Course Finder

How to Apply

To apply for a course at EDC, use our course finder to find the perfect one for you! You can view all of our available courses below, or use our filtering system to search by location, age, subject area and more.

Just give the course you’re interested in a click, find the apply button, and submit your application when you’re ready.

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Level 2 Diploma in Sport (Sport, Exercise & Fitness) 2025-26

This is a practical course, that also focuses heavily on the theory behind sport and exercise. Topics include fitness testing, sports coaching, anatomy, sports injuries and psychology in sport.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Exercise Sciences 2025-26

Whether you want to teach PE, become a physiotherapist or go on to countless others roles in sport, this extended diploma sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects such as sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport and Exercise Science 2025-26

Want to teach PE? This sports studies course will get you on your way covering subjects like sports nutrition, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, sports injuries and research methods.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Adult Learner
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sport Coaching & Development 2025-26

Want a career in coaching or teaching PE? This Level 3 in Sport and Coaching Development is based around the needs of your potential future employers'. You'll spend some time in the classroom, doing practical sessions in the sports complex and fields and then gain some real work experience working with our coaching company partners.
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    2025-2026
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    16 to 18
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    Full Time
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    Vocational
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Level 5 Foundation Degree (FdSc) Sports Coaching 2025-27

Take your career in sports coaching to the next level with this two-year foundation degree programme, offered in partnership with the University of Sunderland.
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    2025-2026
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    Higher Education
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Distance Learning - Personal Exercise, Health and Nutrition (Level 2 Certificate) 2024-25

In this 18 week course you will learn how to assess your fitness levels, how to design a healthy personalised diet and exercise plan, and develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology. The course will also teach you about healthy lifestyles and how technology can be used to help you on your journey.
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    2024-2025
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    Adult Learner
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    Distance Learning
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    Distance Learning