Study at an Ofsted Outstanding college in a professional sports environment, with access to the latest facilities and expert lecturers. We’ve invested over £10 million into our Sports Academy, so you’ll be using industry-standard sports equipment as you put your lessons into practice.
Develop your confidence with practical sessions built into your timetable. You could coach in local schools, lead sports activities or organise sports events – such as the School Games or Big Health Check – to build your portfolio of experience.
You’ll be taught by expert lecturers – from high-level sports players and qualified coaches, to staff with successful careers in the UK and international sports industry. Our partnerships with local and national organisations provide opportunities to gain experience and make connections ready for your career.
Whether you dream of coaching in the community, working with professional athletes, or becoming a sports therapist or PE teacher, our courses will give you the qualifications you need for your next step. Be ready to launch your career in sport.
We offer a range of sports BTEC diplomas to give our students a thorough grounding in all areas of sports fitness, physical education, coaching, business, strength and conditioning, and professional development.
Prepare for a career in PE and sports coaching with this course. Learn through theoretical and practical sessions using our university level facilities. You’ll complete a seven-week work placement at a local primary school and deliver PE lessons.
Gain a grounding in all aspects of sport, with emphasis on performance and excellence in football. Develop your knowledge of football training techniques for a range of players, from children to professionals. You’ll examine your own game to ensure you improve as a player.
Develop your understanding of the world of professional golfers and improve your golfing performance. You’ll learn through classroom based and practical sessions, and spend one day a week participating in practical golf sessions at a local golf course. Benefit from access to a golf driving range on campus, swing studio, artificial putting green, and bunkered short game area, as well as specialist coaching. To study this course you must have an official golf handicap.
Kick-start your career as a fitness instructor or personal trainer with this course. Our students learn through classroom and fitness based practical sessions, mainly in our cross training gym. Gain first-hand experience of the fitness industry through your work placements and start building your network of contacts.
Places at our Ofsted Outstanding college are competitive, so we recommend submitting your application as early as possible.
Prospective students don't need to have attended an open day to submit an application and can apply beforehand with no financial or any other obligations.