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Sport Courses at DCG

Achieve your personal best with DCG. Thanks to our impressive facilities and influential industry links, we help the sports enthusiasts of today become the coaches, personal trainers, fitness instructors, activity co-ordinators, sport scientists, sport therapists, PE teachers and leisure centre managers of tomorrow.

Our action-packed courses, including academic, technical and apprenticeship pathways, will keep your ambitions on track. Alongside our portfolio of high-quality full-time programmes, there are part-time options in everything from sports massage therapy to gym instruction, healthy eating to yoga. And if your goal is higher education, we offer a Sport Coaching Foundation Degree.

You’ll enjoy an endless variety of experiences. You could join masterclasses with top sport professionals or undertake event stewarding and community projects. Our students have completed fitness training with the Royal Marines, worked with children’s soccer projects, and volunteered on sports development initiatives in Kenya.

Our well-equipped sports centre, playing fields and extensive estate at Broomfield Hall provide the ideal setting for you to challenge your sporting prowess and build your skills. Many of our study pathways also give you the chance to achieve additional qualifications in areas such as community sports leadership which will set your CV apart.

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Latest News

Former Sport students open new state-of-the-art fitness hub in Wirksworth

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Derby College Group celebrates silver success at AoC National Finals

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DCG students embark on an inspiring journey to Boston through Turing mobility programme

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Sport – Course Listings

Adult and Community (3)

L2 PT

Certificate in Gym Instruction, Nutrition and Instructing Kettlebells – Level 2 (bundle)

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Start Date: 08/09/2025

L3 PT

Level 3 Active IQ Technical Specialist in Sport Massage Therapy (Diploma) Bundle

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Start Date: 08/09/2025

L3 PT

Personal Training Bundle – PTI, Circuit Training, Studio Cycling & Mental Health

Course Type: Adult and Community
Location: Broomfield Hall
Start Date: 08/09/2025

Higher Education (1)

L5 FT

Foundation Degree Sports Coaching – Performance and Education

Course Type: Higher Education
Location: Broomfield Hall

School Leaver - Vocational/Technical (13)

FT

Academy – Derby Trailblazers Basketball

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

FT

Academy – East Midlands Golf Academy

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L3 FT

Advanced Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science – Level 3

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

FT

AoC Sport Football Academy

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L2 FT

BTEC Level 2 Technical Occupational Entry in Leading Community Activity (Diploma)

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L2 FT

Certificate in Gym Instruction – Level 2

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L3 FT

Derby Trailblazers Academy Coaching Assistant

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L3 FT

Diploma in Personal Training – Level 3

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L3 FT

Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy – Level 3

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L3 FT

Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development – Level 3

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L1 FT

Level 1 Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Leisure Operations

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L2 FT

Level 2 Diploma in Sport and Leisure Studies

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

L3 FT

Level 3 Advanced Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

Course Type: School Leaver - Vocational/Technical
Location: Broomfield Hall

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Key Information

Our Teachers

At Derby College we believe the best tutors are usually those who have real world experience of working in the field they’re teaching. So, in most cases, you’ll be taught by someone who has worked in the industry that you wish to enter. As well as being able to share their knowledge and experiences with you, they have crucial industry connections, which is a huge benefit when it comes to helping you to secure a work placement in your chosen field.

As part of your studies at Derby College we offer a full range of assistance to ensure you have a great learning experience.

Our facilities and location

Discover our campuses and facilities here. Each campus page contains:

  • 360-degree images of our facilities
  • A location map
  • A list of courses that are run at the campus
  • Student Success Stories

Find out more

To find out more about our Sport courses, attend our next course and career event or contact us on 0800 028 0289

How to Apply

Press the Apply Now button, that can be found at the top and bottom of every course information page and follow the instructions for the InTouch applications portal. If you are unable to apply online, contact Student Services who will help you complete your application form and will be able to help and guide you to make a decision on the course of study to meet your needs and ambitions.

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Sport – Success Stories

Isaac Hoult-Walker

School Leaver Vocational

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Callum Sowter

School Leaver Vocational

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Dom Horton

School Leaver Vocational

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Lewis Meszar

School Leaver Vocational

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Emma Thatcher

School Leaver Vocational

Female cricket coach, Emma Thatcher, wearing a blue puffer jacket and a baseball cap.

Lyndsey McLaughlin

Apprenticeship

Lyndsey McLaughlin at work.

Kevin Bunting

School Leaver Academic

Kevin Bunting wearing his Derby College Sports uniform at Broomfield Hall.

Karam Singh

Higher Education

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