The department runs an extensive coaching programme enabling students to gain extra coaching qualifications in many sports including football, basketball, hockey, dodgeball and tchouckball.
You will also benefit from inspiring talks, workshops and masterclasses from guest speakers.
We have our own sports academies which specialise in basketball, cricket, esports, football, netball, refereeing and rugby, plus an individual athlete academy.
We have a purpose made gym, sports hall, 4G sports pitch and a state-of-the-art Esports Arena. As well as providing well-equipped classrooms with industry-standard equipment.
The Sport department is based in our Honeywell Sports campus and Esports is based in our SciTech Digital Innovation Hub. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 tour.
You can study Sport in Barnsley up to Level 6 by progressing to a degree at Barnsley College Higher Education which means that there is something on offer for those who are just starting their career as well as those who are looking to specialise.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Careers guidance: see what careers are available in the Sports and eSports sector. Use our online careers tool, Career Coach, to find out what your next steps could be.
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Free or concessionary travel to make it easy to get to College
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Free or concessionary travel to get to College.
Enterprise – support to set up a business
Studying Sport at Barnsley College will enable you to develop skills for a range of careers such as: Performance Analyst, Fitness Instructor, Health and Wellness Advisor, Sports Coach, Personal Trainer, Leisure Centre Manager.
See what careers are available in the Sports sector.
Charlie Burgess
Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development
“The support you receive from tutors is exceptional and the facilities are great. I enjoy learning with mates and being part of the football academy.”
Former Penistone Grammar School pupil.
Thalia Illingsworth
Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development
“I would recommend the College because they give you amazing opportunities for you to build your CV and UCAS application. I enjoy learning new things and being able to pursue my dream of being a PE teacher.”
Former Darton Academy pupil.
Bethanie Jacobs
BA (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health Top-Up
“I loved the environment and atmosphere at College. I enjoyed the freedom and individualisation of the course and curriculum. My advice for anyone thinking of studying here is do it and take any and every opportunity the College offers you, it is always worth it. ”
Lewis Wigley
BA (Hons) Sport, Physical Education and Health Top-Up
“I liked the flexibility the course provided and the staff supported and encouraged me to achieve my degree. With the class sizes being smaller, you feel more connected to the students you study with, which makes making friends easier. If you want to study this course make sure you work on assignments and don’t leave them until the last minute. ”