The Sports Industry is very diverse with a range of job roles available outside of being an athlete or competitor. Employment in sport, leisure and recreation roles are up 10% since 2020.

With the varied roles within the sector, you could have the flexibility of part-time work, your own business or a full-time role, so salaries vary from around £15,000 to anything from £35,000-£100,000 in a managerial role.

Whether you're interested in sports management, a career in personal training, sports coaching, PE teaching or see yourself working in health and wellbeing as a physiotherapist or nutritionist, our Sports courses will open you to a world of possibilities.

The entry requirements for this course are:

• 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or above including English and Maths Grade 3 (D) or above
• Merit in a relevant Level 2 qualification
• Interview and assessment

If required, you will study GCSE maths and/or English alongside your course so you can progress to the next level.

This course consists of the following modules:

Year 1:

• Careers in the sport and active leisure industry
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Developing coaching skills
• Learners may also complete these optional modules in preparation for the second year.
• Sport development
• Self-employment in sport and physical activity
• Anatomy and physiology in sport

Year 2:

• Organising events in sport & physical activity
• Influence of technology in sport & physical
• Practical sports application
• Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
• Sporting injuries
• Anatomy and physiology in sport
• Nutrition for physical performance
• Sports psychology
• Self-employment in sport & physical activity
• Sport development
• Applied coaching skills
• Developing coaching skills
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Careers in sport & active leisure industry

You will be assessed via:

• Written tasks
• Practical activity
• Study visits
• Team building activities

Football learners will receive up to six hours coaching a week from Leyton Orient Trust coaches as part of their enrichment programme.

There will also be opportunities to gain additional coaching qualifications and to play football for our Leyton Orient College Teams in regional and London based leagues.

Learners will get to take part in FA Coaching Days with experienced A or B Licence coaches learning what it takes to coach at this level.

There will be guest speakers from varied departments of the football club, including players, coaches, fitness staff and club management, trips to the training ground and visits to other football stadia, and sports and fitness facilities in the local area.

You must complete 36 hours (1 week) of external work placement which is an essential part of the programme. Some of the opportunities will include placements with employers such as:

• Leyton Orient Trust
• Born4Sport
• Tapscott Trust
• Essex Cricket Club
• Wale Coaching
• Leyton Orient Football Club

Students can be employed by their coaching placement as casual coaches. Other Employers offering placements include:

• YMCA
• GLL Leisure
• London Youth
• Sports Interactive (creator of Football Manager)

The completion of this course will allow you to progress onto:

• University degree
• Employment

Muhammed received Distinction in his first year and progressed directly on to the second year of Sport Level 3, setting himself up for a strong final grade and enough UCAS points to widen his Higher Education choices.

Patrick received Distinction in his second year and progressed on to the University of Bedfordshire to study Sports Therapy and Rehabilitation.

Waltham Forest College is a vibrant and aspirational college and will support you to reach your career aspirations. Last year 96% of learners progressed onto a positive destination either to higher levels of study, employment, or an Apprenticeship.