Sport, Leisure & Recreation
Study for a Degree in Sport, Leisure & Recreation at B&FC
As well as learning the technical aspects of individual sports and different training techniques, you'll also have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of sport and fitness beyond the confines of the training ground. Areas covered include subjects such as sports rehabilitation, nutrition and mental wellbeing to give you a wider perspective on how to achieve sporting success. Here's a few reasons to study for a degree in Sport, Leisure & Recreation:
Open doors to various careers in sports management, coaching, fitness and more
Promotes physical activity and healthy lifestyles, improving community health
Access to excellent sports and exercise facilities
Develops leadership, teamwork and communication skills
- Personal Training
- Community Sport
- Sports Psychology
- Coaching
- Leisure Centre Management
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The North West provides a quarter of England's Premier League football teams
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Hands-on industry placements at key Lancashire employers
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1500+ job openings in the North West each year
Affording your Course
We know that people are concerned about the costs associated with studying for a degree and also if having a degree will be worth it once they graduate. Here are just a few things to think about before you make a final decision.
- There really is nothing to pay up front if you are a UK resident and haven't previously completed an equivalent degree-level qualification
- You can get a tuition fee loan to cover course fees and repayments don't kick in until after you graduate and are earning at least £25K
- Even when you're earning £30,000, the repayments are only £37.50 per month - about the same cost as an average takeaway for two
- Eligible students can also get help towards living and childcare costs and there are other bursaries and grants you can apply for
- What's more, according to a recent report. graduates, on average, earn approximately £5K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £300 extra per month
"I'm actually better off doing my degree than I was doing a part-time job. If I'd realised how much financial support was available, I wouldn't have put off doing a degree for so long. I'm absolutely loving it and my job prospects are already so much better."
- Yvonne, Degree-level Student
"You allowed us to explore what we were thinking. Yes, we had the curriculum which was great, but credit to you guys for feeding that appetite, certainly for myself."
- Mike
Student Case Study - Dale
Why did you decide to study this qualification?
I've always been interested in sports from a young age and, ultimately, I wanted to try to get into teaching sports so this was the perfect place to start.
Why did you choose B&FC?
It's close to home and a lot of my friends had previously been here so I already had a good impression of the College and also knew one of the tutors.
What have been the benefits of studying here?
The facilities are great but the support of the tutors has been second to none. Nothing was too much trouble for them - it was amazing.
What are you hoping to do in the future?
I've completed my PGCE and am now looking to get a teaching job.
Learning Support Available
We offer a range of services to support you across all areas of student life, with specialist support available for students with disabilities.
- Higher Education Learning Mentors (HELMs)
- One-to-one and group learning support sessions
- Pre-degree preparation workshops
- IT Support
What's Next?
Explore our Sport, Leisure & Recreation courses above.
Check out our Prospectus for Degrees.
Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.
Visit our Admissions: Higher Education page - here you can find more information on our Admission process, Accomodation, Policies & Procedures, Entry requirements, Scholarship & Bursaries and FAQs.
Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about degree-level study in Sport, Leisure & Recreation at B&FC.