Sport, Fitness and Health Sciences

Level 1 – An introduction to a healthy, active lifestyle and outdoor activities. Classroom sessions will develop your maths and English, as well as your study and employability skills.

Level 2 – Exercise and Fitness – This course is designed for those wanting to work in the sport and fitness industry.
Outdoor – Suitable for those who want to work in active leisure or to pursue careers in the public services. It has a practical emphasis whilst developing organisational and leadership skills required for employment in outdoor and active pursuits as well as careers in public services. Both options will allow you to continue to develop maths and / or English if required and also gain an award in Sports Leadership or Stewarding.

Level 3 – Combine academic studies with developing your sport and exercise skills and want a job-focused alternative to A Levels. Develop your leadership, organisation, and communication skills. YMCA Level 2 Fitness Instructor and YMCA Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training are embedded in this course.

Key elements:

• Fitness Testing
• Fitness Training Methods/Instruction
• Nutrition
• Psychology and physiology
• Injury/Sport Massage
• Maths & English
• Work experience

1. Enthusiastic, expert tutors.
2. National and international trips.
3. Excellent equipment and facilities.
4. Opportunity for work experience in local clubs and leisure centres.
5. Progression to level 3 and higher education at ECC.

Fitness and Personal Trainer, Sports Masseur, Sports Psychologist, Coach, Play Worker, Outdoor Pursuits Specialist, Sports/Fitness Centre Manager, Holiday Centre/Resort Fitness Suite Worker/ Manager, Sports Conditioning Trainer, Physical Activity Lead

What can I go on to do?

• Enter employment
• An apprenticeship
• Progress to a degree programme or other higher education programme

If you are aged 16 to 19 and have not achieved GCSE grade A* to C in English and maths, any programme you choose will require you to continue studying English and maths.