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Sport and physical activity

Discover – What can I do with my degree?

Careers in sports can involve working throughout the sports and leisure sector, with athletes or the general public of all ages. You could also work in a range of settings, from sports clubs to schools and community groups. A degree in sport and physical activity will develop transferable skills including communication, adaptability and flexibility, teamworking, professionalism and self-motivation. These skills will make you attractive to a range of organisations. Remember, you can also explore careers that don’t directly relate to your degree. Did you know that over 80% of graduate employers will recruit from any degree discipline?

Roles and careers related to a degree in sport and exercise science

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Roles and careers related to a degree in sport and leisure management

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Explore the career paths of other EHU graduates of sport and physical activity

Be inspired and build your network
Need help deciding?

View our career discovery tools to begin your career planning journey and plan for your future. 

Develop – Developing skills and experience

If you already have some career ideas, the next step will be to develop your skills and gain some experience to build your confidence and increase your knowledge. You may want to consider volunteering, part-time work, or undertaking a placement to increase your chances of gaining graduate employment after completing your degree. It’s also a great way to try out career paths to see what you enjoy and if it’s a good fit for you.

What skills do I need?

Find out more about our graduate attributes and the skills graduate employers look for
How can I develop my skills?

Ways you can develop your skills and enhance your employability offer to future employers
How can I gain experience?

Information about placements, volunteering, and work-based learning
Interested in a work placement?

View current placement opportunities for EHU students studying FAS subjects

Compete – Getting ready to apply for work or postgraduate study

When you know what you want to do and you’re ready to apply, we have all the tools, tips and advice right here. You can also use this information to help you if you’re at an earlier stage of your career thinking and are applying for part-time work or work placements.

Complete this short online learning module to find out where to search online and get faster and more relevant job search results.

Online learning pathway – Job SearchingBrowse opportunities on the Careers Portal

Your go-to guide, including examples and templates to get you started.

CV and application adviceReview your CV online using CareerSet

Get ahead of the competition by reading our top tips, or practising online or in-person

Interview advice

Practise using our online tools or book a mock interview with a Careers Advisor.

Practice online interviews and assessments at Graduates FirstBook a mock interview

How to decide if postgraduate study is right for you, what you should consider and how to apply.

Our top tips and advice

Live opportunities

Take a look at the latest part-time jobs, placements, volunteering opportunities and graduate vacancies that may be of interest to Sport students. Select any of the following opportunities to find out more and apply, or search for other opportunities on our vacancy portal.

  • Learning Resource Facilitator – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 16/10/2026Location: England – North West.LEARNING RESOURCE FACILITATOR – REF 260917£15,525 p.a. (FTE £30,148 p.a.)2 posts @ 23.5 hours per week; 36 weeks per yearPost 1: Monday, Tuesday and Wednesday 8.15-16.30Post 2: Monday, Thursday, Friday 8.15-16.30We offer a competitive benefits package, including £1,071 p.a. (FTE £2,080 p.a.) in employer pension contributionsRunshaw […]
  • Student Liaison Officer – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 16/10/2026Location: England – North West.STUDENT LIAISON OFFICER – REF 260920Up to £8,427 p.a. (FTE £30,766 p.a.)We offer a competitive benefits package, including £581.46 p.a. (FTE £2,122 p.a.) in employer pension contributions12.5 hours per week, 36 weeks during term timeRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, […]
  • Academy Netball Coach – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 09/10/2026Location: England – North West.ACADEMY NETBALL COACH (hourly paid) – REF 260911RUp to £25.69 per hourWe offer a competitive benefits package, including £7.36 per hour in employer pension contributions3 hours per week               Runshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our […]
  • Course Co-ordinator – Advanced Life Support Group
    Closing Date: 16/10/2026Location: UK Nationwide.About the roleReporting to the Director of Operations, the Course Co-ordinator role is central to ALSG in Salford. They have overall responsibility for the management, quality, and smooth delivery of a portfolio of courses run at ALSG and off base (UK and overseas).  Part of a wider co-ordinating […]
  • Early Years Practitioner – Learning Curves Limited
    Closing Date: 28/10/2026Location: England – North West.Come Join our Nursery Family!Learning Curves Nursery, Aughton are looking to appoint a PART TIME Early Years practitioner to join their fantastic team to work across their nursery/out of school clubs. The position will be for 20-25 hours per week – likely to be either 8.00am […]
  • Student Consultant to Validation – Edge Hill University – Quality Assurance and Enhancement
    Closing Date: 20/11/2026Location: England – North West. We are seeking enthusiastic students to provide valuable contributions to the development of new degree programmes. Following a short training session, you would be required to engage with a set of programme documentation and provide feedback on the documentation. This can be either through a […]
  • Teacher of Photography (0.8) – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 09/10/2026Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF PHOTOGRAPHY (0.8) – REF 260916Up to £41,353 p.a. (FTE £51,691 p.a.)29.6 hours per weekWe offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £11,860 per annum (FTE £14,825 per annum) in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, […]
  • Teacher of Applied Science for Engineering – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 06/11/2026Location: England – North West.TEACHER OF APPLIED SCIENCE FOR ENGINEERING – REF 260915Up to £51,691 p.a.We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £14,825 per annum in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, […]
  • Part time Wellbeing Leader – Wirral (2 days) – Fitnniss – Wellbeing in Care
    Closing Date: 31/12/2026Location: England – North West. Join our team as a Mobile Wellbeing Leader in a fulfilling and dynamic part-time role where you’ll have the chance to make a real impact every day.Covering the Wirral & surrounding areas.You’ll create and lead group exercise sessions tailored to vulnerable adults and children with […]
  • Teacher in Engineering (Design, Mechanical or Civil) – Runshaw College
    Closing Date: 06/10/2026Location: England – North West.TEACHER IN ENGINEERING (Design, Mechanical or Civil) – REF 2607151R1Up to £51,691 p.a.We offer a competitive benefits package, including up to £14,825 p.a. in employer pension contributionsRunshaw College is one of the most successful colleges in the country, renowned locally and nationally for our outstanding results, […]

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