Sport & Public Services
Where challenging yourself, is more challenging.
If a desk job isn’t your thing, you like being busy and active, and you like a personal challenge, a career in Sport or Public Services sounds right up your street.
You’ll be taught by professionals with years of service in Sport and Uniformed Public Services, so you’ll benefit from outstanding expertise and vast knowledge as they guide you towards your chosen career in the industry.
Available Courses
Leek College
Extended Diploma Uniformed Protective Services
Level 3
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Leek College
Level 2 Uniformed Protective Services
Level 2
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Leek College
NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport And Physical Activity (Leek Town)
Level 3
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Stafford College
Level 3 YMCA Diploma in Sports Performance Massage
Level 3
Part-Time
Adults
Newcastle College
NCFE Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing
Level 2
Part-Time
Adults
Newcastle College
Diploma in Performance Massage & Soft Tissue Dysfunction
Level 3/4
Full-Time
Vocational Courses
Secure your future! Our sport courses including personal training, gym instructing, sports coaching and sports science, will help you to hone your communication, leadership and teamwork skills as you develop as a coach and explore the anatomy, physiology and psychology of sport. Our range of industry recognised fitness qualifications will develop your skills when working in both individual and group-based exercise settings.
Or let us put you through your paces and test your mental and physical abilities as you prepare for the demands of a career in the uniformed public services such as the Police, the Ambulance Service, the Fire and Rescue Service, the British Army, Royal Air Force or Royal Navy. Find out more in our Public Service courses.
Reach higher: If you're ready to move onto a university level qualification we offer a full and part-time HNC and HND course in Protective Services and Criminal Management.
I've really enjoyed my time at NSCG and have made friends for life.
Joshua Michelson
Course(s)
Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (D*D*D*)
Destination
Degree Apprenticeship with Greater Manchester Police
The atmosphere in lessons was always positive and supportive, which made learning so much easier.
Kieran Marcus McClurg
Course(s)
Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (D*D*D*)
School
Wolgarston High School
Destination
Continuing at NSCG Stafford College to study HNC Public Services
The trips and visits we did really brought the subject to life and made it more exciting.
Isabelle Thomson
Course(s)
Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (D*D*D*)
School
Staffordshire University Academy
Destination
University of Chester to study Forensic Psychology
The staff are always there to give advice when you need it, but you also have the freedom to learn in your own way to help you succeed.
Poppy Bromley
Course(s)
BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (D*D*D*)
School
Painsley Catholic College
Destination
Staffordshire University to study Policing
I chose to join NSCG as it an Ofsted Outstanding college and it did the course I knew I wanted to do. I've had such a brilliant experience.
Luke Breeze
Course(s)
BTEC Extended Diploma in Uniformed Protective Services (D*D*D*)
School
The Discovery Academy
Destination
Nottingham Trent University to study Professional Policing
Studying at NSCG has opened up so many new opportunities for me.
Dan Jones
Course(s)
A Levels in PE, Psychology & Biology (A*A Distinction)
School
Ormiston Horizon Academy
Destination
Keele University to study Sports and Exercise
I’ve really enjoyed my time at Newcastle College, the tutors were amazing and always made sure I felt supported.
Taylor Pullin
Course(s)
Extended Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science (D*D*D*)
School
Chesterton Community Sports College
Destination
Keele Uni to study Physiotherapy
NSCG offered the course I wanted to do alongside the freedom to grow as a person.
Emily Howard
Course(s)
Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (D*DD)
Destination
University of Birmingham to study Psychology
My course has been the perfect stepping stone to get onto the university course I wanted. My lecturers supported me through the whole process too!
Morgan Allen-Hingerty
Course(s)
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (D*D*D*)
School
The Weston Road Academy
Destination
Keele University to study Physiotheraphy
I loved the freedom that came with college life.
Oliver Stirland
Course(s)
National Extended Diploma in Sport & Exercise Science (D*D*D*)
Destination
University of Salford to study Sport
I chose NSCG because I'd heard great things about the sports course and there was a Netball team. My favourite memory was when we won the league!
Mary Roberts
Course(s)
BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport (D*D*D*)
School
Biddulph High School
Destination
Staffordshire Police, Police Constable Degree Apprenticeship
Upcoming events
Leek Town F.C. Elite Football Academy Trials
12 December 2025
4 - 5pm
Leek
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