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Sport and Physical Activity Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Level 2Vocational and tradeDiploma35 weeksFull time

What the college says

Whether you want to enhance your sporting expertise, maximise your coaching ability, or improve your officiating skills, we can help you at our Centre of Excellence in Sport. You will develop an understanding of the sporting infrastructure from grassroots through to elite level and what makes the UK one of the top sporting nations in the world. You will have access to a multimillion pound sporting complex at Leigh Sports Village, which includes a swimming pool, gymnasium, athletics stadium and 3G AstroTurf pitches. You will be encouraged to lead an active and healthy life and get involved in our sports teams, whether your interests are in football or rugby. We have enjoyed huge success in both our mens and womens teams and we would be delighted to welcome you to join us. This is a new and exciting course which has been specially designed for those students who are interested in sports development, coaching and fitness. Practical assessment includes leading, planning and heading sports activities.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-3 or equivalent including maths or English.

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

  • Leigh Campus

    Sale Way, Leigh Sports Village, Leigh, WN7 4JY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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Start dates

  • 1 September 2026 · Leigh

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