Sports Coaching and Development

This course offers you the chance to study a diploma in sports alongside coaching and development training with Norwich City Community Sports Foundation – the official charity of Norwich City Football Club.

For those looking to pursue a career in “something sporty”, this programme will give you a wide ranging insight across the full sector, while achieving industry recognised qualifications. You will work towards the NCFE Extended Diploma in Sport, the equivalent of three A Levels, and will cover a variety of units linked directly to potential career pathways including coaching, teaching and sports development. Alongside these units, you will also complete additional sporting qualifications with the Community Sports Foundation in coaching and sports development.

These qualifications are recognised by sporting industry providers which allows greater variety of progression into your desired sports career.

Why study with us?

• Train as a coach and gain qualifications that will enable you to start your coaching journey.
• Hear from a range of guest speakers and take opportunities in a wide variety of sports work placements.
• Enjoy regular use of our on-site sports hall and fitness suites to help you to develop your coaching, leadership and gym instructing and develop your own health and fitness.

Assessment will be through the successful completion of a portfolio of evidence. Evidence will be generated through:

• Practical assessments
• Demonstrations
• Group assessments
• Self-reflection
• Written assessments

Entry Level 3: No formal qualifications are required. Applicants should have an interest in sport, coaching and leadership, and be willing to take part in practical and classroom-based activities.

Level 1: Typically, applicants should have predominantly Grade 2/3 GCSEs or have successfully completed an Entry Level programme.

All applicants will be invited to attend an interview to discuss their suitability, aspirations and commitment to the course."

Successful completion of the course can support progression onto the next level of the Sports Coaching pathway, including Level 1 and Level 2 Sport, Fitness and Active Leisure programmes, as well as specialist coaching qualifications. You will develop the skills, confidence and practical experience needed to progress into sports coaching and leadership roles, volunteering opportunities, apprenticeships and careers across sport, fitness, education, community sport and sports development.