Sport

Enjoy being active and taking part in sports? Our sport courses have been designed to prepare you for one of many careers in the sport industry, including fitness instructor, sports coach, personal trainer, PE teacher, physiotherapist, sports therapist, strength and conditioning coach, and many more.

• Great opportunities

  As a sport student, you’ll have the opportunity to support the wider community by sharing valuable knowledge in sport, health, and overall wellbeing, making a positive impact on people’s lives. You’ll also take the lead in delivering engaging sport-based activities across the college, applying your passion for sport in a real-world setting. This unique experience will help you build the confidence and expertise to plan and deliver enjoyable, inclusive, and purposeful sessions that encourage active participation and personal growth.

  By working with a diverse range of individuals, you’ll develop meaningful coaching skills that prepare you for future opportunities within the sports industry.

  Enhance your all-round sport knowledge, communication skills, and self-belief while strengthening essential abilities such as motivation, constructive feedback, organisation, teamwork, and consistent commitment.

• Enjoy extra-curricular activities

  Joining activities outside college will allow you to build your skills and networks. At West Notts, we have a range of sporting activities including football, basketball, badminton, netball, touch rugby, table tennis, pan football, and bootcamp club; there’s something for everyone.

  You’ll also have the chance to progress into leadership roles, including becoming an AoC Sport Activator. This role allows you to champion student participation in sport, get involved in exciting workshops, and take part in regional or national events and trips. These opportunities not only broaden your experience but also strengthen your leadership, teamwork, and organisational skills.

  Sport students at West Notts College also benefit from a wide variety of enriching trips and experiences. You may have the opportunity to visit the Etihad Stadium, take on skiing or snowboarding sessions at Xscape, challenge yourself at Ninja Warrior or The Mill Adventure Base, and even enjoy international experiences abroad. These trips help build confidence, teamwork, and real-world insight into the sporting industry.

• Purpose-built facilities

  Our Derby Road campus has a wide range of facilities and sports equipment to suit all needs and provide exciting training spaces. With a Sport England-accredited sports hall, a 3G astroturf pitch, a full-size grass football pitch, dedicated sports science equipment, a spin room, a rowing room, sports massage facilities, and an outdoor gym, you can enjoy using a wide range of facilities that support your learning. For more information, visit our sports activities page.

  Off-site, you will also benefit from exclusive access to the Mansfield Town training grounds, where students enrolled on the Mansfield Town Performance Programme undertake regular practice sessions. You’ll also have access to Pure Gym and Lammas Leisure Centre for fitness courses.

• What our students say

  Hear what our Sport students have to say about their course.

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  With exclusive partnerships with Mansfield Town Football Club, Nottingham Forest Community Trust, and the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), our courses provide unique opportunities to enhance your skills and prepare you for a future in sports. We also have excellent links with various universities, where you can tour facilities, and take part in workshops and taster sessions. You’ll also have the opportunity to work in primary schools, take part in a variety of work placements, employment opportunities in the leisure industry, apprenticeship opportunities in sports coaching, and an opportunity to get a Level 1 Swimming Teacher qualification and FA Level 1 Coaching.