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16-18 College

Sports

These courses have been developed to provide opportunities for students to develop a range of sporting skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes that are essential for a successful performance.

Students will achieve a nationally recognised vocationally related qualification and could progress to employment in sports and active leisure, or progress further to related general and/or vocational qualifications.

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Sports Level 1

This one-year study programme is designed around practical skills, so students can demonstrate what they can do, alongside developing the knowledge and personal skills required to progress to further vocational study within Public Services and Sport.

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full Time
Start date: 3rd September 2026
Location: West Lancashire College

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Sports and Physical Activity Level 2

With a combination of both practical and theoretical learning, the Sports Level 2 course prepares all students ready for employment and the knowledge required to progress onto Level 3.

Length: 1 Year
Study: Full Time
Start date: 3rd September 2026
Location: West Lancashire College

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Sports and Physical Activity Level 3

The Sports and Physical Activity qualification is ideal for those looking to pursue a successful career in health and fitness sector as a fitness instructor, personal trainer or exercise professional.

Length: 2 Years
Study: Full Time
Start date: 3rd September 2026
Location: West Lancashire College

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100%*

pass rate for Sport Introductory Award Level 1

*data from Proachieve September 2024

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Neil Farrell

Head of Curriculum for Creative Service Industries

Having studied Sport and Exercise Science through college and university, I began my career in the sport and active leisure industry before moving into the education sector. During my time at West Lancashire College, I have managed a wide breadth of Curriculum areas and different types of learning provision. This has included 16-18 provision, adult education, apprenticeship provision, Higher Education, community learning programmes through to provision for adults and young people with SEND. I strongly believe that education has the power to transform lives and that everyone should have access to high quality educational opportunities.

Caroline Stewart

Sports Lecturer

I began working at West Lancashire College in 2013 after completing my PGCE placement here. Having been involved in sports for over 25 years, my passion for the subject continues to grow with my focus now on physiology, personal training and sports therapy. Working with young adults who share my passion is what I enjoy the most about working here. Seeing our students achieve and progress makes it all worth while!

Robert Boardman

Sports Lecturer

Having worked through my PGCE in further education this academic year, I have recently gained my first job as a teacher in Sports at West Lancashire College. Being a teacher has always been my biggest passion and career goal ever since I can remember. My favourite part of teaching is working alongside students to achieve their own personal goals and seeing that ‘light bulb’ moment when they have worked so hard on a topic they struggle with. I am very excited to my first full year in teaching and inspiring the younger generation to pursue their career goals.

Dan

Sports Alumni Student

I chose to study at West Lancashire College because it offered a course that perfectly suited my interests and passion. Even the personal training elements of the course have been transferable to my coaching skills. I am now running my own sports business and coaching young people in football.