Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this 2-year foundation degree programme offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
The course is quite practical in nature but also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.
Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? East Durham College are constantly looking at what employers' needs are and because of this, offer this L3 BTEC Sport in Coaching and Development. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.
Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects such as sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare and nursing degrees at university with East Durham College's Access to HE diploma, taught part-time on an evening.
You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare, nursing and midwifery degrees at university with East Durham College's Access to HE diploma. You may also progress to other related courses such as operating department practitioner, occupational health or social work, taught part-time on evenings or daytime.
Age 19+? Looking to go to uni, but don't have the qualifications? Our Access to HE diploma is the solution - allowing you to move on to a wide variety of science-related degrees.
You could go on to study a wide range of degrees at university with East Durham College's Access to HE diploma, taught part-time on an evening or daytime.
You could go on to study a wide range of healthcare, physiotherapy, occupational health degrees at university with East Durham College's Access to HE diploma, taught part-time on an evening.
Are you interested in a career as a paramedic, an ambulance driver or an emergency care assistant then this is the course to start for you to start your progression to this career!