Faculty of Education, Health and Community
School of Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition
Exciting opportunities are within reach
Our programmes are highly regarded within our sectors, they give you an excellent platform from which to launch your career.
Within the School of Sport Studies, Leisure and Nutrition there is a wide range of programmes that offer the potential for exciting and rewarding careers for graduates. Training and education is geared towards ensuring the expectations of employers are met and that you are confident and prepared to enter your chosen career.
In recent years securing a graduate role has become increasingly competitive, so planning your career early, gaining relevant work and voluntary experience and engaging in extracurricular activities will be crucial to demonstrate your commitment to prospective employers. We are here to help you in this preparation by offering our support throughout your programme.
As somebody who left college at 18 with no intention of ever attending university, I found myself 6 years later in my final year thriving and thoroughly enjoying the challenge of a research project.
Matt Ward - After graduating from the Outdoor Education programme, Matt went on to set up his own company, Summit Sport and Outdoor Education Ltd with the help and guidance of LJMU's Centre for Entrepreneurship.
Sports hall based at the IM Marsh Campus.
Sport business
Designed to fit industry needs, this programme holds employability and entrepreneurship at its heart. Work-related learning includes: working through real-life organisational problems, simulations of workplace activity, and analysis of employer-driven case studies.
Opportunities to work within the exciting and fast-paced sport industry are increasing both in the UK and internationally. Potential careers span the entire sports business spectrum as major clubs, sports marketing agencies, corporate sponsors, national governing bodies and organisations managing major events are all looking for ambitious and talented graduates.
sport administration
sports centre management
sports marketing/events administration
leisure business operations
Combining theory with practice, this programme presents opportunities for work-based learning where you can focus on an area of your choice. LJMU has links to over 450 different employers in the North West and strong partnerships with both primary and secondary schools, which means there are fantastic work placement opportunities at all levels of your degree.
PE teacher (following the completion of relevant Initial Teacher Training programmes)
fitness/activity instructor
business sector graduate training schemes
public service occupations (including police, education and children’s services)
Sport and nutrition for health
You’ll be equipped with the skills, knowledge and networks to develop a career within health improvement, public health nutrition, and/or sport and physical activity development. Work-related learning is key to the success of this programme. You’ll be able to apply theoretical understanding to practical situations, make more informed career choices, develop your professional networks and identify essential workplace skills. Access to an extensive range of providers across the region, including local authorities and health service providers, community schemes for food, health, sport and physical activity, and local schools will enhance your career prospects. It is a perfect time to join this growing industry which is expected to expand over the next decade to meet and cope with the ever increasing health needs of the population.
health improvement officer/manager
dietetic assistant
public health nutritionist
community health worker (food and physical activity) and manager
As the programme is accredited under the SkillsActive and sports coach UK’s Higher Education Endorsement Scheme you can be sure you are getting a highly relevant and comprehensive curriculum and excellent placement opportunities to develop your coaching craft. There is an option to undertake specific governing body coaching awards on top of your degree.
coaching in schools
coaching elite sport
managerial positions
fast-track graduate schemes
setting up your own coaching business
dance teacher (from Key Stage 3 up to BTEC)
As economic growth within this industry is set to exceed the national average over the next 10 years, this is a healthy sector to enter. With an emphasis on practical experience, graduates of this programme could look forward to careers in environmental education, instructing outdoor or adventure activities, or leading oversees expeditions. Over the past three years 96% of our graduates have found employment within six months of graduation, with over 65% of these working in jobs directly related to the degree. Alongside this course you will have the opportunity to acquire a number of key outdoor leadership national governing body awards as LJMU is a provider of Mountain Training Board National Governing Body Awards and British Canoe Union Award Training and Assessments.
BA (Hons) Events Management staff are members of the Association of Events Management Education and regularly work alongside them to further develop the programme
BSc (Hons) Food Development and Nutrition staff are members of the Institute of Food Science and Technology, the International Federation for Home Economics and the UK Association for Nutrition
We will create and maintain connections to the professional community
We regularly invite guest speakers so that you are kept up-to-date with new innovations and developments within the industry. For example, the academic team behind the Dance Practices course have extensive connections and are able to bring in guest artists to lead workshops and use technology to link up with universities overseas including the Nova Southeaster University in Florida, USA. The team also have professional links to People Dancing (Foundation for Community Dance) and partnerships with Taciturn Dance and Stop Gap Integrated Dance, and are part of a North West dance teachers’ consortium. They regularly support external events and conferences, represent the University on International Day of the Disabled Person and perform annually at the Edinburgh Fringe Festival.
You will benefit from the support of a Student Development Coordinator
Your Student Development Coordinator can help you with employability support such as writing CVs and cover letters and help with interview skills; personal development planning, referrals to career advisors and employability advisors, placement support, graduate skills and much more.
You will have access to careers support
Our careers service offers a wide range of resources to help you plan your next step, both while you are at university and after you graduate.
We offer in-depth careers advice and guidance, a My Jobs & Placements website for placements and graduate jobs, opportunities to meet and engage with employers and an extensive programme of careers and employability workshops, all designed to help you get the job you want.
Find out more about how our careers service can help you.
We can help you start your own business
The Centre for Entrepreneurship has been helping students and alumni get their business ideas off the ground since 2003. The Centre can help you with funding, networking, as well as business, legal and financial advice. Find out more about the type of support on offer at the Centre for Entrepreneurship.