Sport and Fitness

Programmes for people looking to kickstart a career in the sport, fitness and football industries.

Our comprehensive sport courses are designed to cater to a wide range of interests and career aspirations, ensuring that every student finds their unique path in the competitive world of sports and fitness. Whether you’re passionate about becoming a professional athlete, a fitness trainer, or one of the many varied roles in the industry, our programmes provide the perfect foundation.

One of the standout features of our offerings is the football academies, in partnership with Procision and Athletic Football Group, which provide an exceptional opportunity for aspiring footballers to hone their skills under the guidance of experienced coaches. These academies not only focus on technical and tactical development but also emphasise the importance of physical fitness, teamwork, and mental resilience. Students from our football academies can go on to play for professional clubs, coach at various levels, and even manage teams.

Beyond football, our programmes open doors to numerous other careers. Students can pursue roles as personal trainers, sports nutritionists, physiotherapists, and sports managers, to name a few. The curriculum is designed to be both challenging and rewarding, combining theoretical knowledge with practical experience. This holistic approach ensures that our students are well-prepared to enter the workforce and make a significant impact in their chosen fields.

Are you interested in Sport (Sports Coaching) but haven't studied it at GCSE? This programme introduces the skills needed to either start a career in sport or develop knowledge and skills that can be transferred to other industries.

Turn your passion for sport into a rewarding career. Whether you want to work in coaching, fitness training, or sports development, this programme will give you the knowledge and practical skills to excel in the dynamic world of sport. You will gain hands-on experience in a range of sporting activities, explore the science behind fitness and performance, and develop leadership qualities that will help you stand out in the industry.

After successfully completing the Higher National Diploma, you will be able to demonstrate a sound knowledge of the concepts of sport and exercise science. This includes developing and delivering bespoke training programmes and coaching sessions, analysing the sports performance of individuals, and planning a talent identification and development programme.

You will be able to communicate accurately and appropriately, and you will have the qualities needed for employment that require personal responsibility. You will have developed a range of transferable skills to ensure effective teamwork, independent initiatives, organisational competence and problem-solving strategies. You will be adaptable and flexible, show resilience under pressure and meet challenging targets within a given resource.

Community Coaching for England lays the foundations of learning by providing a specialised introduction to coaching in the UK landscape and different coaching functions. This develops and strengthens core skills while preparing the you for Level 5 (HND) or to enter employment with the qualities necessary for job roles that require some personal responsibility.

You will gain a wide range of coaching knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will be involved in vocational activities that help to develop positive behaviours and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.