Sport

We provide the ideal environment to prepare you for a career in the sports industry.

Our sport courses provide you with the skills and knowledge required for progression within the sports industry, whatever your aspirations. Sport and exercise is about taking part, it’s often about winning and losing, and for many it’s about improving performance. We provide the ideal environment to prepare you for a career in the industry.

Why Study With Us?

Links with professionals

Strong links with professional and local sport organisations.

State-of-the-art facilities

State-of-the-art facilities with the latest equipment.

Highly-qualified staff

Highly-qualified staff who are specialists in their areas.

Trips & guest speakers

Trips and guest speakers to enhance students’ experience.

Sport at Wakefield College

Wakefield 10K

Students get the chance to put their skills in to practice at events such as the Wakefield 10K.

Sport at Wakefield College

Professional Links

Our links with professional clubs such as Wakefield Trinity allow for exciting opportunities.

Sport at Wakefield College

Industry-standard Facilities

We have a range of bespoke facilities newly created to the highest standards, including a sports laboratory fully equipped with the latest technologies, professional sports therapy suites, a strength and conditioning gym of international quality, working fitness gyms, studio sports pitches and a massage suite.

Sport at Wakefield College

Ski Trip 2024

Try your hand at snow sports during our annual Public Services and Sports Ski Trip.

Sport Courses

School Leavers
Adult Learners
University-level Courses

Athlete Development Programme

Start Date: September

Football Development Programme

Level 1 Introduction to Sport & Public Services

Start Date: September

Start Date: September

Start Date: September

Level 3 Sport & Exercise Sciences

Start Date: September

Rugby Development Programme

Start Date: September

Diploma Gym Instructing and Personal Training

Start Date: January 2026

Diploma Personal Training

Start Date: September 2026 & January 2027

Level 3 Diploma Sports Massage Therapy

Start Date: September 2026 & January 2027

Level 4 Certificate Sports Massage Therapy

Start Date: September 2026 or January 2027

BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Exercise Science (Top-Up)

Start Date: September 2026

FdSc Sports Coaching and Exercise Sciences

Start Date: September 2026

Wakefield College Sport & Public Services Newsletter Spring 2025

Meet Our Students

It’s such a proud feeling. Graduating with a degree is something I never thought would happen as a child.

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I’ve enjoyed learning about anatomy, practicing all the different massage techniques.

Sport

I chose to study this course because I want a new career path in Sport Massage Therapy and be able to set up my own mobile business.

Sport

After coming for an interview, it sounded like the course suited me because of the combination of both science and coaching.

Sport

I chose to study at the University Centre at Wakefield College as it was a good opportunity for me to open the doors to further my career.

Sport

I have been pushed out of my comfort zone, built up my confidence and met lots of new people from different ages and backgrounds.

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Student Support

Our support services are second to none and we are here to help you succeed.

Learn about our Support Services

Worried about the cost of studying? Financial Support maybe available.

Learn about Financial Support

Applications now open. You can apply through UCAS or directly to the University Centre.

Learn how to apply

Visit an Open Event to find out more about our courses and speak with an advisor.

View our forthcoming Open Events