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Sports & Esports Courses

Train Like the Pros. Learn from the Best

Join our sports and esports courses, in partnership with some of the biggest sporting brands in the area, including West Bromwich Albion, Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Wolves Esports.  You’ll also experience top-level coaching trips to St George’s Park and Barcelona, see how major sporting events like the Olympic Games have shaped global sport. And have the opportunity to carry out practical research in fully equipped sports science laboratories, developing a strong foundation in fitness, performance, and rehabilitation.

Get Qualified to Coach the Sports You Love

Our programmes offer sport-specific coaching qualifications in basketball, football, cricket, rugby, and athletics, giving you the tools to lead confidently in your chosen sport. To further enhance your learning, you’ll complete relevant work placements that help you build valuable industry experience and real-world connections.

Step Into the Heart of the Fitness Industry

You’ll also attend London fitness expos and take part in fitness testing at local universities, deepening your understanding of elite sport and exercise science. One of the standout features of our offering is the highly successful football and basketball coaching and education programme, delivered in partnership with West Bromwich Albion – a unique opportunity to train and compete at a high level. As well as our cricket programme based at one of the finest cricketing stadiums in the world, thanks to our unique partnership with Warwickshire County Cricket Club and Edgbaston Stadium.

Unlock Career Opportunities with Big Brands

There are also job opportunities available through our links with the West Bromwich Albion Foundation and Virgin Active Gyms, helping you take the next step towards a rewarding career. On top of all this, students can take part in exciting overseas trips to Dubai, Spain, and Goa, with coaching connections that reach across the USA and Europe.

Many of our successful sports and esports students have progressed to university-level study, gaining degrees at institutions like the University of Gloucestershire, University of Worcester, Newman University, and the University of Wolverhampton.

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Student playing cricket
Sandwell College is proud to partner with the Edgbaston Foundation to launch a cricket education programme that offers the prospect of a career in the professional sports industry, whether it be as a coach, physio,...
Course Duration
1-2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Sandwell College sports students on football pitch
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development has been designed to be studied full-time over 2-years to provide students with the opportunity to develop a broader knowledge base and technical...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Sandwell College sports students
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Sport Industry Skills – Leading Children’s Sports Activities has been designed to be studied over 1-year to provide students with the opportunity to learn how to lead children’s sports...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Sandwell College sports student on gym equipment
The BTEC Level 1 Introductory Diploma in Sport has been designed to be studied over 1-year to provide students with the opportunity to develop a range of practical and transferable in the sector, and support...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Sandwell College sports student in gym with teacher
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport, Fitness and Personal Training has been designed to be studied full-time over 2-years to provide students with the opportunity to develop a broader knowledge base and...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Male basketball team
Sandwell College’s partnership with West Brom Basketball Club provides school leavers with the opportunity to combine studying a sport-based qualification alongside basketball in our academy-style programme. This Basketball Education & Coaching Programme in partnership with West...
Course Duration
1-2 years
Start Date
2nd September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Football students at St George's Park
This two-year Football Education & Coaching Programme in partnership with West Bromwich Albion Foundation is aimed at talented 16-18-year-olds with a passion for football and an ambition to work in the industry. You must be...
Course Duration
1-2 years
Start Date
2nd September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
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Sports Coaching and Sports Development is a rapidly growing specialism within the sports industry, thanks largely to the additional investment and increased awareness in recent years. The course is designed for student who are preparing...
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Higher Education
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Full Time
Esports student looking at computer screen
The BTEC Level 2 Diploma in Esports has been designed to be studied over 1-year to provide students with the opportunity to develop underpinning knowledge and technical transferable skills in the exciting and rapidly growing...
Course Duration
1 year
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Edgbaston Stadium
Be part of the elite! This BTEC Sport & Exercise Science course, based at Edgbaston Cricket Stadium, is ideal for school leavers interested in pursuing careers in sport science, strength and conditioning, sports therapy, physiotherapy,...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time
Female esports student working on computer
The BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Esports has been designed to be studied over 2-years to provide students with the opportunity to develop a broader knowledge base and technical transferable skills in the...
Course Duration
2 years
Start Date
1st September, 2025
Study Mode
Full Time

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Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.

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Our Open Days are a great opportunity for you to find out more about our inspirational facilities and talk to our knowledgeable tutors about the courses you like best.

Choose any subject from our A-Z list of School Leaver Courses below and get your career off to an amazing start!

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