Sport & Public Services
The sport and public services courses at Warrington & Vale Royal College are fun, fast-paced and highly active. Our sport courses are suitable for those who have a genuine interest in developing their understanding of sport, health, fitness and leisure whilst enhancing their skills further.
Our public services courses are ideal for students who want to make a real difference to society and are looking to pursue a career in the bluelight and/or military public services.
Trips and visits
Trips and visits are an important component of our sport and public services courses. Designed to test your limits and build up your resilience and teamwork skills, trips tend to be based around sporting and outdoor pursuits. Previous students have visited Low Mill Outdoor Centre to complete their Duke of Edinburgh Award, taken part in conflict management training with the police at Lea Green, and taken on challenges at an Army Reserves Unit.
Sport students have recently visited Manchester Velodrome, Sheffield Institute of Sport and various universities. They also lead primary school sporting activities across the town, organising and officiating football and inclusive events.
Industry links
Public services students will benefit from the college's impressive industry links with the Army, RAF, Navy, Police, Fire Service and NHS.
Our sport department work closely with Live Wire, Warrington Wolves Foundation and Warrington Schools Sports Partnership. Studying sport allows you to work with a range of schools, developing your coaching and leadership skills. Our sport and public services students are regularly visited at college by guest speakers and have taken part in practical challenges with visitors such as the Royal Marines, British Rowing, Goalball UK and England Handball.
I am
16-18 Years Old
If you are an active and energetic person who enjoys motivating and helping others, sport or public services could be the right pathway for you. The courses are designed to provide you with all of the practical skills and underpinning knowledge required to achieve employment in these rewarding sectors.
I am an
Adult Learner
We have a wide range of adult sport courses, from part-time personal training and sports massage through to full-time public services and sport & exercise science HE courses.
While some courses are suitable for beginners, a selection of the courses will require students to already have a relevant qualification. Whether you are looking for a career change or are already working within the industry and want to boost your skills, our courses will equip you with all the knowledge you need to achieve your goals.
Level 2 Certificate Fitness Instructing (Gym)
Part Time
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Level 3 Certificate Personal Training
Part Time
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Level 3 Diploma Sports Massage
Part Time
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Level 4 Certificate Sports Massage
Part Time
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Dry & Fire Cupping
Part Time
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Medical Acupuncture/Dry Needling
Part Time
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Strapping & Taping Course
Part Time
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I am a
Higher Education Learner
Our HNC and HND courses help students prepare for their next steps, whether they intend to head straight into employment or continue their study at university. Building upon your prior knowledge, these courses will expand your understanding of the sport and public services sector and lead you towards a specialised career.