New elite facilities for Sport and Public Services learners!
Sport
Whether you have the skills to become a premier league footballer or represent Team GB in the next Olympic games, or maybe you wish to become a coach, personal trainer or sports therapist, our programmes will give you the experience required.
Learners who choose to study for qualifications in sport will gain experience in fitness testing, practical sport, anatomy and physiology, injury in sport, exercise and fitness instruction and planning and leading sports activities.
As a Sport learner, you’ll have access to our state-of-the-art facilities at the Alan Higgs Centre, including 3G outdoor pitches, 3G indoor dome pitch, strength and conditioning gyms, 50 metre Olympic swimming pool and analysis rooms.
There are approximately 904 sport coaches and instructors employed in Coventry and the surrounding areas.
The average salary for sport coaches and instructors is £21,154 per year.
If working outdoors and keeping fit and healthy is your passion, then a career in the sports sector could be perfect for you. Job roles include:
- Fitness Instructor
- Professional Athlete
- Sport and Leisure Assistant
- Sports Coach or Instructor
- Sports Scientist
- Physiotherapist
- Sport Teaching Professional
- Health Associate Professional
- Leisure & Sport Manager
Sport Programmes
Please select the type of qualification you are looking for:
Level 1 Diploma in Vocational Studies – Sport
Campus: City & Alan Higgs Centre Study Option: Full timeLevel 2 First Certificate in Sport
Campus: City & Alan Higgs Centre Study Option: Full timeActive IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Study Option: Part timeActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy
Campus: City Study Option: Part timeActive IQ Level 3 Diploma in Personal Training
Study Option: Part time
We have excellent Sports Education programmes in collaboration with official college partners, including Sky Blues in the Community.
Latest News and Success Stories
May 26, 2022
Our Sport Students are working with CV Life to help people stay active
A group of five Level 3 Sports students at Coventry College have all achieved part-time jobs with CV Life, the organisation which runs the Allen Higgs Centre
March 22, 2021
College Strikes Partnership To Offer Top-Class Sports Facilities
Coventry College has struck a long-term partnership to provide new top-class facilities for Sport and Public Services learners.
February 2, 2021
Chay Nets Dream Coaching Role With Coventry City FC
Chay Thompson tells us more about his journey which kicked off at Coventry College and has led to employment with his boyhood club.
January 18, 2021
Former Coventry College Rugby Student has Made a Winning Start to his 4 Year Scholarship
Tom Keay, who was an instrumental figure on the Coventry College Rugby Education Programme between 2017 and 2019, has helped his Queens University of Charlotte side to the Division 2 National Championship in his first season.
September 4, 2020
Coventry College rugby player lands semi-professional contract
Jack studied in Coventry College's Rugby Education Programme and has gone on to land a semi-professional contract with Birmingham Moseley Rugby, competing in National League 1.
June 10, 2020
Interview with former Sport learner and gym owner, Jack Ramsey
Jack Ramsay studied Sport at Coventry College, and is now the owner of a Nuneaton gym.
