Sport, Leisure and 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. That’s why the sport, leisure and recreation sectors offer such an exciting array of opportunities just now from working with professional athletes to personal training. £15,700 Average salary in this sector 22,802 Annual job openings in the North West Courses Careers Facilities Student and tutor experience Courses As well as learning the technical aspects of individual sports and different training techniques on our programmes which range from Level 2 up to degrees, you’ll also have the opportunity to learn about different aspects of sport and fitness beyond the confines of the training ground. Areas covered will include subjects such as sports rehabilitation, nutrition and mental wellbeing to give you a wider perspective on how to achieve sporting success. With an approach that allows you to develop your own sporting interests within the programme and the opportunity to work locally within the sector, we're here to ensure you develop the skills and experience needed to ensure you start your career in peak condition. Filters Age: - Any -16-1819+Business owner/employeeUniversity Level Qualification Type: - Any -Access to HE DiplomaApprenticeshipsApprenticeships and TraineeshipsDegree LevelDiplomaDiploma and Triple DiplomaEmployability - Maths English and DigitalFast Track to DegreeFor BusinessGCSEGatewayProfessionally AccreditedT LevelsUniversity Level ApprenticeshipsUp-skilling and Re-skillingUp-skilling and Re-skilling - Adult Funded Apply Course NameCourse Code Personal Training (Gym Based Exercise) - Level 3TS1FE137 Physical Activity, Health and Leadership - HNCTH1HE200 Sport - Level 2TS1FE32 Sport and Fitness - Level 3TS1FE169 Sport, Fitness and Personal Training - Level 3TS1FE170 Sports Massage Therapy - Level 3TS1FE138 Most popular career routes The North West has a vibrant sports heritage, with Manchester’s Sportcity home to national centres for squash and cycling and the region providing a quarter of England’s Premier League football teams. Consequently, talented physiotherapists, nutritionists and fitness coaches are in high demand. As sport and leisure gains political momentum (owing to the growing popularity of holistic and preventative healthcare), even more career opportunities are likely to emerge. Most popular career routes: Gym, Leisure or Sports Manager | Sport and Exercise Scientist | Fitness Instructor | Leisure Centre Manager | Sport and Exercise Psychologist | Sports Coach | Sports Development Officer | Sports Physiotherapist Facilities First-rate facilities both on and off the field, including 3G all-weather pitches, a sports hall and fitness suite, mean that you’ll have access to the latest equipment to hone your skills ready to assist others as their pursue their health and fitness goals. What our students and tutors say: My CV would be so boring without the College – now I can say I’ve helped to run sports events and I have 40 hours’ work experience. I lacked confidence at first but my tutors helped me so much I’m achieving distinctions and planning to stay on to do a sports degree. It feels amazing how far I’ve come. - Ashlie Holmes, Level 3 Sport The university was excellent for adult learning improving my overall knowledge in my selected degree. I found the capabilities of my skills have improved to successfully take on my new career as a full-time teacher. - Tony Codling gave B&FC an overall university rating of 5 stars – Sports Coaching and Exercise Instruction (Top-up) BSc (Hons) – What Uni? review B&FC has given me the opportunity to combine my passion for sport with my passion for helping people. The support I receive enables me in turn to support my students to achieve their own goals. - Brian Porter, Sport Programme Leader Prev Next