Introduction to Sport & Public Services Level 1

If you love sport, keeping active and inspiring others to push themselves, then a career in Sport or Sports Science could be for you.

The sports industry is truly dynamic and exciting, with a variety of job opportunities in coaching, teaching, fitness, leisure and sports development in the UK and all over the world. When joining a sports course at SMB College Group, you will learn about the body, injury, technical skills, tactics, coaching and fitness for sports performance. Our courses also have personalised pathways geared around your individual goals, no matter what your starting point.

Our Brooksby Campus is home to our £3.6 million specialist sports complex, housing a sports hall, a 3G pitch, sports lab and 3 full-sized rugby pitches, as well as an indoor and outdoor strength and conditioning suite. Students will also have access to state of the art computers and elite sport standard software to develop their analytical skills and knowledge.

Our teaching staff are experts from the sector and specialists in their area and, through our relationships with our external partners, our students have the opportunity to undertake work experience in elite sport. Additionally, our students have the opportunity to study for additional awards and certificates that can boost their CVs, including a leadership pathway, working with local schools and clubs.

We also run a range of exciting programmes in partnership with Leicester Tigers (Rugby) and Future Elite (Football) - allowing talented, ambitious students of any gender to gain an exceptional education alongside rugby or football training with highly qualified coaches. We also have a programme in partnerships with the Leicester Riders Foundation, allowing students of any sporting ability to focus on gaining valuable career skills through Basketball.

Find out more here: https://www.smbcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/sport