The annual contribution of the sport sector to the UK economy is over £8 billion. The sector has more than 36,000 employers, creating work for more than 600,000 full-time and part-time employees, and over 5 million volunteers! You can get involed hands-on as a Sports Coach or Fitness Instructor, or take a less active approach as a Sports Commentator or Sports Journalist. The opportunities are vast, within local facilities and sports centres as well as national schemes encouraging more people to take up active, healthy lifestyles.
School Leaver Courses
Generally studied by 16-18 year olds as an alternative to A-Levels.
Adult Professional Courses
Expert qualifications that can be studied flexibly around your working life.
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Level 2 Award in Instructing Circuit Training Sessions (YMCA)
Part-Time Faculty
This course will include the organising, planning and teaching of various types of circuit classes within…
Level 2 Award in Instructing Kettlebell Training Sessions
Part-Time Faculty
This qualification is aimed at qualified fitness instructors and personal trainers wishing to acquire…
Level 2 YMCA Certificate in Gym Instructing
Part-Time Faculty
You will participate in gym sessions together with the completion of theory work. Self study and research…
Level 2 YMCA Certificate in Gym Instructing - Distance Learning
Part-Time Faculty
The course consists of around 135 hours (total learning hours), the majority of this will be completed…
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy (VTCT)
Part-Time Faculty
In this qualification learners will develop their knowledge and understanding of the theory underpinning…
Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Personal Training
Part-Time Faculty
The aim of this qualification is to recognise the skills, knowledge and competence required for an individual…
Adult Leisure Courses
A great way to indulge in a hobby or passion, further your skills and meet new people.
On Campus
The College has a well resourced sports hall and fitness room to support the delivery of our courses and ensure students are able to experience and practise industry standard skills.
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Counselling courses are ‘life-changing’ say HE Learners
Counselling is a continuously evolving career choice and the new DipHE Counselling Diploma qualifications at Eastleigh College are proving popular with learners looking to take their next steps towards this fulfilling and impactful career path. Diploma-qualified counsellors now have the option to top up their counselling diploma (DipHE) to a Bachelor degree with Eastleigh College.
Adult students on a career path are positive about going to university
According to figures recently reported by UCAS, the total number of applicants wishing to start university in September hit a new high. The findings coincide with the results of an exit poll of 250 adult learners from Eastleigh College in which 98% agreed that ‘My course will enable me to develop a new career’.