Looking to build a career in sport and physical activity? Further education offers exciting opportunities for both school leavers and and adult learners.
Further education, sometimes referred to as FE, refers to all courses and qualifications that are lower than a degree (university) that you can study from the age of 16. Everyone in England has to study further education until they are 18, while there are different rules in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland. If staying on at school does not appeal, there are plenty of alternatives ranging from specialist sixth-form colleges to independent further education providers.
At further education level, you can study a wide range of courses in sport and physical activity. Many also offer work placements and practical experience as part of the curriculum, allowing you to connect with employers and understand what working in the sector is like.
When finding the further education pathway that’s right for you, it’s important to choose a course that offers a great start to your career.
Courses endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) provide:
Make the right course choice and see your career fly.
By choosing a CIMSPA-endorsed course, you can be confident that the training is of a high standard and that you will be equipped with the right knowledge, skills and behaviours to perform your role and progress in your career.
CIMSPA Further Education Partners represent the sport and physical activity sector’s leading colleges and further education institutes. The endorsement of CIMSPA reflects a commitment by further education providers to equip students with the skills, knowledge and experience needed to effectively transition into roles in the sector by aligning courses with professional standards or progress on to higher education.
CIMSPA endorsed programmes are certified as meeting professional standards set by the most highly regarded employers in the sector. Once an institute has become a CIMSPA partner, all programmes relating to a career within the sport and physical activity sector will be eligible to be endorsed and quality assured.
We already work in partnership with some of the leading sport and physical activity education institutions in the country.
All of our Further Education Partners can be found within the CIMSPA Partner Directory.
