A runner checks their Fitbit smartwatch on their wrist to monitor fitness progress during a workout.

Sport, Leisure & Recreation

Sports stars need a highly trained team of support staff to help them achieve their performance goals but so does everyone else as we aim to keep ourselves fit and active.

Course list

What Uni Reviews

Great. Can't fault it. It is second to non and is highly enjoyable. I have been here since I was sixteen and I can't find fault anywhere. Well done Blackpool and The Fylde College. Good job. *****
- Anonymous
Love college the teachers are very helpful the support from student admin is great and the course itself is very interesting. I'm excited to see how far I can go. *****
- Anonymous
Been a lovely experience, and I'm so grateful for everything I've been taught these last 3 years, and look forward to what the future holds. So grateful for my tutors. *****
- Anonymous
Potential careers in...
  • Personal Training
  • Community Sport
  • Sports Psychology

Welcome to Sport, Leisure & Recreation at B&FC


Our HNC in Sport provides a degree-level qualification which will help you further your career aspirations in this sector. With its focus on community sport and physical activity, you will learn to support both teams and individuals to improve their skills and personal fitness.

 

The quality of our provision is reflected in the professional accreditation we have achieved and the facilities we invest in to ensure our students work with industry-standard equipment. Opportunities are vast and with the right skills, students can expect to achieve higher-than-average salaries and quick progression to senior roles.
 

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. You can get a tuition fee loan 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.
  • You can get help towards living and childcare costs.
  • Graduates, on average, earn approximately £10K more than their non-graduate counterparts. That's around £600 extra per month.
What our students say

"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

"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

  • £24,000 average annual salary

  • State-of-the-art sports facilities

  • 22,802 annual job openings in the North West

A personal trainer supervises a woman performing exercises in a gym setting, focusing on her technique and posture.
A football rests on grass, with children sat gathered around a coach guiding them in the background.
A coach greets a group of individuals as they walk into a fitness center, ready to begin their workout journey.
Two children race on space hoppers in a field, with cheering spectators in the background, creating a lively atmosphere.
A man exercises on a cycling machine, wearing breathing apparatus connected to a computer to assess blood flow and fitness.
A personal trainer supervises a woman performing exercises in a gym setting, focusing on her technique and posture. A football rests on grass, with children sat gathered around a coach guiding them in the background. A coach greets a group of individuals as they walk into a fitness center, ready to begin their workout journey. Two children race on space hoppers in a field, with cheering spectators in the background, creating a lively atmosphere. A man exercises on a cycling machine, wearing breathing apparatus connected to a computer to assess blood flow and fitness.
A personal trainer supervises a woman performing exercises in a gym setting, focusing on her technique and posture.
A football rests on grass, with children sat gathered around a coach guiding them in the background.
A coach greets a group of individuals as they walk into a fitness center, ready to begin their workout journey.
Two children race on space hoppers in a field, with cheering spectators in the background, creating a lively atmosphere.
A man exercises on a cycling machine, wearing breathing apparatus connected to a computer to assess blood flow and fitness.

What we offer...

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.

Study Support - at a glance

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 study support sessions
  • Pre-degree preparation workshops
  • IT Support

Still unsure?

Learn more about our Sport, Leisure & Recreation course from the course list above.
Book a place at our next Open Event - a great opportunity to meet the tutors, ask questions and check out our facilities.
Contact our Course Enquiries Team if you have any questions about Sport, Leisure & Recreation degree-level study at B&FC.
Call: 01253 504343
Email: info@blackpool.ac.uk