Sports Coaching and Development – Level 3

• 5 GCSEs at grade 4 (C) and above, including English and maths

or

• BTEC Level 2 / equivalent qualification with GCSE maths and English at grade 4 (C)

Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.

Upon successful completion of this course you will achieve a Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

• Applied coaching skills
• Careers in the sport and active leisure industry
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Developing coaching skills
• Research project in sport
• Sports development
• Self-employment in sport and physical activity
• Sports psychology
• Anatomy and physiology in sport
• Organising events in sport and physical activities
• Ethical and current issues in sport
• School sport delivery

• Practical experience
• Lectures
• Projects
• Case studies
• Presentations
• Weekly practical sessions

• Practical assessments 
• Presentation
• Report writing
• Portfolio of evidence

We will help you to become an accredited Assistant Coach with relative placement opportunities.

English and maths skills are vital in the sporting industry, whether you are delivering a training programme or analysing V02 max and blood pressure. We embed these into your course to ensure you have every opportunity to enhance your skills.

If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 GCSE in English and/or maths you will be supported to achieve these as part of your study programme.

Upon successful completion of this course, you will have the opportunity to apply to university, undertake apprenticeships or enter employment.  
 
Course content would be suitable for those aspiring for careers such as, but not limited to PE Teaching, Sports Coaching and Sports Development and many more.    

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.