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BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma inSports Coaching and Development

If you like the idea of helping sports people of all abilities to improve their performance, whether in a specific sport or a variety, a career in coaching could be ideal for you. This vocational course explores different areas of employment within the sports sector, allowing you to experience a variety of options and giving you a broader knowledge base to benefit your career.

Awarded By:

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Key Facts

Programme Costs:

The fees for this course are currently being confirmed.

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Level:

3

Awarding Body:

Pearson Education Ltd (Formerly EDEXCEL)

Course Code:

  • 24/25TFH5131

Mode of Attendance:

  • Full Time

Course Duration:

2 Years

Dates:

  • September 2024
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CourseContent

The course consists of 13 units which explore a variety of different areas, including:

  • Health, Wellbeing and Sport
  • Sports Development
  • Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
  • Developing Coaching Skills
  • Careers in Sport & Active Leisure Industry
  • Sports Psychology
  • Sporting Injuries
  • Fitness Training

The course is delivered in a vocational manner, with assessments ranging from written reports, portfolios, and posters to verbal assessments, presentations, and practical observations. There are no examinations for this course.

Features/
Benefits

There are a range of trips and team-building activities included throughout this course and you will also have the opportunity to study towards additional awards. As a student on a vocational course, we will encourage you to gain as many additional qualifications as possible in order to support your applications for Higher Education and employment in the sector.

Entry
Requirements

  • Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.
  • Mature students will be considered based on their previous qualifications and/or relevant work experience.

Progression
Opportunities

Upon successful completion of the Level 3 Sport qualification, you will have the equivalent of three A Levels, providing opportunities for progression into employment or onto a Higher Education course or another vocational qualification at Loughborough College or elsewhere.

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Disclaimer

Whilst every effort is made to ensure that the information contained on this website is correct, the College accepts no liability for any errors or omissions. Please note that details are subject to change without notice with regard to the provision of courses, course times and dates and the fees and charges levied.

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