Level 3 Sport: Coaching and Development

The programme covers the key knowledge and practical skills required in the sports industry. It gives learners a solid foundation in the sport, leisure, exercise and recreation sector, whilst also developing the essential skills required for employment, career progression, or progression to further qualifications and training.

This course is designed to lead onto an HE course, such as HND/ University, or full-time employment. Relevant University courses may include Sports Coaching and Development, or Sport and Physical Education.

• Unit A Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
• Unit B Health, Wellbeing and Sport
• Unit C1 Developing Coaching Skills
• Unit 1 Sports Development
• Unit 2 Self Employment in Sport and Physical Activity
• Unit 12 Practical Sport Application
• Personal Development Planning (PDP)
• GCSE English (if applicable)
• GCSE Maths (if applicable)
• Sports Enrichment

Year 2 Units:

• Unit E Research Methods
• Unit D1 Applied Coaching Skills
• Unit 5 Anatomy & Physiology
• Unit 14 Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activity
• Unit 13 Psychology
• Unit 11 Rules & Regulations
• Personal Development Planning (PDP)
• GCSE English (if applicable)
• GCSE Maths (if applicable)
• Sports Enrichment

A minimum of 4 GCSEs at Grade 4 or above (1 MUST be English or Maths)

Following completion you can go on to degree level study or employment.