This course can either be studied at Wakefield College or Selby
College.
The Sport sector is a fast-growing industry. It is currently worth £39
billion to the economy and continues to grow annually. Coaching and Physical
Activity is an area that continues to expand, with up to 3.1 million adults in
England estimated to having coached sport or physical activity in the previous
12 months, providing 7.6 million coach-led participation experiences per week.
The course is intended for post-16 learners who want to progress directly to
employment, including self-employment, in sports coaching and development roles.
It is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where
learners have the added advantage of using the qualification to help them obtain
part-time employment while studying.
On this Sports programme, you will learn through a mixture of classroom
teaching and activities incorporating IT access as well as practical application
in a sports coaching/fitness environments. The college has a designated strength
and conditioning suite, fitness studio, sports fields, sports hall and massage
suite. The learning is supplemented with engagement with industry specialists as
you will complete a work placement as part of the Level 3 Sport programme.
The Sport and Public Service team have many years’ teaching experience across
a range of subjects in both Further and Higher Education. Our staff also have
vast industry experience working in the Public Service sector along with Sports
Coaching, Strength & Conditioning, Sports Therapy, Personal Training and
Fitness Instructing.
