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STUDYING SPORT & FITNESS AT WESTON COLLEGE
The sports sector has seen significant growth between 2017-21. There has been a growth of 15% in job opportunities within the sector. In the UK, almost one million people work in the sports industry and it’s worth a massive £23.8billion to the economy. There has never been a better time to start your journey into the sports sector through one of our industry pathways.
There are many jobs available for people with appropriate sports qualifications and experiences, From leisure and health clubs to teaching and coaching, sports media to physiotherapy, if you’ve got the energy and the drive, the opportunities are enormous.
At Weston Sport we work with a variety of different sports teams, athletes and employers across the region to help you get the skills, knowledge and behaviours you need to reach your aspirations.
With fantastic connections in the sporting industry, we recognise your abilities and efforts and support you to achieve your top potential.
Our top-class sports facilities provide everything you need to perfect your skills, expand your opportunities and help you achieve your ambitions on and off the pitch/court.
We have a history of providing qualifications that give students the edge when they apply for jobs. Plus, our courses range from Level 1 to degree-level.
All of our Sports courses take place in our bespoke, state-of-the-art flagship facility: The Health and Active Living Skills Centre.
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We've bundled the best education in the area with career boosted benefits - and are leveraging our contacts as one of the largest Colleges in the country to give you the best possible chance of success.
Weston Sport programmes are developed in collaboration with leading employers and organisations to ensure industry practices are embedded within each programme. We work with a number of employer partners which ensures that your study programmes makes you job-ready. Our partners include: Bristol Bears and Bristol Bears Women, West of England Sport Trust (Wesport, North Somerset Council, Weston AFC Football Club.
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THE FACILITIES
Sports and fitness programmes are based at our new Health and Active Living Skills Centre at Loxton Campus which boasts cutting-edge facilities such as:
- State-of-the-art exercise physiology lab
- Large functional fitness suite
- Multi-purpose indoor sports hall
- FA approved full-size 3G pitch.
The facility is also be used by a variety of employers to ensure you are developing crucial links and networks to support your journey into employment.
WANT TO WORK IN THE SPORT SECTOR?
Sport brings together communities, improves health and well-being and provides essential skills, such as teamwork, coaching others, leadership and resilience. Roles available in the sport sector are incredibly diverse; you could become a Coach, a sports Journalist, a Sports Scientist, or many other careers. If you study a BTEC you'll get the necessary understanding and skills, to help further a career in this fast-paced and expanding industry.
- Sports Agent
- Sports Marketing
- Sports Journalist
- Sport Media Commentator
- Social Media Influencer
- Sports Lawyer
- Sports Agent
- Fitness/Gym Manager
- Leisure Manager
- Director/ Head of Centre
- Education Manager
- Swimming Teacher
- Leisure Centre Manager
- Receptionist
- Recreation Assistant
- Lifeguard
- Team Leader
- Community Health Officer
- Pilates, Yoga or Tai Chi Instructor
- Community
- Elite Performance (assistant coach, coach, advanced/senior coach)
- Athlete (sponsorship, influencer, performer)
- Sports Analyst
- Sports Scientist
- Physiotherapist
- Strengthening and Conditioning Professional
- Sports Scientist
- Sports Nutritionist
- Driver
- Sports Kit Manager
- Outdoor Activities Instructor
- Assistant Activity Leader
- Outdoor Centre Manager
- Mountain Leader
- Outdoor Event Organiser
- Fitness Facilities Manager
- Gym Instructor
- Group Exercise Instructor
- Personal Trainer
- Membership Consultant
- Primary Teaching
- PE Teaching
- Sports Development Manager
- Sports Development Officer
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As a tutor group spokesperson, she supported peers and gained experience shadowing a podiatrist and physiotherapist. She also worked in a care home, engaging residents through games and piano.
Now, she is pursuing a PE and Sport degree at Stranmillis University.
Sport & Exercise Science, Level 3 National Diploma
At just 18, he represented the first team in the county cup. He also coached youth teams, led academy sessions, and graduated with a 3-merit profile. He now continues striving for first-team honours.
Sport Science, BTEC Extended Diploma
