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The Sheffield College is an amazing place to study sport!

Whether you study sport science, coaching, fitness or our Elite Basketball Academy, you’ll have the chance to represent the college competitively for one of our many teams in the national leagues and gain additional sporting qualifications along the way.

We also have great connections with all the major sporting clubs across the city, which provide unrivalled opportunities for career experience at places such as Sheffield United, Sheffield Wednesday and Sheffield Sharks.

Sport Sector Guide

What can I study?

Campus Key

  • C City
  • H Hillsborough
  • A Advanced Technology Centre

ELITE SPORTS ACADEMIES

After applying to study with us, you can also represent our Elite Sports Academies in:

  • Basketball
  • Boxing
  • Cricket
  • Rugby
  • More coming soon!

SPORT SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME

Are you an athlete or sportsperson competing at a regional or national level? Our TASS- accredited Sport Scholarship programme allows you to pursue your sporting dreams alongside studying with us.

Find out more at an Open Day!

SPORT

Diploma in
Personal Training

H

Extended Certificat / Diploma in
Elite Sport

H

Extended Diploma in
Sport & Exercise Science

H

Extended Diploma in
Sport Coaching and Development

H

Certificate in
Elite Sport

H

Certificate in
Sport

H

Introduction to
Sport

H
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WHO WE WORK WITH

We work with employer partners across the local region and beyond to provide work experience, masterclasses, workplace tours and other exciting opportunities. Some of our employer partners are:

  • Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
  • Sheffield International Venues (SIV)
  • NCS
  • England Basketball
FRANKIE ASHTON

FRANKIE ASHTON

Sport student

“The Sports Scholarship has helped me massively. It provides flexibility with my timetable, which allows me to meet all my training requirements and attend all my tournaments nationally and internationally.”

DEC KOM

DEC KOM

Sport student

“My time at college has been enjoyable because of the support staff have shown me on and off the court, and the freedom I have been given to pursue my dream.”

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Where you will be Studying

Our students study at our Hillsborough Campus, in our sports hall, fitness suite, and all-weather sports pitches. Some classes for the Extended Diploma in Sport may also take place in the sports hall at City Campus.

Example Careers

Fitness Instructor

Starting Salary

£14,000

Experienced Salary

£25,000

 

Sports Coach

Starting Salary

£18,000

Experienced Salary

£28,000

 

Leisure Centre Manager

Starting Salary

£18,000

Experienced Salary

£37,000

Job Information

Key skills needed:

  • Communication
  • Teamwork
  • Welfare and fitness
  • Coaching
  • Wide knowledge of different sports
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Total No. of jobs

7,050

In South Yorkshire by 2028

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