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Overview
This course is ideal for those students wanting to pursue a career within the Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise Science sectors, whilst having a focus on either GCSE maths or English. On completion of this course, learners will gain an understanding of the personal and practical skills required to work within the relevant sectors. With a mixture of theoretical and practical learning, alongside knowledge, students will also develop many transferable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, empathy, amongst others. Students will investigate a range of topics that relate to a range of different career options in the sports sector.
How you’ll learn
Units you may study include:
- Participating in Sport
- Anatomy & physiology for exercise
- Introduction to healthy exercise & nutrition
- Sports Coaching
- Physical fitness & injuries in sport
- Planning & running a sports event
- Plan, deliver & evaluate an activity session
Entry and progression
What you need and where it leads
- Entry requirements
- This course Level 2
- Further study
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in either maths or English at GCSE or Level 1 in Sport & Uniformed Services
Not sure you meet these? Talk to us and we will help you find the right starting point.
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At this college
At Doncaster College
Careers it can lead to
- Sports and Leisure Assistants £12.60 an hour
- Leisure and Travel Service Occupations £23,700 a year
- With further study or experience Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors £15.49 an hour
- With further study or experience Sports Players £18.44 an hour
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With further study or experience
- Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials £16.64 an hour
- Leisure and Sports Managers and Proprietors £31,800 a year
Typical pay is the UK median for each job (Lightcast, October 2026).
Life on the course
See what it’s really like
Student Voice
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“The staff in particular at North Lindsey were second to none. They instilled a positive mindset within me and pushed me towards greater things. They played a huge part with who I am today and have certainly contributed to where I am today, loving life in the military and on track to achieve my career goals.
For parents and carers
Supporting your child’s journey
A Friendly, Welcoming Place
Students are often surprised by how friendly and welcoming college is. It's a supportive community where they'll build genuine friendships and feel part of something.
About student lifeLearning Support
If your child has additional learning needs, our support team works with them from day one. Adjustments are put in place early so they can get the most out of their course.
About learning supportGCSE Support Built In
If your child needs to resit GCSE English or Maths, it's built into the timetable, not bolted on as an extra. They'll get structured support alongside their main course.
Learn moreQualifications That Count
These are nationally recognised qualifications with real academic weight. Your child will develop practical skills and knowledge that employers and universities genuinely value.
Your next step
Apply now, come and see us first, or ask us anything.
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What happens after you apply
1
You apply
Apply online and you’ll get a confirmation email.
2
You meet your tutor
We’ll invite you to an interview to talk through the course and your plans, and make sure it’s right for you.
3
You get an offer
We’ll email you a conditional or unconditional offer.
4
You get ready to start
Come to a taster session in the summer, then enrol in August, bringing your results.