Introduction to Sport and Leisure Industries

This course is designed for students who are interested in gaining skills and careers in the  sports or the leisure industry but lack the required entry requirements to go onto a mainstream courses or apprenticeship programme.  It is also ideal for students who need a more supported environment in which to learn and flourish and is an ideal move on from other E3 supported courses.

This course is the first step to gaining vocational qualifications that will help you decide what pathway to take further and has a clear goal to get you work ready by the end of the course.

A typical week will offer you a variety sports and customer care lessons as well as exploring the fitness industry and healthy lifestyles.  You will also have English and maths lessons with specialist teachers and a highly supportive environment.  All classes are taught in small groups and are supported by Learning Support Mentors to help you with any barriers to learning that you might have.


You will follow an accredited qualification awarded through Gateway Qualifications and have the chance to do English, maths and employability lessons that help with building skills for the workplace, confidence, team work and resilience.
This course will have some input from the Sports and Public Services Department and you will have the chance to make progressions onto the mainstream courses once you feel ready and confident to do so.