Extended Diploma In Sports Management
(ATHE UK Level 4)
Programme Details
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Sports Management is a 1-year, 120-credit programme designed to provide students with a strong foundation in the fast-growing sports and leisure industry. The course covers introduction to sports and leisure sectors, professional and academic skills, sales and marketing, management and human resourcing, health, fitness and exercise, accounting techniques, cultural perspectives, and information management. This well-rounded curriculum blends academic knowledge with practical skills to prepare students for success in sports management.
1 Year
A structured programme designed to develop practical management, leadership, marketing, and operational skills within the sports and leisure industry.
120 Credits
Successfully complete 120 credits to achieve an internationally recognised qualification.
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Sports Management
Progression Pathways
Graduates can progress to the ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Sports Management or the second year of a related university degree.
Career pathways include roles in sports administration, fitness and leisure management, event coordination, marketing in sports organisations, and entry-level leadership roles in health and fitness sectors, opening diverse opportunities in the global sports industry.
Current Program
ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma In Sports Management
Higher Education Route
ATHE Level 5 Extended Diploma In Sports Management
Degree Progression
2nd Year of a Related University Degree
Programme Highlights
Programme Modules
Assessment Method
All modules are assessed through assignment-based coursework, enabling students to demonstrate academic understanding, practical management skills, leadership capabilities, and strategic thinking within the sports and leisure industry.
Grading Structure
Students are graded as Pass, Merit, or Distinction based on their performance across all modules and assessments.