Sports Coaching - Extended Diploma - Level 3

Start:: September
Location:: Balliol Road Campus
Level:: 3

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Course Details

This two-year, full-time programme is designed for learners who want to develop their knowledge and skills in sport and exercise, with a clear pathway to higher education.

The course is open to learners aged 16 and above and is ideal for those looking to build a career in the sports industry; whether as a multi-sport or specialist coach, sports nutritionist, sport psychologist, teacher, sports therapist, or performance analyst.

Delivered in an applied, hands-on way, the programme develops the transferable skills, attributes and behaviours needed to progress into further study and, ultimately, employment — combining underpinning knowledge with practical and technical skill development throughout.

Work placements with local schools and sports providers are an essential part of the programme, giving you real-world experience and helping you develop your coaching skills in live environments.

If you do not already hold GCSE grade 4 or above in Maths and English (formerly grade C or above), you will study towards these qualifications as part of your programme.

Exercise, health and lifestyle
Preparing for a career in sport
Sports coaching
Practical team sports
Practical individual sports
Psychology for sports performance
Sports nutrition
Fitness testing for sport and exercise
Principles of anatomy and physiology
Fitness training and programming
Sports injuries
Sport and exercise massage
Organising sports events
Sport development
Leadership in sport
Work experience in sport
Innovation and enterprise

NCFE Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport (Sports Coaching)

2 years

University
Employment

Sports Coach
Teacher
Nutritionist
Sports Therapist
Sport Psychologist

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Entry Requirements

Aged 16-18

Free.

Aged 19+

There may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

Financial Support (all ages)

You may be eligible to receive financial support for course fees, travel and childcare. Please visit our Student Finance page for more information.

Please call 0151 353 4444 or email student.finance@hughbaird.ac.uk with any queries.

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If you are aged 16-18 then the majority of our courses are free for you to study.

If you are aged 19+ then there may be fees associated with this course, however, you may be eligible to have some or all of these fees waived by the College, depending on your individual circumstances.

Visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more.

You do not have to let a lack of money stop you from coming to Hugh Baird College. We have bursaries and grants in place to help support those students that may find it more difficult to cover the costs of participating in further education, these include help with things such as tuition fees, childcare and travel. Visit our Student Finance pages for more information.

No. We can enrol students from any area. Public transport links are good too, so the College is easy to get to from all across Merseyside.

Yes! We help thousands of adults every year to achieve their career dreams. They are a great place to start if you want to get back into education to pursue a new career or simply learn additional skills. Depending on your circumstances, you could study these courses for free - visit our Finance and Funding for Adults page to find out more about this.

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