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Choosing a career in the sport industry is a great way to turn your passion into a profession. It’s an exciting and fast-moving sector that demands energy, enthusiasm and dedication, but the opportunities and rewards make it well worth the effort. Whether you’re interested in sports coaching, sports journalism, sports medicine, or sports marketing, studying Sport can open the door to a wide range of career paths.

Sport has the power to motivate, inspire and improve lives, and a Sports course will help you develop the practical skills and knowledge to make a real difference in the field. Alongside your studies, you’ll build transferable skills such as teamwork, communication, resilience, leadership, discipline and time management – all highly valued by employers across a wide variety of industries.

At Craven College, you’ll enjoy active, practical sessions designed to boost your fitness levels and develop your training techniques. Your theory lessons will explore key areas including sports nutrition, anatomy and physiology, sports injury prevention, coaching techniques, and planning sports events.

As part of your Sport course, you’ll complete relevant work experience to build confidence and real-world experience, giving your CV a strong edge when you’re ready to step into your future career. Whether you’re aiming for higher education or straight into the world of work, studying Sport at Craven College gives you a strong foundation for success in the dynamic and inspiring world of sport.

NEWS:  
£32,000
Average Salary
Sports Coaches, Instructors & Officials, Personal Trainer, Leisure & Sports Managers & Proprietors
Suggested Occupations
+1.3%
Industry Growth
Vocational
TitleLevel
Access to FELevel 1
SportLevel 1, Level 2, Level 3
Degrees & Higher Levels
TitleLevel
Sport (Community Sport & Physical Activities) HNCLevel 4
Part-time
TitleStart
Gym Instructing Level 2 CertificateTue 30 September 2025
Personal Training Level 3 DiplomaThu 11 September 2025
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