Physical Education (PE) and Sports Coaching

This practically oriented course is designed to provide learners with a range of skills which will prepare them for a career in coaching, teaching, fitness and sports related fields. Learners gain experience in a broad range of sports and fitness components.   Learners also have the opportunity to acquire coaching qualifications from the relevant coaching bodies.  Learners may use this qualification to progress to related degree courses.
Course Content

• Sport, Recreation and Exercise Studies
• Sports Injury Prevention
• Exercise and Fitness
• Physiology and Anatomy for Sport
• Nutrition
• Adapted Physical Activity
• Work Experience
• Personal Effectiveness
• Coaching Qualifications
• ITEC Spinning
• ITEC Kettleballs
• Life Guarding

Course Features

• Guest speakers from the fitness and leisure industry
• Work experience in a variety of settings
• Sports teams and events
• The Fitness Department works in partnership with DLR Leisure Services to provide a rangeof practical training opportunities for learners
• Learners have access to the College gym facilities
• Access to fully equipped IT suites and Library

Facilities On site

• Sports hall with a sprung wooden floor
• Fully equipped gym with cardiovascular and resistance machines
• Mirrored dance studio
• Changing rooms, showers and lockers
• Free Weights area

Facilities Off site

• Swimming pool
• Astro Pitches
• Spinning Studio
• TRX Studio
• Access to full Gym facilities