Esports (Athlete Support and Development Pathway)

The Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Esports (Athlete Performance and Support) is equivalent to the first year of an undergraduate degree offers students a clear progression pathway into the esports industry or wider creative industries.

The qualification, designed in partnership with the British Esports Association, helps to develop students as independent-thinking professionals who can meet the demands of employers and adapt to a constantly changing world.

Learners will also develop a wide range of transferable skills and knowledge that can be applied to other digital and STEAM-based careers. Uniquely, York College's qualification focuses on high performance athletes with specific units of study selected to enhance Esports athletes professional practice and capabilities and inspire the next generation of professional coaches and athletes.

Course Modules

Esports Ecosystem
Skills and Tactics Analysis
Event Planning and Delivery
Planning an Esports Project
Coaching Practice
Wellbeing, Lifestyle and Health
Team Logistics

Individual units are assessed against performance criteria set out by the awarding organisation and include written analysis, participation and performance in Esports and practical application of knowledge and skills demonstration.