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Sport Introductory Diploma

at Wigan and Leigh College, Wigan · college

Level 1Stepping stonesIntroductory Diploma35 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 exciting new course has been designed to introduce students to sport and active leisure. The course provides a broad base of sports and active leisure related topics and will allow progression to further learning at Level 2.

What you need to get on

A minimum of 5 GCSE subjects graded 9-2 or equivalent.

How you are assessed

Entry level and Level 1 study, English and maths retakes, and supported programmes.

What this level means

A first step that builds towards Level 2.

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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