Sport & Leisure

OVERVIEW

Want to turn your passion for the sports industry into a career? If you’re an active person who enjoys participating in practical sessions whilst getting a qualification then this could be the industry for you.

Middlesbrough College boasts the likes of a 3G Astroturf pitch, a strength and conditioning suite and a physiology lab, where you can expect support from specialist tutors and coaches, many of which are ex-professionals in their field.

CAREER CHOICES

Supporting over 450,000 jobs in the UK, sport has become a £20bn industry over the last five years. World-class events such as the Rugby World Cup and the endless growth of football have made the industry one of the fastest growing sectors in the UK. The legacy of the London Olympics has been a major boost for the sports economy in the UK, and this popularity has meant that more people are choosing to pursue careers in this fast-growing business.

Career Progression Routes

Former Sport and Leisure students have gone on to work in careers such as:

Coaching | Community Sports | Fitness Instructing | Professional Sports | Physiotherapy

CAREER COACH

EMPLOYERS

Everyone Active

Middlesbrough Football Club

The Bannatyne Group

Tees Active

Darlington Leisure Services

WHY STUDY WITH US?

Alongside your full-time course, Middlesbrough College offers the opportunity to join one of its 7 Sporting Academies
Academy students have the opportunity to gain a sports scholarship to support with their training
Sports staff are industry specialised and many are ex professionals in their field including former Middlesbrough FC player Neil Maddison
Middlesbrough College has a 3G Astroturf pitch (which splits into three 5 a side pitches), a multi-usage games area (MUGA), a large sports hall, a strength and conditioning suite, a physiology lab and a gymnastics centre
Full-time students can access free college gym membership