Student Handbook 2024/25
Sports Coaching and Development (Football) (Level 3 Extended Diploma) *NEW
Pearson BTEC
Sport
Important Message
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma Sports Coaching and Development (Football) *NEWCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date:Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Developing Coaching Skills
- Applied Coaching Skills
- Research Project in Sport
- Sport Development
- Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
- Sports Psychology
- Nutrition for Physical Performance
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- Functional Sports Massage
- Fitness Testing
- Fitness Training
- Sporting Injuries
- School Sport Delivery
- Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
- Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
- Practical Sports Application
- Influence of Technology in Sport and Physical Activity
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
4 GCSEs (Grade C or above); OR Level 2 Diploma. Applicants should be playing or coaching football with a team.ROI Requirements
4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) OR Leaving Cert Applied-Merit or Level 2 Diploma. Applicants should be playing or coaching football with a team.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
There is no formal work placement on the course, but students will be expected to engage in coaching practices at their own clubs and with course coaching sessions.
In year 2 there is an opportunity to complete an Erasmus project to a European country. In 2023 sports students travelled to Malaga for a two-week work placement in sports coaching, physiotherapy, fitness instructing and teaching.
What's Next?
Further Study
Students will achieve UCAS points through completion of this course. Therefore, progression to higher education, i.e. Foundation Degrees and University Degrees remains a valid option for many students (dependant on the grade profile achieved). Progression routes can include our Foundation Degree in Sport (validated by Ulster University) and degrees such as PE Teaching, Sports Coaching, Fitness Instruction and Sports Development at universities such as Ulster University, Liverpool Hope, Liverpool John Moore’s and University of Central Lancashire.Career Prospects
The Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development focuses primarily on progression to employment as a coach. The variety units in this qualification give learners employment opportunities for working with participants of all ages. Possible job roles include community coach, school / after-school coach, sports development coach, and multi-sports coach.Enquiry
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