Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this 2-year foundation degree programme offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
The course is quite practical in nature but also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.
Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects such as sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? East Durham College are constantly looking at what employers' needs are and because of this, offer this L3 BTEC Sport in Coaching and Development. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.
Functional Skills English fast track courses are designed to develop practical skills that will help you in life and the workplace. We offer a range of sessions throughout the week at different locations and are committed to helping our students achieve their goals.
We offer GCSE English courses part-time, with the option to study during the day or an evening. Both options are usually three hours per week with some independent study involved too. This course is ideal for anyone without a GCSE in English, or who would like to improve their grade.
The objectives of this qualification are to develop learners’ skills and knowledge to be able to plan and instruct safe and effective circuit training sessions.And to give learners the essential skills and knowledge to work as a circuit training instructor.
This qualification is aimed at the learner who wants to pursue a career in the health and fitness industry as a fitness instructor in the context of gym-based exercise.