LEVEL 3

Sports Coaching & Development

Explore the physiological and psychological aspects of sport by combining academic study with playing both team and individual pursuits.

You gain an understanding of the knowledge and skills required for a successful career in the sporting industry with experience of speaking in front of groups, planning, and delivering different practical activities.

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS:

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 and above, ideally including English or Maths at grade 4.

WHAT STUDENTS WILL LEARN:

You will learn all about:

• Coaching

• Health, wellbeing and sport

• Employment in sport and physical activity Sports development

• Anatomy and physiology.

PROGRESSION ROUTES:

Further study or employment in sports coaching, PE teaching, outdoor adventure, sports therapy, sport science, sport development officer or community sport officer, senior sports coach or senior activity leader.