Certificate in Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure
at The Growth Company Limited, Manchester · training provider
What the college says
This course is designed for 16–18-year-olds who enjoy sport, physical activity and wellbeing, and who want to explore career opportunities within the sport and fitness industry. They will learn about the sport, fitness and active leisure sector, develop practical skills, and build important employability skills that can support progression into further education, apprenticeships or employment. The qualification combines industry knowledge with transferable skills that are valued by employers.
What you need to get on
There are no formal entry requirements for this qualification. Learners should have an interest in Sport and a willingness to participate in classroom-based learning and practical activities.
How you are assessed
Learning a trade with tools and equipment, often in a college workshop or salon.
What this level means
The GCSE-equivalent step, and the usual route into Level 3.
Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?
Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.
Where it runs
Wigan Skills Centre
Pennyhurst Mill Haig Street, Wigan, WN3 4AZ
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Unit 7A, Richmond Street Kayley Industrial Estate, Ashton-Under-Lyne, OL7 0AU
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Start dates
- 14 September 2026 · Wigan
- 14 September 2026 · Ashton-Under-Lyne
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