Sport - Level 3 - Diploma

• You will need to have a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A* - C, or a Level 2 Diploma in Sport at Merit or Distinction or appropriate work experience or interest
• All applicants will need to have a successful interview

You will study principles of sports coaching, training and fitness, fitness testing, sports massage and therapy, nutrition and weight management, practical outdoor activities, health and safety in sport, sport in society, sports development and practical sports study. The opportunity may also be available to gain additional industry recognised qualifications in coaching, instructing circuit sessions, gym instructing, personal training or sports massage. You will also study one Functional Skill, GCSE or Enterprise in each year.

Many of our Sport students join the College’s Football Academy which complements the Sport courses. 

The course combines academic study with practical situations based on sport. Other methods of study include lectures, group work, individual work and practical coaching.

The National Diploma is equivalent to two A Levels and can be used to join a Foundation Course at University, which could lead to a career as a PE teacher, physiotherapist, Sports Development Officer etc. Alternatively you can progress into a career in the leisure industry eg:
• Outdoor activity centres
• Community sport centres
• Health and fitness clubs
• Public Services such as the Fire Service and the Police