Sports Coaching: Physical Education
This course is designed for students who have an interest in applying for any sports-related higher education course or for students looking towards a career in the armed forces, teaching, physiotherapy, leisure management, sports coaching, youth and community work.
You may find this course to be a useful supplement to AS or A Level Physical Education or the BTEC National Diploma.
The course is designed to give you an insight into sports coaching and involves working towards a selection of National Governing Body Awards. The awards available on the course form a foundation level profile from which you can progress into sports coaching (employment or higher education).
The second year is a flexible programme which allows you to opt into L1 / L2 coaching qualifications of your choice.
Qualifications
There are no specific entry requirements for this course, however, you will need to be prepared to involve yourself in a series of coaching situations and to complete a range of different external assessments over the duration of the course.
Study Visits / Fieldwork
You will be required to complete voluntary coaching hours.
After the Course
Students who are interested in progressing in the field of sports and leisure will find that this course will significantly enhance their chances of gaining a higher education place or securing sportsrelated employment.