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Love horses? Start your potential future career working in the equine industry with this introductory course at our stunning Houghall Campus in Durham!

This is a practical course, that also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.

Learn to look after a wide range of animals at our amazing animal care centre in our Houghall Campus's dedicated Animal Care Unit!

This Level 2 Technical Certificate in Equine Care is for you if you are looking to start a career within the equine industry.

Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects like sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.

Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? This Level 3 in Sport and Coaching Development is based around the needs of your potential future employers'. 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.

Interested in equine? If so our Level 3 national foundation diploma in equine management might just be the perfect course for you!

Combine academic study with work-based learning in this two-year Animal Management Foundation Degree. Study at a local partner college, undertake work-based learning opportunities in both years and have the option to ‘top-up’ to a full bachelors degree with a third year of study at East Durham College. This course is subject to final requirements.

Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this two-year foundation degree programme, offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.

This T Level in Animal Management and Behaviour has been developed with experts and employers within the animal sector to ensure you learn the skills and knowledge to progress into a rewarding career. Develop your practical skills at our on-site animal unit and farm, and expand your theory on animal management and behaviours.