Studying Sport and Health at
Writtle University College
If you dream of working with in the Sports industry, our practical courses provide the skills, expert theory and qualifications required to enter this expanding sector.
What Courses are available?
For more information on the sport courses available at Writtle University College, visit our undergraduate and college course pages.
Higher Education - Undergraduate Courses
BSc (Hons) Health and Exercise Psychology
BSc (Hons) Health and Physical Literacy
BSc (Hons) Health, Wellbeing and Community
BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Education
BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Exercise Referral
BSc (Hons) Sports Science with Coaching
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science (Coaching) - (Top-up)
Foundation Year (Sport and Exercise Science)
Diploma of Higher Education in Health, Wellbeing and Community
Diploma of Higher Education Sports Science with Coaching
Certificate of Higher Education in Health, Wellbeing and Community
Certificate of Higher Education in Sport Studies
Further Education - College Courses
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Female Football Academy
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Male Football Academy
Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Male Rugby Academy
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Outdoor Activities
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Female Football Academy
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Male Football Academy
Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development with Male Rugby Academy
Students come to Writtle University College, to bring their passion to life and gain practical real-world learning - setting them up for a future career in their chosen field.
Lewis Avenell
Foundation Degree Cycling Performance
"The course is great as you're surrounded by likeminded people and experienced professionals. You're always able to learn even when not in the classroom."
Ashley & Georgia Hart
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Performance
"We love studying at Writtle University College because we are inspired by the teaching staff and the great location. Also, studying together as sisters is great. We motivate one another, study together and read through each others work. A great experience to share as sisters learning at a fantastic institution."
Ethan Evison
BSc (Hons) Sports and Exercise Performance
"This course has provided me with the skills and knowledge to apply and start training to be a PE teacher."
Writtle University College launches the UK's first bespoke
3x3 basketball courts.
Writtle University College (WUC) in Essex is revolutionising its sports offering by creating 10 bespoke 3x3 courts on campus, the first bespoke 3x3 courts in the UK.
3x3 basketball is a rapidly growing sport across the world, as well as a new addition to the upcoming Olympics and 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham. WUC is the first Higher Education institution to truly invest in the modern, fast-paced sport.
Six floodlit courts will be located within the current playing fields, including a 'show-court' centrepiece, with bold and vibrant colours, designed by artist Molly Hawkins; this area has been designed with 3x3 events and tournaments in mind.
Find Out MoreOur sports courses explore the science behind athletic function affording you the understanding of the biological, physiological and psychological elements that can affect both amateur and elite performance.
WUC Further Education Sport Students complete their Leaders in Training Programme thanks to Active Essex
Students from Writtle University College's FE Sport Department have made a productive use of their final weeks at college to add to their coaching CPD portfolio by completing the Active Essex Leader's in Training; a week long, multi award training course enabling them to take a more active role in grassroots sport.
Writtle Female Football Academy player Phoebe Keys said: "I really enjoyed participating in the LIT programme and feel the qualifications I received will help me to pursue my career in the future".
Read moreOur courses are highly practical with work placements, volunteering and shadowing opportunities allowing students to apply knowledge gained in the classroom and laboratory into the real world of sport.
OUR COURSES ARE WIDELY RESPECTED ACROSS THE INDUSTRY
Professional partnerships, support and acknowledgment
Students studying sport at Writtle University College have had the opportunity to forge links with organisations throughout the industry. Our professional links include Essex Outdoors, PGL Travel, Team OnForm, Leyton Orient FC, Southend United FC, Colchester United FC, Essex County Cricket Club, Chelmsford Rugby Club and Chelmsford Athletic Club.