Level 3: Principles of Sports Coaching

1. Course details

Qualification name	Certificate in Sports Coaching and Performance
Qualification level	3
Awarding organisation	1st4sport Qualifications
Course webpage	https://www.moulton.ac.uk/courses/pd3sc/principles-of-sports-coaching-academies-diploma-level-3
Course type	Classroom based
Course hours	FullTime
Course start date	06 September 2021
Cost	£2,225.00
Cost description	Loans and reduction of or full waiving of fees may be available for this course (depending on eligibility), please see college website for full details. In all cases it is advisable to contact the college for confirmation of final fee values.
Attendance pattern	Daytime

2. Who this course is for

<ul> <li>Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C)<li> <li>You will also need to hold a relevant level 2 coachingsport qualification<li> <ul>

3. Entry requirements

<ul> <li>Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C)<li> <li>You will also need to hold a relevant level 2 coachingsport qualification<li> <ul>

4. What you'll learn

You will learn about the sporting landscape, performance pathways and the impact of lifestyle and the media on sports performance. You will also study nutrition and psychology in a sports performance context. The qualification consists of eleven mandatory units: <ul> <li>Nutrition for Sports Performance<li> <li>Psychology for Sports Performance<li> <li>The Role of a Programme Coach<li> <li>Plan a Coaching Programme<li> <li>Deliver a Coaching Programme<li> <li>Review a Coaching Programme<li> <li>Performance and Sports Landscape<li> <li>Managing Performance Athletes' Lifestyles and the Media<li> <li>Understanding Technical Skills to Achieve Excellence in Sport<li> <li>Understanding Tactical Skills to Achieve Excellence in Sport <li> <li>Support Athletes through Lifestyle Change<li> <ul> You will learn about the sporting landscape, performance pathways and the impact of lifestyle and the media on sports performance. You will also study nutrition and psychology in a sports performance context.

5. How you'll learn

6. What you'll need to bring

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7. How you'll be assessed

<ul> <li>Practical assessments </li> <li>Written coursework and workbooks</li> <li>Presentations</li> </ul>

8. Next steps

<p>You could progress into employment as a sports coach teaching school sports or continue at the college and study a degree level programme on courses such as the BSc Sport Performance and Coaching qualification.</p>

9. Venue

Name	Moulton
Address	West Street Moulton Northampton Northamptonshire NN3 7RR Find on Google maps

10. Other venues and dates

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