Sport &
Exercise

New for 2023/24 Some people often prefer learning “On the job”. This qualification is aimed at employees that work with staff and customers in a sport and activity environment, as well as those who use and maintain equipment and facilities, including caravan parks. It is a work-based Active leisure, learning and well-being qualification that assesses the competence and knowledge that is ...

The BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise (Top-up) course will focus on developing knowledge of the field (content), whilst providing students with opportunities to apply their learning in practical contexts (experience) and enhancing their learning through problem solving approaches (challenging and authentic tasks). South West College is approved by The Open University as an appropriate organi...

The Foundation Degree Sport and Exercise course will focus on developing knowledge of the field (content) whilst providing students with opportunities to apply their learning in practical contexts (experience) and enhancing their learning through problem solving approaches (challenging and authentic tasks). The learning approaches will take into account the diverse backgrounds...

This NEW Blended delivery course aims to provide students with the background knowledge and practical skills to be able to plan, deliver and review strength and conditioning programmes that work towards athletes achieving their performance goals. This course is suitable for those currently working in the fitness industry in roles such as personal trainers, sports coaches and strength and condit...

The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual to work unsupervised as a personal trainer. This includes being able to offer one-to-one training, baseline assessment, nutritional advice and progressive programming which is specific to the individual needs of a client. Skills Focus funding available towards course fees for eligible e...

The aim of this qualification is The aim of this qualification is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to be able to plan, deliver and supervise safe and effective group training sessions. Skills Focus funding available towards course fees for eligible employers to up skill staff or for self-employed students. Please ask for further details. This course is delivered a...

If you are hoping to pursue a career in the sport or health industry, physical education or are interested in how the body works, then sports science and its related disciplines could prove to be the perfect programme for you. All students are expected to participate in a range of theory and practical activities during their time on the course. Students will be given the opportunity to g...