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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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Gain the knowledge and skills of how to plan and deliver successful coaching sessions, alongside wider considerations such as safeguarding, nutrition and anatomy! What will I study? 1 year – this course is an introductory course into the sport and fitness industry. You will develop a wide range of skills through community-based projects, wo...
Click HereKickstart your career in sport and fitness with this one-year Level 2 course that combines theory, practical skills, and real-world experience. You’ll study key topics such as anatomy, fitness for sport, sports leadership, and performance psychology, developing the knowledge and confidence to succeed in the sports industry. With a mix of cl...
Click HereThis two-year course is ideal for students passionate about sports and human performance, combining theory and practical skills in areas like anatomy, physiology, biomechanics, nutrition, coaching, and sports therapy. You’ll gain hands-on experience running a sports science and therapy clinic, complete work placements, and be assessed throu...
Click HereSport and Exercise Science, BTEC Certificate and Extended Certificate
Sports and Exercise Science focuses on the scientific principles and techniques applied to enhance human performance and improve physical health. It combines various disciplines such as physiology, anatomy, biomechanics, nutrition, psychology, and exercise programming. If you are passionate about physical development and analysis, this course ...
Click HereSports Coaching & Physical Education, BTEC Extended Diploma
Develop a deep understanding of coaching principles, teaching methodologies, sports psychology, anatomy, physiology, and fitness training. What will I study? 2 years – Enables learners to develop underpinning knowledge, technical skills and to gain experience within the coaching performance industry Fully mapped to its professional standard...
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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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<p data-pm-slice="1 1 []">Our extra curricular sports academies provide athletes with outstanding opportunities. We are extremely pleased and excited to announce a third student has gained international honours this year. Bailey Kempster, part of our under 19s football programme, has recently been selected for the England colleges football team.</p>
<p>As well as impressing the academy and senior coaches at our partner club <a href="https://www.westonsmareafc.co.uk/">Weston-super-Mare AFC</a>, Bailey has had a successful first two seasons playing national youth alliance football.</p>
<p>This accolade is extremely well deserved and caps off a fantastic two years of development. It is great to see that our football programme is now going from strength to strength with Bailey being the second colleges international to come out of the programme since our official partnership with Weston football club started just three years ago.</p>
<p>We caught up with Bailey who added:</p>
<p><em>"My time in the sports academy has been a great experience with high level coaching and a brilliant training and games program.</em></p>
<p><em>"The coaches, the team and the facilities available has made my time at the academy a excellent environment to work in. They have also given me the opportunity to represent them by nominating me for these trials.</em></p>
<p><em>"The selection process consisted of two trials. The first of these was a South West trial which was held at Weston Super Mare AFC and the second was a national trial in Leicester. Each player was then given a minimum of 60 minutes in the matches we played to impress the coaches and show them that you are worthy of a place in the final squad. </em></p>
<p><em>"I can't wait to start on the 1st of July with a game against Chelsea FC. We then have a tournament at the end of July with many professional clubs attending. </em></p>
<p><em>"My advice for someone getting into football would be to stay positive, never give up and be prepared to work hard."</em></p>
<p>Bailey now joins female rugby athletes,<a href="https://www.weston.ac.uk/news/rugby-royalty-academy-players-lottie-and-…; Lottie Dadds and Katie Mackay</a>, as our third international progression for this season. We are extremely proud of the trio and wish them the best of luck for all of their fixtures in the future.</p>
<p>Academy Manager Jack Gadd said:</p>
<p><em>"This is a fantastic achievement for these athletes and shows how the programmes continue to encourage and produce players for these highest of honours.</em></p>
<p><em>"All three have epitomised what it means to be a student athlete here at Weston College. It is great to see our programme helping athletes achieve their sporting goals and are now receiving recognition on the national stage.</em></p>
<p><em>"We are extremely proud of the three guys and are looking forward now to supporting the next crop of talent reach its potential next season where we hope to add to this tally across our main performance sports."</em></p>
<p>Principal and Chief Executive, Dr Paul Phillips CBE added: <em>"A massive congratulations to all three of our national achievers this season. With these successes and the development of state-of-the-art sporting facilities at the Health and Active Living Skills Centre, I'm so proud that Weston College and partners are continuing to put Weston on the map as a hub of excellence and outstanding young talent"</em></p>