Sports Programmes
The Sport and Active Leisure industry is a successful and growing career pathway. We offer programmes for those interested in Sports Coaching, Fitness Instructing, and Spectating within Sport.
These three areas are key for those wanting to pursue a career in gym and leisure centres, sports clubs, sports facilities, and major sporting events. The programmes use a multitude of theory, practical and real-life experience to establish the beginning of a career within Sport and progress into higher education linked to a number of career opportunities in both coaching, fitness and rehabilitation.
Andrei Ilioiu
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Description
These programmes are practical, and work related. You'll complete projects and assignments based on realistic workplace situations, activities and demands. You will cover a range of subjects specific to your career pathway including, but not restricted to:
- Anatomy and Physiology
- Sports Coaching
- Psychology
- Analysis of Sports Performance
- Leading Others
- Personal Exercise and Fitness
- Strength and Conditioning
- Exploring Employment in the Outdoor Industry
- Preparing for Spectator Events
- Managing and Solving Conflicts
- Supporting the Work of the Team and Organisation.
We will support you in gaining a work placement alongside your course in order to gain experience within industry but to also help build your career. Investigating opportunities prior to commencing your programme will be an advantage.
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Entry Requirements
Ideally you will have a GCSE grade 4 above in PE or Sport and grade 4 or above, in Maths and English but an interest in Sport and a positive attitude to learning is a must. If a grade 4 has not been obtained in English and Maths then you will continue to study these alongside your sports pathway programme.
These programmes are ideal for those that love Sport and like a challenge. This includes taking part in both practical and theory-based lessons in order to grow the skillset needed to be successful within Sport or a sports/fitness based environment.
Participation in school or extra curricular sports programmes are an advantage but a passion for sport, coaching, fitness or spectator safety will be the main skills that support your development on these programmes.
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Qualification
Qualifications gained will be dependent on your starting level and selected Sports Pathway. The Programme Leader will discuss these options with you before the start of your programme.
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Progression
There are progression options available in Personal Training and a HNC in Community Coaching for England delivered at University Centre Newbury. You'll gain UCAS points in order to support your progression to Higher Education or gain qualifications that will support your applications to work in industry related jobs.
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Assessment
Course work will be assessed by assignments, which include practical work, projects, presentations, reports and group work. You will produce portfolios of work which will be assessed against the criteria for the units that are set out by the awarding body guidelines. Some of the units may require exam type assessments also.
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Home Study
You will be expected to spend additional study hours in the Student Hub and/or at home in order to complete research and develop your understanding of the units being covered. This may vary week to week based on the criteria set out by the awarding body.
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Work Placement
You will be encouraged and supported with the finding of a work placement. This will enable you to gain subject specific experience to build your CV and develop whilst learning and gaining your qualifications. This may well be through current links that the Sports Department have such as, local sports teams and clubs, gym and Personal Training companies and major sporting facilities.
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Fees and Additional Costs
There may be a need to purchase sports clothing and for additional trips costs dependant on the course plan and opportunities to visit sites, facilities and venues.
| Code | Start | Fees* |
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| SPORTPATHY1 242501 | September 2024 | Fee Information |
* Terms and conditions apply. The fees stated on this website are for guidance purposes only and should be checked before enrolment. Unless otherwise stated, fees shown are for tuition only, over one academic year. Where a course is longer than one academic year, the fees stated are for the first year, and the cost of the second or subsequent years will be discussed at interview. For details of fee remission for students over 19 click here. If you think you may be entitled to a concession or fee remission, or you would like more information on the additional costs associated with your chosen course, please contact us on 01635 845000 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..