Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development

You will need 4 GCSE's at a grade 4- 9, including English. Or a relevant Level 2 qualification.

This is a practical course that includes elements of theory. Students will be assessed delivering coaching sessions and will also coach (with support from the teaching team) in the community as part of the programme.

Applicants are expected to have achieved at least four GCSE grades at a 4 or above, including English.

Over the two years, students will complete work experience placements in line with their career aspirations. These placements will be organised by our specialist staff, and students will be supported with their placement on an individual basis.

This course offers a combination of qualifications alongside industry experience to give students the skills and knowledge they need to progress straight into a career in the sports industry, or on to higher education.

Some of the partners we work with include the Foundation of Light, UK Coaching, Durham FA, Everyone Active and RISE, who have provided real world experience and opportunities for our students.

This course presents young people with aspirations of becoming a sports coach or physical education teacher with a fantastic opportunity to learn from industry specialists, develop their coaching and teaching skills and enter a life-long career in this exciting and rewarding sector.

As part of the course students will study a number of units including:

- Careers in the sport and active leisure industry
- Health, wellbeing and sport
- Developing coaching Skills
- Applied sports coaching
- Anatomy and physiology
- Rules, regulations and officiating
- Influence of technology in sport
- School sport delivery

Students will also gain additional coaching qualifications, including safeguarding and first aid, as well as taking part in workshops, masterclasses and placements with some of the country’s leading coaches, sports clubs and organisations.

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