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Choosing a career in the Sport industry means that you can combine your passion for sports with your profession. This fast-paced sector requires energy and commitment, but the rewards are endless.

Sport has the power to inspire and positively impact lives and embarking on this career path will open up a vast number of opportunities available to you in areas such as coaching, sports medicine, sports marketing and sports journalism.

Many of the skills and knowledge you learn on a Sports course will lend itself to many other careers paths as you’ll be able to demonstrate teamwork, discipline, communication, resilience, dedication and many more.

Studying Sport at Craven College and you’ll take part in engaging practical sessions to develop your fitness training and you’ll benefit from having access of the extensive facilities available at Craven Leisure, next door to the College! Interesting theory sessions will cover areas like anatomy and physiology, looking at sports injuries and risks, sports nutrition, coaching and organising sports events. As part of your Sports course, you’ll undertake relevant work experience allowing you to further develop your skills and ensuring your CV packs a punch when it’s time to secure your first job.

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 11 February 2025
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