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Sport and Sport Science

Whether you have a passion for football or love to keep fit in the gym, we will support you as you turn your interest in sport into a career.

Our range of courses will help you develop your understanding of sport and sport science. Alongside the practical work you will also study anatomy and physiology, coaching skills and how exercise affects the body.

As a student on our Sports courses, you will get to use the Pulse Fitness Centre next to the College and take part in external activities, such as: Kayaking and sailing courses, climbing courses, trips to Devon and volunteering at the London Youth Games and High Ashurst.

This intensive one-year course provides a complete pathway into the fitness industry, allowing you to develop the skills required to become both a qualified Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer. You do not need to already hold a Gym Instructor qualification before starting this programme. You will begin by developing the essential knowledge and practical skills required to work safely and effectively as a Gym Instructor before progressing into advanced Personal Training, programme design, nutrition, lifestyle management and client coaching. The qualification is mapped to the CIMSPA Gym Instructor and Personal Trainer Professional Standards.
This one-year course is designed for learners who are interested in Public Services and want to develop the skills, confidence and knowledge needed to progress to Level 2 study. The programme combines classroom learning with practical activities and will help you develop important skills including organisation, teamwork, communication, fitness, problem solving and career planning. You will explore careers within areas such as the Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Armed Forces, Prison Service and other public and protective services. The course provides an excellent stepping stone into further study and future employment.
This one-year course is designed for learners who are considering a career within the Uniformed Public Services. You will develop the knowledge, practical skills, fitness and professional behaviours required to progress towards careers within services such as the Police, Fire and Rescue Service, Armed Forces, Prison Service and other public and protective services. The programme combines academic study with practical activities, fitness training, teamwork and problem solving to provide an engaging preparation for further study or employment.
The Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching) is a course designed to have a balance of college and work experience in local Leisure Facilities. This blend will give the learner the theory and employability skills necessary to go out into the world of work or progress onto Level 3. This course is suitable for those who want to work in the active leisure industry as activity leaders, outdoor activity instructors, community leaders or sports coaches and those who wish to have their experience and knowledge recognised by a formal qualification.
This is a 1-year course designed to give you the skills to become a qualified gym instructor. You will gain work experience in our onsite facility Gym. This blend will give you l the theory and practical skills necessary to go out into the exercise and fitness industry or progress onto our Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training. This course is ideal for aspiring gym instructors, combining fitness expertise with essential skills. It equips students with knowledge in anatomy and physiology, training methods, client management, marketing, and careers in sport, preparing them for dynamic career opportunities.
This Extended Diploma in Sport is a Level 3 qualification that is valued by employers and Higher Education. During the course you will study eighteen units that will give you the underpinning knowledge and understanding to progress onto employment in Sports Coaching, continue with your studies or go on to Higher Education. This course is suitable for school leavers wanting a career within the sports industry. You will have the opportunity to experience visits to different sports facilities and guest speakers will also visit the college.