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The world of sport offers a variety of interesting and rewarding career opportunities and our Sport courses provide students with the opportunity to develop transferable skills for employment and further study in the sporting sector or further afield.

Whilst studying with us there are also plenty of opportunities to get involved and try out a range of sporting and enrichment activities or be a part of one of our sporting academies.

Why study Sport at Loughborough College?

  • You’ll have access to top class facilities including specialist sports halls, pitches and practice spaces, sports analysis and fitness suites and physiology labs 
  • Learn from guest speakers and take part in trips and visits 
  • Try out a range of enrichment activities including volunteering, fundraising and sports clubs 

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BTEC Level 1 Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure
Level: 1
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BTEC Level 2 in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 Extended Certificate in Sport
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
Level 2 in Sports Coaching (Activity Leadership)
Level: 2
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
A Level in Physical Education (PE)
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 3 Diploma in Leadership & Community Coaching
Level: 3
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
VTCT Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Level: 3
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 1 Year
CIMSPA Practitioner Professional Qualification in Coaching, Fitness and Physical Wellbeing Employability Programme
Level: 4
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
HNC in Esports
Level: 4
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
Level 4 Certificate in Exercise Training For Chronic Respiratory Disease
Level: 4
Attendance: Part Time (PT)
Duration: 11 - 15 Weeks
HNC/HND in Sport & Exercise Science (Coaching Science) Blended Learning
Level: 5
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 2 Years
BSC (Hons) in Sport Coaching and Development (Blended Learning - TOP UP)
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 1 Year
BSC (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Science (Blended Learning)
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Applied Sports Science
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sport and Exercise Therapy
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sports Coaching
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Sports Management
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years
BSc (Hons) in Strength and Conditioning
Level: 6
Attendance: Full Time (FT)
Duration: 3 Years

Sport Academies at Loughborough College

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Your career in

  • Sport and Coaching

    If you like the idea of helping sportspeople of all abilities to improve their performance, whether in a specific sport or a variety, a career in coaching or teaching could be ideal for you.

    Careers

    PE Teacher
    £16,250–£46,500

    Prepares lessons and teaching materials to encourage students of all abilities to participate and understand the benefits of physical activity.

    Multi-sport Coach
    £14,000–£35,000

    Plan and provide sports coaching within a designated area or institution, offering a wide range of sports to children of all ages.

    Sports Development Officer
    £21,000–£50,000

    Encourages all people to participate in sport and lead a healthy lifestyle. May also arrange funding for facilities and equipment, or manage community sporting events.

    £50k

    Highly experienced sports coaches can earn as much as £50k per year.

    7,000,000

    People in the UK receive sports coaching.

    8/10

    Adults who receive coaching believes that it improves their enjoyment of sport.

    1.3m

    There are currently 1.3 million sports coaches in the UK.

  • Sport and Exercise

    A career in sport & exercise doesn't just mean playing sport. Many roles in this sector involve the development, analysis and management of physical activity and performance. This allows you to combine an enthusiasm for sport with a scientific or analytical approach

    Careers

    Sport and Exercise Scientist
    £18,000–£60,000

    Improves the performance of elite athletes through physiology, psychology, nutrition, or sports analysis.

    Performance Analyst
    £20,000–£50,000

    Develops performance measurement frameworks and carries out analysis against these, using the data to influence and update working practice.

    Sport Psychologist
    £20,000–£37,000

    Works with individual athletes on a one-to-one basis or provides group-based workshops and training sessions to monitor and improve athlete wellbeing and mental health.

    £60k

    You could earn up to £60k per year as an experienced sport professional.

    Approximately 450,000 people in the UK work in the sport and fitness sector

    £20 billion

    The sport & fitness industry generates over £20 billion per year.

    15.8m

    adults in the UK play sport or keep fit at least once a week.

  • Esports, Enterprise and Entrepreneurship

    There are 36.6 million gamers in the UK, of which 3.1 million are Esports enthusiasts

    Careers

    Roles Within Esports
    Professional Player Coach Analyst Production Player and Operations Management Video Editor/Photographer

    Careers within Digital/STEM
    Software Development Network Engineering Digital Engineering Cyber Security Artificial Intelligence Big Data and Analytics

    $1 Billion

    Estimated global esports market revenues of more than $1 Billion in 2020, with a year-on-year growth of 16%.

    Total esports audience set to rise 11.7% to 495 million individuals.

    The billion-dollar market for competitive video gaming is continuing to rise, with new jobs requiring fresh talent. And it's not just about playing – like sports, the sector requires those with transferable skills

    Develop Transferable skills with the Esports course: Teamwork, Leadership, Communication, Strategic thinking, Problem solving, Cyber skills, Analytical skills, Dexterity, Ability to multi-task, Improve reaction times

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