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Your Future in
Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise Science
Starts Here
Our programmes are the perfect training ground, whether this be in sports science, sports therapy, PE teaching, coaching, exercise and fitness or instructing.
What Makes Us Different:
- Train like a proUse our gym, football pitch, golf course, and confidence course.
- Compete abroadJoin our annual overseas sports tour and represent your team internationally.
- Try something differentWe're the only college in the region with a skydiving club!
- Support for elite athletesTASS-accredited and home to Team GB champions.
- Career-ready pathwaysPrepare for roles in sports science, therapy, coaching, and more.
“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.
James
Level 3 Sport Development and Coaching
Real Experience, Real Results
If you’re into sport, fitness, or helping others perform at their best, this is your moment. Our sports courses open doors to careers in PE teaching, coaching, therapy, fitness, and exercise science — and many of our students go on to university, apprenticeships, or straight into work. You’ll train in amazing facilities like a pro-level gym, massage therapy room, football pitch, and more. Plus, we’re proud to be TASS-accredited, supporting elite athletes as they smash goals in sport and education. Our alumni include Team GB stars, semi-pro footballers, dancers, and weightlifters — now it’s your turn to join them.
Learning Facilities
Experience hands-on learning in our state-of-the-art facilities and through partnerships with industry leaders.
Sports Facilities
🏅 Sport & Fitness – Train Hard, Dream Big
- 🏋️ Elite-Level Facilities: Train in a pro-standard gym, massage therapy room, football pitch, and more — everything you need to perform at your best.
- 🎓 Pathways to Success: Our courses lead to careers in PE teaching, coaching, therapy, fitness, and exercise science — with many students progressing to university, apprenticeships, or employment.
- 🏆 TASS-Accredited Support: We’re proud to support elite athletes, helping you balance academic success with sporting ambition.
- ⚽ Real-World Experience: Gain hands-on skills through practical training, match analysis, and performance-based learning.
- 🌟 Inspiring Alumni: Join a legacy of success — our graduates include Team GB athletes, semi-pro footballers, dancers, and weightlifters.
Your future in sport starts here.
Your Future Career Awaits
Sport, Physical Activity and Exercise Science is a growing sector with excellent job security and career progression opportunities.
Fitness and Wellbeing Instructors
entry
Fitness and wellbeing instructors deliver training in a range of fitness activities, including weight training, yoga, Pilates, personal training and other forms of exercise at private health and fitness centres, […]
£12,361 - £18,542
Annual Salary
5.2%
Growth Rate over next 5 years
Sports Coaches, Instructors and Officials
entry
Sports coaches, instructors and officials work with amateur and professional sportsmen and women to enhance performance, encourage greater participation in sport, supervise recreational activities such as canoeing and mountaineering, and […]
£11,201 - £16,802
Annual Salary
0.74%
Growth Rate over next 5 years
Sports Players
entry
Professional sportsmen and women train and compete, either individually or as part of a team, in their chosen sport for financial gain.
£12,361 - £18,542
Annual Salary
-0.33%
Growth Rate over next 5 years
Sports and Leisure Assistants
entry
Sports and leisure assistants, provide and maintain facilities for sporting and recreational activities and supervise their use, maintain the continuity of entertainment and social events, offer odds and accept bets […]
£13,305 - £19,958
Annual Salary
5.2%
Growth Rate over next 5 years
Our Courses
Level 1
1 Course
Level 1 Award in Sport & Uniformed Services
Course code: NFC01415
Level 2
3 Courses
Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Coaching
Course code: NFC04055
Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing FT
Course code: NFC01384
Level 2 Certificate in Sport
Course code: NFC03720
Level 3
5 Courses
Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training
Course code: NFC00948
Level 3 Diploma in Exercise Referral
Course code: NFC04052
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport Science
Course code: NFC00128
Level 3 Technical Occupational Entry in Sports Personal Training (Diploma)
Course code: NFC04053
Level 3 Technical Specialist in Sports Massage Therapy (Diploma)
Course code: NFC04054
University Level Progressions
Higher Education Options
UCNL
Progress to University Campus North Lincolnshire
We offer 1 relevant university-level course:
UCDON
Progress to University Campus Doncaster
We offer 3 relevant university-level courses:
DON
Progress to Doncaster College
We offer 1 relevant university-level course:
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