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Sport and Coaching Development Level 3 Diploma [Y1]

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

Cross Levels Way, Eastbourne, East Sussex, BN21 2UF

Other Regulated/Accredited Qualification

Level 3

Available start dates

Tuesday, 07 September 2027

East Sussex College - Eastbourne

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Cost of the course will be approximately £100 which covers: uniform/induction activities & a compulsory qualification in sports coaching.

Application Instructions

You can only apply for one course type on an application.

Applying for A-Levels and/or V-Levels? You can choose to study three A-Levels or create a mixed programme combining A-Levels with other qualifications, including the new V-Levels. You will select the courses from a list of relevant subjects when you apply.

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We accept applications to more than one campus; however once you have attended an interview session and received an offer from us, you will need to confirm your first-choice course and the campus you want to study at.

Course Summary

This course will develop students' knowledge, skills and behaviours within Sport, Coaching and Physical Development. Students will learn from a mixture and theoretical and practical application of knowledege, making full use of the excellent sport and fitness facilities based at Eastbourne sports park. The course offers the flexibility to assess students in a variety of methods, including practical observations, production of podcasts and written assignments

Course Details

This qualification consists of a number of units which are academic equivalence of 1.5 A-Levels. The course units for study are; 1) Anatomy and Physiology related to Fitness 2) Fitness Training and Programming 3) Professional Development in the Sports Industry 4) Sports Leadership 5) Practical Sports Performance 6) Coaching for Performance 7) Sport Psychology You will produce three or four assignments for each unit.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment: You will be assessed on a continuous assessment basis at specific times throughout the year. Assessment methods include essay writing, presentations and practical observations.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English Language or maths at grade 4.

Your next steps...

Learners may wish to progress to year 2 to complete the Level 3 Extended Diploma, which is an additional 8 units. To do so you must achieve the Foundation Diploma.

Additional information

https://www.escg.ac.uk/courses/105946/

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