Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports, Coaching and Development
Course Code: P293006
Key Information
Course type:
Vocational
Campus:
Highbury Campus
Start Date:
07 Sept 2026
Duration:
1 year
Attendance:
Full-time
Fees:
Free
This programme is designed for anyone looking to progress into a career as a multisport coach, sports leader or PE teacher. The programme is two years long and combines lessons with school placements, so the work that you are studying will be a part of your development as a coach.
After the first year you will achieve a Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport, which is the equivalent in size to one and a half A Levels. After completing the second year, you will achieve a Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development, which is the equivalent of studying three A Levels.
Five grade 4s at GCSE, including maths and English language.
Lessons will run between 9.00am and 5.00pm daily. You will also have a tutorial session added to your timetable. It is an expectation that students on this course are involved in the College sports teams where possible.
You will be assessed through practical and theory assessments within a range of sport topics.
Examples of units include:
- sports development
- applying coaching skills
- anatomy and physiology
- technicial and tactical and many more.
On completion of this course, you can progress to higher education, a degree-level course or an apprenticeship/job in the sporting sector. The course is diverse enough to develop you towards careers in coaching, teaching, sports psychology, sports therapy, sports science or nutrition.
Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports, Coaching and Development
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