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Turn your enthusiasm for sport into skills for your future. At Bishop Burton College, near Beverley in East Yorkshire, you can explore coaching, fitness and sports performance while developing your understanding of how the body works.

 

Our Level 1, 2 and 3 courses offer different starting points. Whether you want to develop as an athlete or work towards a career supporting others in sport, we can help you find a suitable route.

Sport at Bishop Burton – Quick Overview

  • Location: Bishop Burton, near Beverley, East Yorkshire
  • Study options: Level 1, Level 2 and Level 3
  • Study mode: Full-time, with academy and non-academy routes
  • Facilities: Sports and Health Science Centre, human performance laboratory and gym
  • Subject areas: Fitness, coaching, leadership, anatomy and sports performance
  • Progression: Further study, university or employment, depending on your qualification and career goals

Why Study Sport at Bishop Burton?

Connect your learning with practical experience in our specialist sports facilities.

Learn from tutors and coaches with industry experience, build your teamwork and leadership skills, and explore the opportunities available across sport and exercise.

Our relationships with sports organisations and businesses support training, playing and work experience opportunities.

Sport Courses Available

Level 1 Introductory Vocational Studies (Sport and Public Services)

Build your confidence through a one-year introduction to sport and public services. Explore fitness, wellbeing, leadership and teamwork alongside competitive sports, outdoor activities and employability skills.

The course can support progression to Level 2 Sport or Public Services, subject to entry requirements.

Level 2 in Sport

Discover the sport and recreation industry through practical activities and classroom learning.

This one-year course covers anatomy and physiology, sports performance, injury, health and lifestyle. You’ll also develop employability skills as you prepare for further study or your next step into the sector.

Level 3 in Sport

Explore coaching, fitness and sports development through a combination of theory and practical sessions.

You can develop your interests through three pathways:

  • Coaching and Teaching
  • Physiotherapy and Sports Rehabilitation
  • Fitness Industries

These pathways help you explore potential careers and prepare for further training or study. They do not, on their own, qualify you as a teacher or physiotherapis

Level 3 in Sport – Academy Option

Combine your Sport qualification with training through our rugby, football or netball academies.

The academy option integrates academic study with coaching, strength and conditioning, and competitive fixtures, helping you develop your sporting performance alongside your education.

Browse the courses below for entry requirements and application details.

Sports Academies and Athlete Support

Our sports academies provide opportunities to combine your studies with performance development.

The Level 3 Sport Academy Option offers up to 12 hours of coaching and strength and conditioning activity within your timetable, with Wednesdays set aside for scheduled fixtures.

The College also offers support through the Talented Athlete Scholarship Scheme (TASS), helping athletes balance education and sport.

Careers in Sport

Your course can help you take the first steps towards work in coaching, fitness, sports development or the wider leisure industry.

With further qualifications and experience, you could also pursue careers in personal training, sports therapy, physiotherapy or PE teaching. The training you need will depend on your chosen profession.

Frequently asked questions

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Student Profiles

Oliver Horton Sport

Oliver Horton – Level 3 in Sport

"I would definitely recommend Bishop Burton because of how they handle their students. It’s nothing like any other college, they treat you maturely and ensure you’re going to be ready for the outside world."

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