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Sports Coaching and Physical Activity Level 3

  • Course Type: Diploma/Certificate

What can this course lead to?

Suc­cess­ful com­ple­tion of this course will pro­vide you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to progress onto the second year of the programme. Following completion of the Diploma this will allow you to progress onto University or gain employment as a Sports Coach alongside your preferred sport. Apprenticeship options would also be available following the course leading onto School Sport Coordination Roles and P.E Teaching longer term. Upon successful completion, you will be eligible to progress onto our degree programme at University Centre Peterborough. Visit here: https://www.ucp.ac.uk/ for course details.

Who is it for?

If you want to pursue a career in the Sports Coaching industry then this is an excellent place to start. This course will provide you with the underpinning skills and knowledge to aid your progression into the Sports Coaching industry. This qualification is equivalent in size to 1 A Level and meets entry requirements for those who would like to progress to university or even head straight into employment following the second year where you will achieve two A Levels.

What is covered?

You will study the following topics: Body Systems, Physical Activity for Specific Groups, Organising Sports Events, Sports Organisations and Development, Performance Analysis, Sports Coaching, Practical Sport, Psychology for Sport and Exercise, Working Safely, Health & Fitness Testing, Injuries & Rehab.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)

Minimum of 4 GCSEs at grades 4/C or above includ­ing either Maths or English. English is required due to the level of literacy with exams and coursework.

Start date: 01/09/2025

Course Code

SEC3SP5AF$

Duration

2 Years

Full-time courses are fully funded for 16 to 18-year-olds. For age 19+, various funding options are available.

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