This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the diverse and ever-evolving sports industry. You’ll start by building a strong foundation in sport and exercise science before specialising in areas such as fitness instructing, sports coaching, or sports therapy during your second year
DurationThe Course in Detail
Ready to explore a career in the dynamic world of sport and physical activity?
This course offers a comprehensive introduction to the diverse and ever-evolving sports industry. You’ll start by building a strong foundation in sport and exercise science before specialising in areas such as fitness instructing, sports coaching, or sports therapy during your second year
Combining practical and theoretical learning, you’ll study units such as Principles of Anatomy and Physiology, Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise, Sports Nutrition, and Psychology for Sports Performance.
You’ll also have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience in our industry-standard facilities and through work placements in sport-related settings.
In addition to your core studies, you’ll have the chance to choose optional units and pursue additional professional qualifications tailored to your career goals.
You’ll be encouraged to participate in a variety of volunteering opportunities and enrichment activities, helping you gain valuable skills and experience.
This course is designed to prepare you for a range of careers in the sport and active leisure sector, whether you’re aiming to become a fitness instructor, sports coach, or sports therapist. By the end of your studies, you’ll have the knowledge, skills, and confidence to take the next step in your chosen career path.
Upon successful completion of year 1 you will receive a Level 3 Diploma and upon successful completion of year 2 you will receive a Level 3 Extended Diploma qualification, which will open the doors to degree-level study or employment.
Entry Requirements & Progression
What You'll Need
You will need five GCSEs at grades 4-9, or equivalent, (including English and maths)
OR
Relevant Level 2 qualification (merit or distinction grade) including GCSE English and maths at grades 4-9, or equivalent.
This Could Lead to
After successfully completing this course, you can progress to study a HNC or HND, University Degree or an Apprenticeship to further your skills.
You can also progress into employment in the industry.
South Hampshire College Group
South Hampshire College Group (SHCG) brings together three Further Education colleges from Eastleigh, Fareham, and Southampton to create a strong and ambitious organisation.
We’re here to help you build a better future, including students, apprentices and our region’s businesses. We strive for everyone to be successful in their future through high-quality technical and professional education and training.
Eastleigh College
A leading technical and professional college which teaches over 5,700 students from across the country each year, offering a wide range of programmes to provide school leavers, apprentices and adult learners at all educational stages with the skills and knowledge needed for a highly rewarding future.
Through its extensive industry partnerships across the Solent, Hampshire and ‘South Central’ region, the college also supports more than 1,000 businesses with their ongoing training, updating, certification and licensing needs.
Fareham College
An Ofsted ‘Outstanding’ rated college that teaches over 3,200 students each year and offers a diverse range of courses. These include T Levels, traineeships, apprenticeships, HE, and part-time and professional courses. These courses help prepare students for employment in their chosen career path or progress to university or onto an apprenticeship.
The college was a wave one T Level provider in 2020 and is the lead college for the South Coast Institute of
Technology (IoT).
Southampton College
A well-established general further education college in Hampshire, providing career-led courses, apprenticeships and education for young people, adults and businesses. The college has been serving the City of Southampton for over 70 years and currently has around 3,000 students and apprentices.
CEMAST
Our Centre of Excellence in Engineering, Manufacturing and Advanced Skills Training (CEMAST) is an outstanding provider of career-led courses, including T Levels and Higher Technical Qualifications. Our courses will open the doors to many exciting progression and career opportunities.
CETC
Our Civil Engineering Training Centre (CETC) is a purpose-built two-acre mock construction site close to our CEMAST training centre on the Daedalus Airfield, and is dedicated to the delivery of a specialist Civil Engineering & Groundworks Apprenticeship and also specialist training in Highways.
Mission Statement
South Hampshire College Group is committed to creating better futures for all of our students. It is our mission to enable students, apprentices and regional businesses to enjoy successful futures through high-quality technical and professional education and training.
It is our aspiration to lead a better distributed, accessible, and collaborative group of South Hampshire Colleges. Through this, we will provide outstanding education and training across a wide community of students and employers in the Solent region. Our work will support the skills needs of employers and improve regional productivity, economic development and social mobility.
We will be an agile organisation, constantly developing and improving, while remaining responsive to policy and reforms in further education, and adaptive to the changing needs of the region’s employers.
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