We have taken advice from industry experts to ensure our courses are designed to give you the edge and set you up for a prosperous career.
Sports coaching and PE Teaching are highly competitive areas.
We have taken advice from industry experts to ensure our courses are designed to give you the edge and set you up for a prosperous career.
In addition to the course we are going to fund a coaching course in your chosen sport awarded by the Governing Body.
We will also train you in first aid to give you that employment edge.
Furthermore, we will pay for you to achieve a DBS certificate so you can work with young people.
The first year focuses on the foundation knowledge to lead practical sessions for a range of ages and abilities with a focus on delivering sessions, fitness testing and planning, event organisation and practical sports
In the second year, if you choose the Coaching strand you will cover the following topics:
The athlete’s lifestyle
Applied strength and conditioning
Coaching Special Pops
Technical and Tactical
Business in Sport
Analysis of sports performance
Performance Management in sport and physical activity business
Sports injuries
Work Experience
If you choose the PE teaching stand this allows you to develop your knowledge on theory-based topics such as:
Anatomy and Physiology
Psychology for Sports Performance
Sports Nutrition
Current Issues in Sport
The Physiology of Fitness
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise
Sport Development
Sports injuries
Work Experience
Keywords
coach sport football physical education PE physiotherapy sport science teacher footballer university exercise injury fitness testing fitness training sports development
Assessment
Our Level 3 NCFE Sport courses are internally assessed through set coursework and assignments which will consist of written work, presentations, posters and practical observations.
Each unit is assessed as a Pass, Merit or Distinction and the mix of grades that you achieve for each unit will make up your final overall grade.
There are no examinations on this course.
The teaching team
Our teachers are ambitious, talented and passionate about making your experience at college the very best it can be.
They have up to date industry experience to share with you and the energy and enthusiasm to help you to get where you need to be.
Work Experience & Employer Partners
You will undertake a minimum 30-hour placement each year you study at Gateshead College.
Your placement will be matched up with the skills, knowledge and behaviour gaps identified in your career plan which is compiled by you and your career coach at the start of your studies.
To ensure relevant experience through the course we have links with the following organisations that will allow you to put your teaching into practice working with children:
Gateshead Schools Partnership
Secondary and Primary Schools in the Gateshead area
Keep Active Holiday Camps
Sport Primary Schools service
Mark Warner Holidays
Next Steps
We have designed this course with two career pathways in mind Sports Coaching and PE Teaching.
We will support you as you either apply for university, start your own business or look for employment.
This course carries UCAS points for those of you wishing to carry on studying at university.
There are also apprenticeship programs you can join to support pathways into teaching and coaching.
About us
At Gateshead College we offer the highest standards of education and real world skills.
It’s a combination that we call employment edge and it’s totally unique to Gateshead College.
Employment edge means:
Hands on experience that will make your CV stand out from the pile
Being able to walk into a business, look people in the eye and know you deserve to be there
The confidence to shine in an interview and the strength to tackle the world of work
Giving parents the confidence that their child will be challenged as well as nurtured
Helping organisations build a team that will be the heartbeat of the business, with personal and professional skills
We know all this can seem daunting but we’ll be with you from day one, every step of the way.
That’s what we believe Gateshead College is all about. Giving you the confidence and self-belief you need to find your purpose, and the skills, support and direction you need to make the most of your talents. It’s these things that will make a big difference to your life.
Qualifications matter. We’ll help you get the ones you need, but we’ll also give you so much more. If we both put in everything we’ve got, you’ll be more than ready for the world of work.
Mission and Values
Our purpose
To develop skilled, confident learners who succeed in work and life.
Our vision
To be at the heart of a thriving community, helping people to achieve their full potential and gain the employment edge.
Our values
Respect others
We are kind and considerate to everyone.
Take responsibility
We act honestly and do what we say we’ll do.
Have courage
We give things a go and stand up for what is right.
Be creative
We are open minded and explore new ways of doing things.
Work together
We value our differences and learn from each other.
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