Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

Students on this programme will have the opportunity to develop a wide range of employability skills as well as the technical knowledge needed to progress into further study or employment in the world of sport. Students will complete on the job work experience placements, meet a range of people working within various aspects in sport, visit workplaces and develop their own coaching practice.

The Applied Coaching Skills unit provides additional underpinning knowledge, skills and experience for working as an independent coach. The Research Project in Sport unit supports students in carrying out independent research in a related topic to build research skills and experience that supports progression to higher education.

Students will also select five optional units which will allow students to increase their breadth of understanding of working in the coaching industry. For example, how to deal with sports injuries, sport psychology to support the mental health and sporting progress of participants, fitness testing to assess the fitness of participants, and technical and tactical skills to develop participants’ key techniques and skills.

Students may have the opportunity to undertake various smaller qualifications alongside the main qualification subject to available and cost, e.g., first aid, Level 1 NGB coaching.

Skills developed:
Leadership.
Team working Skills.
Communication.
IT skills.
Employability Skills.
Practical (Technical Development)
Organisational Skills (Planning and Reflection)
Employment opportunities.
Higher Education Skills (Investigation and referencing).