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 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.
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.
Love travel? Well here's a bright and sunny idea - study our business and tourism operations course and learn all about the travel industry as well as the business side behind it, preparing you for a future career in travel.
Further your skills and prepare to progress into a career in the travel industry or onto higher education. This travel and tourism course is aimed at students wishing to progress into a career in the exciting world of travel or university for further study.
The course prepares students for employment in the travel, tourism or airline industries with the likes of attractions, tour operators, travel agents, hotels or hospitality and holiday park leisure providers. Plus a route into university.