Sport Coaching & Development Extended Certificate Level 3

Sports Coaching is suitable for any student with a keen interest in Sport who wants to progress to employment in the sports coaching and development sector or higher education.

Students will study social, physical, geographical, and economic factors that impact sports development and participation. They will develop knowledge and understanding of the ever-growing sports and active leisure industry and the job roles and careers within it, including roles in sports science, coaching, and media. There will be work-related learning activities throughout the course such as planning and leading PE lessons for local primary schools which will develop communication, organisation, teamwork, and leadership skills.

Assessment is through internally assessed assignment work which may take the form of written assignments, presentations, or interviews. Students will also be expected to lead practical coaching sessions regularly to peers and external sports groups.

You can progress onto higher education or into employment. Previous students have pursued various sport-related degrees in Sport Science, Sports Development, and PE Teaching, as well as using their qualification to gain employment.