Sports Studies

Course summary

This course is designed for students who would like a career in sport including those students who are still unsure as to what area of sport this could be. The course specialises in coaching, sports development, fitness, nutrition, teaching, sports rehabilitation and business. It is suitable for students who are aiming to go on to university and study a sports-related degree including Sports Rehabilitation; those looking to gain access to Higher Training Apprenticeships; those looking to get into PE teaching, to gain employment within the Leisure and Recreation Industry including Leisure Centre Management, Sports Coaching, Fitness Instructor. Physical Education, Sport and Dance have always played an important role here at Wyke Sixth Form College, and although we are not a sports college we have twice been crowned “National Sports College of the Year”. Students acquire so many experiences from competing in National championships to competing against fellow students in an intra-tutor league, whatever the level and capability, there is something for everyone. The Sports Department has seen exceptional success both academically and competitively. Not only does the department offer both Level and CTEC courses to accommodate several students across all assessment methods it is also ranked in the top one per cent nationally. Subjects are taught by A Level and CTEC Level 3 specialist teachers and the coaching staff are of the highest calibre. Each member of staff is trained and dedicated to not only reaching academic success but also reaching the highest accolade possible when it comes to competing. In 2019 the department won a Pearson National Teaching Award and was announced as the best FE teaching team in the country. Students could progress straight into employment in the leisure and recreation field. Many students progress onto degrees or Higher apprenticeships in Sports Therapy, Personal Training, Sports Studies, Coaching, Human Movement Studies, Leisure and Recreation courses or train to be Physical Education teachers. This course is also a suitable basis for anyone wishing to continue to Physiotherapy, Sports Science and Sports Retail; or those looking to enter the Uniformed Services.