BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is intended for post-16 learners wanting to progress directly to employment, including self-employment, in sports coaching and development roles. It is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students would have the added advantage of using this qualification to obtain part-time employment while studying.

Students must have completed the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (540) in Sports Coaching and Development. Due to the Unit requirements for the 720 and 1080 GLH BTECs, we expect that students would top up to the corresponding 2nd year programme to what they've completed as any student wanting to move to the Diploma from the Foundation would only do 1 mandatory unit of 180 GLH and there are too many units to complete to move from the Extended Certificate to Extended Diploma.

This is a career-focused qualification with industry endorsement and accreditation. It enables learners to develop underpinning knowledge, to gain experience as a coach and to build skills to impact positively on sports development programmes. The qualification is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), which has confirmed that the qualification is fully mapped to its professional standards of CIMSPA ‘Coach’ and ‘Safeguarding and Protecting Children’ professional standards; CIMSPAs endorsement of this qualification allows students to apply for CIMSPA membership after successfully completing this programme and is therefore recognised by employers as enabling students to enter employment in the role of coach in the sport sector, for example leading a range of multi-skills sports coaching for an organisation delivering coaching sessions in schools and leisure centres.

Through a mix of lectures, workshops, independent research, and practical sports practice, talks and presentations from sports industry professionals. You will be given the opportunity to achieve additional qualifications including coaching, fitness and instructing awards whilst also being able to gain some vital work experience. There will be organised trips to sports related organisations, a residential, adventure activities and taking part in sports teams and activities.

Suitable and practical sportswear/kit which includes appropriate sports footwear.

These BTEC Nationals are assessed using internal assessments, which are set and marked by teachers and externally verified by Pearson.

The qualification focuses primarily on progression to employment as a coach. They will be able to work in the role of club sports coach, progressing to working with elite performers and in sport-development programmes in many capacities. It is likely to attract UCAS Tariff points and is recognised by higher-education providers as meeting entry requirements for many related degree programmes, such as a BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching and Development and a BA (Hons) in Sports Management.

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