Our Sports Studies Access Diploma is the perfect entry point to start your journey towards a career in the global sports industry. You’ll complete academic and practical sessions to develop the skills and knowledge of sport.
If you’re looking to transition to Level 3 study but don't have the grades to do so straight from school, our Level 2 sports course is for you. Our students learn through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, including trips and work experience, to gain an understanding of the competitive sports industries. On successful completion, you could progress onto our Level 3 sports courses.
If you’re looking to transition to Level 3 study but don't have the grades to do so straight from school, our Level 2 sports course is for you. Our students learn through a mix of theoretical and practical sessions, including trips and work experience, to gain an understanding of the competitive sports industries. On successful completion, you could progress onto our Level 3 sports courses.
If you’re looking for a career in the fitness industry or hoping to progress onto a higher education sports degree, then this two-year course provides an excellent foundation for your development towards your goals. You'll learn through a mix of theory-based and practical sessions including a mixture of fitness, instructing and sports science-based modules. In your first year, you will also complete your YMCA Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instructing.
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.
If you can see yourself becoming a coach or teacher of sport or even if you're planning to progress on to a higher education sports degree, this two-year Extended Diploma is aimed at you. You will learn through a mix of theory-based and practical sessions and will also have a significant amount of leadership/coaching work, both voluntary and as part of your academic programme.
Develop your own rugby skills and performance, alongside the study of coaching and training. Gain valuable insight into techniques for a range of rugby populations, from young children to elite professional players. We will give you all the tools needed to examine your own play and team play, ensuring you improve and develop as a player throughout your time with us.
This course is the ideal launchpad for a career in sports science or sports therapy. Students on this course learn through a blend of academic and practical learning and undertake scientific research. Gain experience
using our world-class sports facilities.
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.