At Suffolk New College, our study programmes are designed to prepare you for a dynamic career in sport, fitness and coaching, with a wide range of pathways to explore.
You’ll gain real-world insight through visits to professional sporting venues, helping you understand how organisations operate while developing the practical skills and knowledge needed to succeed in the industry.
There are many career options and possibilities in the world of sports, from specific and focused areas like Sports Coaching, Sports Development, PE Teaching, and Strength and Conditioning; to positions that cover a variety of topics and responsibilities, such as Leisure Centre Operations and Management, gaining an apprenticeship, Fitness, and many more. At SNC we aim to support all students as they travel forward into their chosen industry, whether their pathways lead to higher education or they choose to enter the workplace upon their course completion.
Whilst studying on any of the sports courses at the College, students have the opportunity to represent the successful college sports teams.
Sports include Basketball, Football, Rugby, Badminton, Athletics, Golf, Trampolining and many more.
We work with a wide range of employers to shape our courses and give students real-world experience.
Here’s just a selection – view all partners to see our full network.
A range of post-16 Football and Education programmes delivered in partnership with Ipswich Town Foundation.
Certainly! Rams Gym at Suffolk New College is a state-of-the-art fitness facility designed for gym instruction and coaching. Learners utilize this space to test their fitness levels and enhance their coaching skills. The gym features an array of equipment, including weight training machines, high-end cross-training devices, running machines, and free weights.
It’s an ideal environment for both fitness enthusiasts and aspiring coaches!
Suffolk New College Sports Centre offers a range of facilities for sports and fitness enthusiasts.
It includes a sports hall where various sports like badminton, basketball, futsal, netball, tennis, trampolining, and volleyball are played. Additionally, there are two multi-purpose rooms suitable for fitness classes, conferences, and parties.
One of the rooms features a mirrored wall and ballet barre, making it ideal for dance exercises. The sports centre is conveniently located near the town center and waterfront, and it boasts a four-court badminton sports hall with two full-sized basketball hoops.
Come and visit us on one of our college Open Events, where you can find out more about our courses, check out our facilities and speak to current learners and staff.
Tommy Smith, who played over 200 times for Ipswich Town Football Club visits learners to discuss his career and give insights into a range of topics
A SNC sports lecturer is joining his best friend during a triple marathon challenge to help raise money for people with Motor Neurone Disease (MND).
A group of sports students kicked off the new term by having a question-and-answer session with an Ipswich Town Football Club (ITFC) star.
Moving from school to college can be something of a culture shock. But at Suffolk New College we’ve created a supportive, social environment where you can easily get access to the help and advice you need, make new friends and get the most out of your time with us.
