If you want to find out more about what Brigton MET has to offer why not join us at our next open day.
Visit our one of our specialist campuses to see our industry-standard facilities and meet our expert tutors.
COURSE OVERVIEW
If you’re passionate about sport, studying at Brighton MET is a great way to learn how to earn money from the subject you love in the city you live in.
Our sport programmes will improve your subject knowledge and help you to master the skills you will need to gain employment. Based around our on-campus sports facilities, this course prepares you for a wide range of careers in the fast-growing sports and leisure sector.
Our industry-experienced teachers combine theory and practical learning, whether you’re interested in coaching, fitness training, leisure management, sport therapies or one of the many other exciting roles in the sector.
You will benefit from:
- Practical sessions and work experience placements
- Participation in a wide range of sports and physical activities
- On-site sports facilities
- Option to join the boxing academy
- Additional qualifications as part of the course
- Focus on employability and personal development
You can also bolt on additional training and competition with our Football or Boxing Academy. This will be discussed at interview.
FURTHER INFORMATION
Start at Level 2 if you have at least 3 GCSEs at grade 3 (D/E) or above, including English and Maths.
If you do not have the above grades, you can start on the Level 1 course or the Sport and public Services pathway course. An interview with a course tutor will be required.
Upon successful completion of Year 1 of this course you can continue to Year 2.
After Year 2, you can move on to the MET’s specialist part time course in Personal Training or sports coaching apprenticeships.
You could also continue your learning journey with university or HE college courses, such as Sport Science, Physical Education with PGCE, Sports Coaching, Football Studies, Sports Management, Athletic Training, Fitness and Personal Training, Strength and Conditioning, Nutrition Science or Sports/Leisure Management.
Alternatively you can progress to employment.
Future careers include:
- Coach
- Sports official
- PE teacher
- Fitness instructor
- Personal trainer
- Pool/beach lifeguard
- Sports development officer
- Sports and leisure manager
- Community/youth coaching
- Disability and inclusion coaching
You will be assessed throughout your course via practical activity observations, academic coursework and industry placements. Assessments are based around ‘real-life’ projects and industry or workplace scenarios including work experience. Your final grade will be awarded as pass, merit or distinction.
Message adam.haniver@gbmc.ac.uk for more information about the DiSE Boxing academy qualification that runs alongside your Sport course.