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Short sport courses

Find out more about short sport courses available to study at University of Gloucestershire.

You can find out more about each of our short sport courses below – check back regularly for new courses and availability.

If you can’t see a short sport course that meets your requirements, our staff will happily tailor or create new courses that meet your organisational needs.

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To find out more about a particular course or discuss your requirements, please contact sse@glos.ac.uk.


Table Tennis Head Coach: Level 3 Coaching Award

The Level 3 Table Tennis Head Coach coaching award is awarded by Table Tennis England, in conjunction with the University of Gloucestershire. It focuses on each candidate’s individual coaching needs and is designed to support the area(s) a coach coaches within, such as performance, participation, development and club.

Coaching table tennis, whether employed or in a voluntary capacity, is a rewarding and responsible role. The sporting community has expectations of coaches’ conduct and behaviour that must be understood and supported by everybody.

The Level 3 award is aimed at coaches who have already achieved the UKCC Level 2 Table Tennis qualification. Becoming recognised as a Level 3 Coach through your NGB programme involves completion of the University of Gloucestershire’s module SP5360 Professional Practice in Sports Coaching 2.

This is a demanding qualification which requires attendance on delivery days, home study and coaching practice. Students who successfully complete the course will develop and master an array of cognitive and transferable skills alongside a complex blend of knowledge and theories. The development of such knowledge and skills will enhance coaches’ abilities to manage and engage in informed decision-making within sports coaching. The course consists of several stages, typically spread over a period of nine months.

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Please contact Paul Garner by emailing pgarner@glos.ac.uk if you’d like to find out more about the Table Tennis Head Coach – Level 3 Coaching award.

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Transformational Coaching in Sport

At the heart of coaching is the ability to manage people and build effective relationships. Drawing on contemporary research this course will teach you how to be a truly effective sport coach.

You will be encouraged to bridge the gap between theory and practice, learning collaboratively during an interactive workshop. This workshop develops the knowledge required to build and manage the relationships we encounter in the coaching environment, by analysing models of leadership and exploring how we apply our interpersonal skills in a variety of contexts.

Whether you are looking for ideas to build a more productive culture, manage conflict or simply freshen your approach, this will challenge your thinking and develop you as a professional.

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Planning for intent, implementation and impact in physical education

Does your physical education curriculum truly reflect the changing attitudes and interests of young people?

This workshop aims to look critically at the drivers of curriculum design and considers ideas for intent, implementation and impact in physical education, linked to the latest OFSTED framework, to create more meaningful experiences for our young people.

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Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym)

The Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym) will provide you with the professionally recognised qualification you need to become a trusted Gym Instructor.

This is the essential qualification employers want to see if you want to enter the fitness industry.

On this course you will complete anatomy and physiology modules that will be backed up with practical sessions. You will learn how to write exercise programmes and then how deliver these in a gym based environment.

Course content

  • Anatomy and physiology for exercise
  • Support clients taking part in exercise and physical activity
  • Health, safety and welfare in a fitness environment
  • Principles of exercise, fitness and health
  • Preparing for gym-based exercise
  • Instructing gym-based exercise

There are no prerequisites for this course, but familiarity with a gym based environment would be beneficial.

Please be aware that elements of the course are practical in nature so appropriate gym apparel is required.

Note: It is important to note that this structure is streamlined as many students who choose these courses have a background in exercise delivery and cover anatomy and physiology as part of their degree programme. If this does not apply to you please contact dcowen@glos.ac.uk to discuss if further support is needed.​

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Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training

The Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training qualification allows you to work on a one to one basis with a wide variety of clients.

This is the essential qualification employers want to see if you want to enter the fitness industry.

The options you have after this course are only limited by your imagination…progress to sports therapy or strength and conditioning… work for a health club or start your own fitness company. The choice is yours!

Course content

  • Anatomy and physiology for health and exercise
  • Applying the principles of nutrition to an activity programme
  • Programming personal training with clients
  • Delivering personal training sessions

Prerequisites: To take part in this course you must have evidence of passing the Level 2 Certificate in Fitness Instruction (Gym)

Please be aware that elements of the course are practical in nature so appropriate gym apparel is required.​

Note: It is important to note that this structure is streamlined as many students who choose these course have a background in exercise delivery and cover anatomy and physiology as part of their degree programme. If this does not apply to you please contact dcowen@glos.ac.uk to discuss if further support is needed.

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Available dates: Coming soon