Sports Development & Coaching Level 3

This two-year course is designed for students aged 16-18 with a strong interest in sport or football development while gaining a valuable skill set within coaching, sports science and performance analysis.

Students who complete this course, alongside our coaching or sports science pathway will open opportunities to progress onto university, U.S scholarships, apprenticeships and future careers across a variety of coaching, sport science, or teaching roles within the world of sport.

In year 1 students will work across a variety of industry disciplines. These include: Careers in Sport, Sports Coaching, Sporting Performance and Analysis, Physical and Mental Health, and Sports Science.

Careers in sport and active leisure industry 20%

Health, wellbeing and sport 20%

Developing coaching skills 20%

Sports development 20%

Self-employment in sport and physical activity 20%

Practical sports application 20%

Each area of study will include key Knowledge, Skills and Behaviours involved within them, with learners given the opportunity to practice these throughout the week. Learners will experience a range of practical and classroom based lessons, with all assignments being assessed internally using various methods including written assignments, practical assignments, spoken assignments and project works.

4 GCSEs at grade 4-9 ideally including English & Maths

University / U.S Scholarships / Apprenticeships / Employment