Sport, Outdoor Adventure & The Public Services

• Introduction
  
  
• Why choose us?
  
  
• Our facilities
  
  
• Student successes
  
  
• Student profiles
  
  
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Introduction

Working in the sport industry or in the public services means you will always be part of a huge team effort – whether it is as part of a sector relied upon by the government to help fight obesity and illness in the country or as a police officer, fire-fighter or member of the armed forces.

These areas benefit from strong government backing – public services are essential roles without which society would be in crisis, and with the 2012 Olympics fast approaching, it comes as no surprise that around 620,000 people are currently employed in the sports and fitness industry. There are roles for various tastes and abilities in both sectors, but public services workers will also have to be fit as the working environment can be physically dangerous. These jobs will call for you to enjoy a challenge, be level-headed and have good communication skills, too.

If you are highly motivated, energetic and dynamic, our Sport and Public Services courses will enable you to study and specialise in subjects including sport, outdoor leisure, development and fitness, the armed forces and the police, fire and prison services.

You will learn the vital skills you will need to get your first job and start a promising career. Many of our students also take the opportunity to gain additional qualifications, including the Duke of Edinburgh Award and health for life and drug awareness qualifications.