Sport
Case Study
“6th form didn’t appeal and as I liked the idea of a bit of independence, I chose Suffolk New College. I’ve really enjoyed the two years; I’ve made loads of new friends and learnt a lot. I’ve taken several extra units including First Aid, Level 1 Gym Instructor Certificate and ECDL Award.
Whilst at College I’ve been captain of the women’s football team and also played for England Colleges Women’s team on four occasions. I’m going to Brunel University to study Sports Science and hope to become a PTI in the RAF. I would recommend the college, the whole environment is good, it’s relaxed and you meet so many new people.”
Beth Liles
National Diploma in Sport Year 2
2012 – The Olympics will be here! You could be part of one of the largest events that the UK has ever held. Be part of that experience – join one of our sport courses. The area of sport is one that many people find very exciting whether your sport be football or the triathlon. You do not have to be a top level sports performer – there are many different aspects of this industrythat you will have the chance to study as part of your course. The world of sport is constantly in the news and there is a vast amount of information whether that be from the local newspaper reporting on the latest cricket scores or speedway to the internet covering every sport that you could think of.
Employment opportunities include fitness instructors, sports development, health and fitness clubs, sports coaching, leisure centre work, activity holiday centre work. You can also continue your studies at a higher level to go into PE teaching, physiotherapy, sports marketing, sports massage, sports development and health and fitness work. Visits to different organisations including Colchester Leisure World, Ipswich Gymnastics Centre, Lords Cricket Ground, Norwich Sports Village, Ipswich Cricket Centre, Crown Pools, Alton Water, Essex University, Next Generation and Ipswich Ski Centre take place throughout the yearwhich give a real insight to how these organisations work and meet the needs of their customers.
You will have the chance to undertake a work experience placement as part of the National Diploma course which can lead to employment.