
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
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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Development, Coaching & Fitness)
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FA Level 1 Award in Coaching Football
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First Aid, Child Protection
What you will learn
Year 1
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Principles of Anatomy & Physiology
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The Physiology of Fitness
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Assessing Risk in Sport
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Fitness Training and Programming
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Sports Coaching
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Sports Development
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Fitness Testing for Sports and Exercise
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Practical Team Sports
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Practical Individual Sports
Year 2
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Sports Nutrition
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Current Issues in Sport
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Organising Sports Events
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Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
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Psychology for Sports Performance
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Sports Injuries
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Analysis of Sports Performance
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Rules, Regulations and Officiating Sport
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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
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University
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Paid apprenticeships
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Global coaching roles
TIMETABLE
60% theory
40% practical
+ work experience
STAFF
Each site is run by our UEFA
qualified football coaches who
have over 10 years of experience
working for Professional
Academies in and around
London and qualified
teachers to provide the best
education to each individual.
PAID COACHING JOBS
OPPORTUNITY FOR ALL LEARNERS TO WORK
PART TIME
ALONG SIDE THEIR
EDUCATION