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Portobello Institute’s sports faculty offers programmes designed for individuals seeking to start or progress their careers in the sports industry. Covering areas such as sports coaching, athlete development and sports therapy, students are supported at various stages of their professional journey while gaining skills aligned with their interests and career goals. 

Through flexible and career-focused education, students benefit from learning that combines current industry knowledge with practical application through innovative work placement. This helps students grow in confidence and develop the understanding and professional competence relevant to contemporary sports therapy and coaching environments providing solid foundations for postgraduate progression and excellent career outcomes. 

Study Sports with us

Developing graduates who are proficient, evidence-based practitioners is the focus of our team in the Sports department. Our degrees provide you with the opportunity to gain practical hands on work experience with paths for progression to Physiotherapy and PE teaching.

No. of Courses: 6

“There is a lot of time dedicated to each individual where required, you are not just one name of many within a large auditorium."

Alumni of Psychology Coaching & PE

Alan Whelan – Career Change From Accountant to Sports Psychologist and Lecturer

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Tomas Ashe


As the Admissions Advisor for the Sports Therapy and Tour Guiding programmes at Portobello Institute, I support prospective students in exploring the programme best suited to their interests, ambitions and future plans. Having taken a non-traditional route into education myself, I understand the importance of clear, personalised guidance. My aim is to ensure everyone who enquires feels informed, welcomed and confident about taking their next step in education.

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