Sport & Leisure

If you’re an active person who enjoys participating in practical sport sessions and learning about the human body, then get ready to train for a career in sport. Sport and physical activity contributes £39 billion to the UK's economy! World-class events and the endless growth of football have made the industry one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. The legacy of the London Olympics has been a major boost for the sports economy in the UK, and this popularity has meant that more people are choosing to pursue careers in this fast-growing business.

Careers: ❱ Coaching ❱ Community Sports ❱ Fitness Instructing ❱ Professional Sports ❱ Physiotherapy ❱ Sport Psychologist ❱ Sport Development Officer ❱ PE Teacher

competition

Leisure & Sports Managers Average salary - £36,400

Sport Coach Average salary - £23,986

Physiotherapist Average salary - £39,000

Secondary Education PE Teaching Professional Average salary - £44,720

The workforce for Physiotherapists is projected to grow by 6.9% to 2027 creating 4,700 jobs!

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Studying with us

Middlesbrough College boasts a 3G Astroturf pitch, strength and conditioning suite and a physiology lab, where you can expect support from specialist tutors and coaches, many of which are ex-professionals in their field. We have strong links with elite teams across the region in a variety of sports and have seven professional academies you could join alongside your studies.

Students can partake in a range of College activities across the year to enhance their CV including primary school sports day and gymnastics tournaments, as well as the annual Race for Life event for staff and students!

Did you know?

Students on a full-time course have the chance to join a sporting academy alongside their studies. Each academy offers specialist coaching to develop sporting excellence, nurture talent and aid personal development. Launched in 2012 and growing from strength to strength, there are now 7 academies to choose from.

Top Employers

Student profile Charlotte

Charlotte Kelsey Sport and Exercise Science Level 3 Previous school: Nunthorpe Academy Charlotte is progressing to University to study Physiotherapy.

“I am thoroughly enjoying my course! I find all the modules interesting especially Sport and Exercise Physiology. I love how diverse the lessons are and you get a good insight into the industry, which helps you decide what path to pursue.

“The support we receive from our tutors is outstanding! They make the learning experience less stressful, and you can always rely on them for guidance and support.”

Vocational Sport & Leisure courses

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Level Course title How will I be assessed

L1 Sport

L2 Sport You will be assessed through assignments, practical tasks, group work, peer assignments, voluntary work and other activities. 1 year

You will be assessed through a variety of methods, consisting of written assignments, power point presentations, poster presentations, practical tasks, demonstrations, discussions, group work and voluntary work. Each assessment will be graded pass, merit or distinction grade. 1 year

The Certificate in Gym Instructing has a range of assessments spread out across the 5 units, these must all be achieved to fully complete the course successfully.

❱ A 50-question multiple choice exam ❱ A workbook comprising of 56 questions ❱ Written assignments ❱ A session plan ❱ 2 observations ❱ A written evaluation 1 yearL2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

L3 Extended Certificate in Sport The course is assessed through 3 external exams and internal assessments.

L3 Personal Training

L3 Sport & Exercise Science (Extended Diploma) The course is assessed through a mixture of coursework, portfolio of evidence, multiple choice theory examination and practical assessments. 1 year

You will be assessed through a variety of different methods, including assignments, presentations, practical observations, and external examination. There are typically 2-3 assessments per unit and students will be awarded a pass, merit, or distinction depending on the quality of work produced. 2 years

Duration

1-2 years

Higher Education courses

❱❱ Sport Therapy with Rehabilitation ❱❱ Sport & Exercise Science ❱❱ Sports Therapy & Massage ❱❱ Sports Coaching Development & Fitness ❱❱ Outdoor Adventure Education & Leadership

Progress to Uni

Example of where our students go

UCM University Centre Middlesbrough