COURSE CONTENT

You’ll receive a well-rounded introduction to all aspects of sports education and coaching, with a mixture of theory study,

practical sessions and weekly work placements. The course gives you the skills and experience needed to later specialise in any number of careers in the sports industry.

 

What you need

A minimum of 5 A-C grades at GCSE, ideally including PE or a pass in BTEC Sport. You’ll also need to complete a DBS check.

 

Qualifications 

• BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness)

• FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Football

• First Aid, Child Protection

 

What you will learn

Year 1

• Principles of Anatomy & Physiology

• The Physiology of Fitness

• Assessing Risk in Sport

• Fitness Training and Programming

• Sports Coaching

• Sports Development

• Fitness Testing for Sports and Exercise

• Practical Team Sports

• Practical Individual Sports

Year 2

• Sports Nutrition

• Current Issues in Sport

• Organising Sports Events

• Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise

• Psychology for Sports Performance

• Sports Injuries

• Analysis of Sports Performance

• Rules, Regulations and Officiating Sport

• Work Experience in Sport

 

Optional: FA Youth Module Level 1, FA Coaching Disability Footballers, FA Futsal Level 1 and FA Goalkeeping Level 1.

Other National Governing Body qualifications on request.

 

Experience 

With at least one weekly placement per week in Year 1, and a minimum of two in Year 2, you’ll get a true taste of real world

coaching of children of all ages. From teaching toddlers balance and agility skills, to advanced coaching of elite academy players.

 

Where it leads

• University

• Paid apprenticeships

• Global coaching roles