Rugby programme

Careers in Rugby

Apply for September 2025

Yorkshire is a hot bed for rugby talent and LLS has created a post-16 programme which perfectly combines education with professional standard rugby union provision.

By teaming up with Old Brodleians Rugby Club and some inspiring course ambassadors, LLS is offering males and females aged 16 – 19 of all abilities the opportunity to Learn, Train and Compete (full-time, over 2-years).

Course Overview

Our rugby union programme has been created for students who have ambitions of securing a career in the rugby industry, so whether you have dreams of playing at a professional level, or your ambition is to work as a coach, analyst or even a physiotherapist, this Rugby Programme will give you everything you need to reach your goals.

You will Learn, Train and Compete – on repeat!

Your Qualification

Over the course of two academic years, students will earn the Pearson Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (2019). This is a full-time programme meaning you will have around 15 hours of lessons split between theory and practical, the rest of your week will be self-studying and gaining work experience.

IN YOUR FIRST YEAR

  • Anatomy & Physiology in Sport

  • Health, Wellbeing & Sport

  • Developing Coaching Skills

  • Sports Development

  • Self Employment in Sport

  • Careers in Sport

IN YOUR SECOND YEAR

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Applied Coaching Skills

  • Sports Injuries

  • Fitness Testing

  • Fitness Training

  • Sports Psychology

The qualification carries up to 168 UCAS points, which is the equivalent to studying 3 A-Levels and is 100% coursework based. Perfect for those who prefer to learn without the pressure of exams.

Your Opportunities

We offer students five clear pathways into the sports industry, each designed to spark ambition and unlock potential. Along the way, they’ll gain access to unique experiences like industry expos and the Global Coaching Conference, connecting with professionals and expanding their horizons. We also champion international opportunities that push students beyond their postcode and out of their comfort zone.

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What is included?

Over the course of two academic years, students will study towards the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (2019) as well as gaining RFU leadership and refereeing qualifications; but the fun doesn’t stop in the classroom, here’s what else is included:

Pearson Approved Centre

Each one of our centres around the UK are proudly approved by Pearson. This ensures that our education provision delivered to each student is at an exceptionally high level and we are assessed regularly by Pearson.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your sporting ability will not impact your place with LLS. Instead, we will assess your suitability based on your grades, your commitment to LLS events, and comments from your teachers where necessary.

The LLS programme is multi-sports, and students will experience a minimum of 12 different sports during their two years with us. When being assessed practically, students can choose which sports that they are assessed in.

The LLS programme is a full-time option, but some of our study centres do allow students to take an additional A Level alongside our course. Please speak to your local LLS team for more information.

LLS’ main objective is to support the education, and career prospects of our students.

Although, we have had several talented athletes join our programme, and our teams have supported them in their efforts through scholarship application support, flexible timetables to allow for training camps, media training, and much more.

All students will wear fully branded Adidas uniform while representing LLS. This is the expectation for lessons and work experience.

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