Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (Kent Cricket Coaching Academy)

Course overview

Working in partnership with Kent Cricket, this is a unique opportunity for young people to join the Kent Cricket Coaching Academy. This academy combines outstanding education experience with a professional sports coaching programme.

Course information

What will I learn?

Learning at The Spitfire Ground, St Lawrence in the heart of Canterbury, you will have access to professional sporting, fitness, training facilities and equipment.

As part of the Academy, you will develop a wide range of professional skills including:

• Player development

• Coaching

• Teamwork

• Leadership

• Strength and Conditioning

• Performance

• Player Psychology

You will also have plenty of opportunities to enhance your knowledge of the world of professional sport, such as gaining work experience at matchdays, to finding out the inner workings of Kent Cricket itself.

How is the course assessed?

Assessment takes place through practical work, presentations and observations, as well as through written assignments and externally moderated exams.

What can this course lead to?

Once you finish your course, you will be ready to start your career in the sports and leisure industry. You can also go onto further study in this area to look at advanced employment, such as through university courses.

What trips does this course involve?

As well as getting all the benefits of work experience through Kent Cricket, our Industry Liaison Officer can find additional placement if you want to develop or specialise further skills outside of the academy.

Throughout your studies, you will also take part in a variety of trips and activities, including playing sport in external facilities, as well as meeting famous athletes.

We benefit our community by taking part in social action projects which help with development and skill progression, as well as making a difference locally.