Practical Vs Theory
Course overview
Sport is currently one of the fastest-growing industries in the UK and offers a huge range of professions in a variety of different areas up to international level. This course is designed to focus on your own performance through coaching, fitness training, technology, psychology or nutrition.
Entry Requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 3/D or above including English and maths.
We will review each application on a case-by-case basis to ensure you get a place on the course most suitable for you.<?xml:namespace prefix = “o” ns = “urn:schemas-microsoft-com:office:office” />
One of the ways we do this is through a very effective ?‘6 weeks to success programme’ that operates from the first day you start your course. This includes support such as (but not limited to):
· Allowing you to change courses if you change your mind in the first 6 weeks ‑subject to availability
· Moving you between course levels if you are finding your current level too easy / too hard, subject to availability
· One-to-one reviews with your academic tutor to ensure you are progressing and achieving well
Our course enquiries and admissions team are available at enquiries@stamford.ac.uk should you have any further questions.
Potential Future Career
On successful completion of this course, you can progress to either:
- Stamford Football Academy Diploma Level 3
- Sport and Exercise Science (Extended) Diploma Level 3
- Sports Coaching and Development Diploma Level 3
- Community Sport & Health Officer Apprenticeship Standard Level 3
or job roles such as:
- Outdoor Activity Team Leader
- Community Sports Officer
- Recreation Assistant
Course Content
You will study the following units:
- Practical Sport (Team and Individual)
- Anatomy and Physiology for Sport
- Planning and Leading
- Fitness Testing
- Lifestyle and the Sports Performer
- Development of Personal Fitness
- Technical Skills and Tactical Awareness for Sport
- Nutrition for Sports Performance




With the skills and experience I have gained at New College Stamford studying Sport I have been able to secure a job as a Sports Coach at Little Kickers!