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Outline

You will study all aspects of sports participation and performance through topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness testing and training, sport management and a wide range of other sports-related subjects, providing a balance of both practical and theoretical study. 

Assessment:

  • Written assessments
  • Practical and skills assessments
  • Presentations to staff and students
  • Professional discussions
  • Event organisation and management
  • Analysis of sport performance
  • Client consultations

Progression

Many of our students progress onto higher level study in subjects such as sports injuries, coaching and development, leisure and the fitness industry, sports management and media. A growing number of students elect to stay with us to complete their HNC/D in Sport and Exercise Science. Alternatively you may choose to progress directly into the industry through higher level apprenticeships or full-time employment.

Entry Requirements

Level 1 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have 4 GCSEs at grade 1-9.Level 2 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have 4 GCSEs at grade 3-9.Level 3 Vocational Courses: Students are required to have 5 GCSEs at grade 4-9, this must include either English Language or Maths.Additional Information: We will consider 1 Vocational qualification in place of a GCSE as long as a grade 4 is achieved in English Language.

*Fees

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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To add a course to your application, click 'Apply', once you have selected all your courses, click 'My Applications' top right, to continue the application process.

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Academic Yr

Name

Avaialble At

Start Date

Fee

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Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Public Services and Sport Diploma Level 1

Available At

Eccles Sixth Form College

Start Date

02/09/2025

Fee

£0*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Sports Coaching Extended Certificate Level 2

Available At

Eccles Sixth Form College

Start Date

02/09/2025

Fee

£0*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Sport Extended Certificate Level 2

Available At

Eccles Sixth Form College

Start Date

02/09/2025

Fee

£0*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

Academic Yr

25/26

Name

Sport Extended Diploma Level 3

Available At

Eccles Sixth Form College

Start Date

02/09/2025

Fee

£0*

Don’t let the cost of studying put you off – most of our students study for FREE, and those who don’t qualify for funding are very often eligible for an Advanced Learner Loan.

Eligibility depends on both the course you have chosen to study and your individual circumstances.

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