Sports Coaching and Development

Study Level

Level 1 - GY

Level 2 - GY

Level 3 - LC

Location

Great Yarmouth Campus

Lowestoft Campus

Duration

1-2 Years

FT / PT

Full-time

Please note, this course is aimed at students aged 16 to 18, however places for applicants aged 19 and over may be on offer subject to availability. Please contact admissions@eastcoast.ac.uk for more information.

Looking to pursue a career in the sports industry? Our courses will give you a wide-ranging insight across the full sector while achieving industry-recognised qualifications.

You will work towards the NCFE 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 this, there will be opportunities to gain extra qualifications that will enhance your employability skills. These qualifications are recognised by sporting industry providers which allows a greater variety of progression into your desired sports career.

 

Extra qualifications may include:

For the Level 2 course:

  • Level 1 Award in Active, Healthy Living
  • Level 1 Award in Fitness and Physical Activity
  • Active IQ Level 1 Certificate in Sport and Physical Activity

For the Level 3 course:

  • DBS check
  • Active IQ Level 2 Award in Safeguarding and Protecting Children and Vulnerable Adults
  • Coaching children ages 5 to 12
  • First aid qualification
  • Level 2 Award in Understanding Nutrition, Performance and Healthy Eating
  • Active IQ Level 2 Certificate in Gym Instructing

 

Requirements

For Level 3 entry, you will need to have achieved at least GCSE grade 4 in English and Maths. You can also gain entry to this course by achieving a Level 2 in Sport.

Assessment

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

Progression

You can progress onto the FdSc/BSc (Hons) Sport, Health and Exercise degree through the University of Suffolk at East Coast College or other universities.

You can also progress into employment in careers such as a sports coach, sports development officer, sports psychologist, sports analyst, sports nutritionist, personal trainer and more.