport
  • Effects of exercise on the body
  • Health & Nutrition
  • Personal Exercise & Fitness
  • Assist at a sports event
  • Participate in Sport
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Healthy Exercise & Nutrition
  • Outdoor & Adventurous Activity
  • Development of Personal Fitness
  • Work Experience
  • Event Organisation
  • Provision & Development of Sport
  • Investigating Business
  • Research Methods
  • Sports Event Organisation
  • Skill Acquisition
  • Coaching for Performance
  • Performance Analysis
  • Anatomy & Physiology
  • Fitness Training & Programming
  • Professional Development
  • Sports Leadership
  • Application of Fitness Testing
  • Sports Psychology
  • Practical Team Sports

What's Next?

Further Study

  • On completion of a Level 3 qualification, you will be able to progress onto a degree level qualification or a higher level apprenticeship

Careers

  • Sports Coach
  • Sports Development Officer
  • Sports Nutritionist
  • Physiotherapist
  • Sports Events Coordinator
Select your preferred study programme (subject). You can make 2 choices now and make a final decision in June. We will give you a conditional offer based on your predicted/actual GCSEs.
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