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PET offers 120 distance learning courses in every prison in England, Wales, the Channel Islands and the Isle of Man.

We offer courses in a range of sectors – from social care to logistics – as well as GCSEs, A-levels and Open University Access modules. Here you’ll find information about every course we offer.

Do you work in a prison and want to help someone apply? Find out how on our support for prison staff page.


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02 Dec 2025 | Prisoners' Education Trust (PET) | Distance learning | Prospectus | PDF | 7.03MB

Prisoners’ Education Trust – Course Prospectus 2026-2027

Download PET's Course Prospectus - our comprehensive guide to the distance learning courses we offer, with information on how to apply and how to prepare to study.

Withdrawn courses

The following courses in the Prospectus are no longer being funded:

  • APM Project Fundamentals
  • Agile Project Management
  • ABC Scrum Master
  • APM Risk Management
  • Languages - Turkish

Download a course card featuring detailed information by clicking Download PDF on each course entry.

Sport and Fitness | Open Study College | Unaccredited | Level 3 | Duration: 120 hours

Sports Coaching

Focusing on the role of the sports coach, this theory-based course will teach learners about anatomy and physiology for sports coaching, coaching methods and models, ethics within sports coaching and how to understand the athlete’s mind. The course covers many different sports and the knowledge gained can improve your coaching ability in all of them.

Structure of course:

  • Unit 1 – What Is Sports Coaching?
  • Unit 2 – Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching
  • Unit 3 – Coaching Methods and Models
  • Unit 4 – Coaching for Special Populations
  • Unit 5 – Understanding the Athlete
  • Unit 6 – Ethics and Sports Coaching

Entry Requirements: Level 2 English

Format of Course Materials: Paper-based

Assignments: Six

Exams: None

Prison Support Requirements: Facilitate tutor support via email. This often requires scanning learner assignments and emailing them to their tutor.

Tutor Support: Yes

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