Sports Coaching & Development Foundation Diploma Level 3

This course gives you the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin study of the sport coaching sector, and giving you additional breadth and depth to prepare fully for further study or training.

Entry requirements

You will need 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English & maths. It is preferable that applicants will have GCSE PE / BTEC L2 Sport (although applicants without these will be considered).

In addition a positive school reference with good levels of attendance and punctuality will also be required.

Delivery and Assessment The units studied are internally assessed by a range of methods including coursework, work books, projects, research tasks, practical tasks and presentations etc.

Progression Opportunities

On completion of this qualification successfully in year one, may apply to progress to continuing onto the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport in their second year.

This qualification carries UCAS points and is recognised by higher education providers as meeting, or contributing to, admission requirements for many relevant degree courses.

Modules Covered

• Careers in Sport and Active Leisure Industry

• Health, Wellbeing and Sport

• Developing Coaching Skills

• Sports Development

• Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity