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.
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:
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Foundation Course in Sport
Campus: Henley Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 First Extended Certificate in Sport
Campus: Henley Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 Step in Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Campus: Henley Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 Community Activator Coach Apprenticeship
Study Option: Full time -
Level 2 Leisure Team Leader Apprenticeship
Study Option: Full time
The Henley Campus has great facilities including an outdoor pitch and indoor gym. We also have excellent Sports Education programmes in collaboration with official college partners: Wasps Academy and Sky Blues in the Community.
Learner Success Stories
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.
June 10, 2020
Interview with Harry Barnes – Semi Professional Rugby Player & Schools Community Coach
Harry Barnes tells us about his Sports programme and involvement with the Rugby Academy at Coventry College.
March 26, 2020
Netball challenge for college student Demi
Coventry College student Demi Ponticelli has been selected ahead of around 50 other trialists to represent the Association of Colleges (AoC) National Netball squad for the coming year.
March 12, 2020
College rugby prodigy has been selected to represent England
Sam Everett, 17, from Attleborough, will be representing England Counties Under-18s side in a two-match test series against Ireland C at the home of Bedford Blues
July 15, 2019
Coventry College rugby player set for chance to represent England
Jamal Gask-Clarke, a 17 year old student on the Coventry College Education Programme in partnership with Wasps Academy, has been invited to take part in the England 7s Academy Talent Identification Camp 2019.
A note about applications for September 2020
Please don’t worry about your expected grades when applying to the College. Given the current unprecedented circumstances, we will be considering entry qualification and requirements on an individual basis. We are offering a place at the College to all applicants but will assess the levels and subject areas during the enrolment period.
