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If you love sport then we have something just for you at the Grimsby Institute. Push your passion to the next level by studying with us. Training in state-of-the-art purpose built facilities, work your way up to a career in sport. Our facilities include a doublesized sports hall, fully equipped fitness studio, outdoor floodlit multi-use games area (MUGA), dance studio and commercial sports therapy clinic. You will have the opportunity to playing in a number of Grimsby Institute teams that take part in local, regional and national leagues.
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Previous trips have included: Old Trafford, St George’s Park, English Institute of Sport and even mountain biking in the Peak District. Along the way we’ve also had guest speakers from the sports and fitness industry including physiotherapists, coaches and other specialists.

Career Areas

  • Sports coach
  • Sports player
  • Instructor
  • Fitness instructor

What Next?

UCAS points are available upon completion of a Level 3 course and should you wish to progress your studies, The University Centre Grimsby offers a HND and HNC Sport and Exercise Sciences and a FdA Sport and Recreation Management Foundation Degree.

Sport Courses

Level 1 BTEC Certificate in Sport and Active Leisure

Level 1 BTEC Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure

Level 2 BTEC First Certificate in Sport

Level 2 BTEC First Extended Certificate in Sport

Level 2 Certificate in Sport

Level 2 Diploma in Sport

Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

Level 3 Diploma in Massage and Therapies for Sport

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport

Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport

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Entry Requirements

Entry requirements for our courses depend on the specific requirements of each Programme of Study and an individual’s previous experience, which will all be discussed during the interview process.
The following list offers a guide as to what you might be expected to achieve to gain entry on to a particular level of a course.

Entry Level 3 Programmes
No formal entry qualifications but subject to approval from theF oundation Learning Assessment Team.

Level 1 Programmes
GCSEs grade E to G or equivalent, including Foundation Awards and Entry Level Certificates.

Level 2 Programmes
Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade D or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 4 GCSEs grade D or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 1 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at Level 1.

Level 3 Programmes
Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above including Maths and English language OR Minimum of 5 GCSEs grade C or above including Maths and English language and relevant subject qualification OR Minimum of Level 2 course in chosen subject at merit or above and English language and Maths at level 2.

Level 3/4 Foundation Diploma in Art & Design
This programme requires a minimum of 1 A Level (or equivalent) and 3 GCSEs, that includes English and Maths, at Grade C or above. You will also be asked to produce a portfolio of work.

Progressing to each level of study
Once you successfully completed your course you may be able to progress to the next level, following a satisfactory interview with a Tutor. If you’ve finished your Level 3 course you will be offered advice and guidance from our Career Advisers on how to apply for a place at University through UCAS, or how to apply for a job or an Apprenticeship.

Entry Level, Level 1 and Level 2 courses generally last one year; Level 3 courses will usually last for two years.