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You don't have to be an elite athlete to achieve success in the sport, fitness and leisure industry. Team up with Derby College and you'll find a vast range of sport courses to help you reach your goals.
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With the London Olympics on the horizon, the nation's passion for sport is at an all-time high - and increasing numbers of people are thinking about careers in an industry which is, quite literally, fast-moving.
More than 44,000 people are employed in the sport and fitness industry in the East Midlands alone.
By its very nature, the sport and leisure industry is a young, vibrant and energetic sector. Young people aged 16 to 24 make up a fifth of the workforce.
Sport careers
Whether your focus is on improving your own performance as a sporting professional, helping other people to stay fit and healthy, leading outdoor activities or running a sports centre, career options in the industry are varied and exciting.
A Derby College sports course could lead to a wide range of jobs, in everything from gyms, swimming pools, stadiums and ice rinks to adventure playgrounds, festivals, camp sites and even theme parks.
There are also supervisor and management roles which open the doors to further opportunities.
Sport courses
From general introductions about the sports industry to in-depth studies of a specific sport, the learning opportunities on offer at Derby College are both comprehensive and exciting.
Among the key highlights of our portfolio are the new apprenticeship programmes covering everything from coaching football to activity leadership.
You'll also have the option to gain additional awards in areas such as community sports leadership and fitness instruction to help you create an even more impressive CV.
With employers increasingly looking to recruit people with transferable skills such as teamworking and leadership, all our courses are geared towards making you highly employable.
While many of our students go straight into rewarding roles within the industry, a growing number choose to take their ambitions to the next level by studying subjects like sports science at university.
Some have even won scholarships to attend college in the USA.
Others have gone on to scale the heights of their sport, such as international badminton champion Donna Kellogg MBE, who recently returned to Derby College to officially open our new sports facilities.
Sport at Derby College
The new Derby College sports facilities, opened at the Johnson Building on Pride Park following a £250,000 investment, include a sports hall, gymnasium and dance studio.
If you're a talented athlete, you will undoubtedly benefit from our sports academies which enable you to finesse your skills and improve your performance while studying at the College. Sports covered range from basketball to boxing, football to golf and there is even an academy for referees and officials.
As the College is an active member of British Colleges Sport with a fantastic track record in competitions, there are countless opportunities for you to showcase your talents regionally and nationally.
We also have an excellent reputation for encouraging and promoting disabled sport.
On a broader level, you will have the chance to take part in all manner of community activities such as coaching in schools and event stewarding. Our close partnership with Derby County FC, for instance, enables some students to get involved in football in the community initiatives.
My experience at Derby College was brilliant, I learnt a lot in my two years from doing the BTEC National and it helped me develop and grow as a person. The Basketball Academy helped develop me into the player I am today. Derby College was the best choice I made because it opened a lot of doors for me and I came out with a great qualification.
