NCFE Sports and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)

Awarding Body: NCFE
Duration: 1-year
Eligible student age: 16+

Course Level and Entry requirements: 

• Level 1 Certificate is a one-year, full-time programme, designed to provide the foundations to progress onto a Level 2 Diploma. No GCSEs are required, however learners must be willing to work towards their English and Maths development.
• Level 2 Diploma is a one-year, full-time programme, designed to provide the foundations to progress onto the Level 3 Diploma. Students can study this qualification alongside Math and English if they have not previously achieved a minimum grade C/4 or equivalent. 
• Level 3 Diploma is a one-year, full-time programme, equivalent to two A levels and providing up to 84 UCAS points. Students should already have achieved a minimum GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent in Math and English or a relevant level 2 qualification. On completion learners can progress onto the level 3 Extended Diploma, to enhance their academic achievement, especially advisable if they are considering University courses.
• Level 3 Extended Diploma is designed as a two-year programme, equivalent to three A levels and providing up 168 UCAS points. Students should previously have achieved a level 3 Diploma, or five GCSE grades 9-4 including Math and English. On completion, going to university will be a viable option as will gaining employment in the Leisure and Sports sector. This includes careers such as Physiotherapy, Sports Coaching, Teaching in Schools, Working in gyms and leisure centres, Sports Journalism and much more.

Course information: Our courses progressively provide the knowledge, skills and understanding required within the sport and physical activity sector. Learners will develop technical skills and knowledge through core study units, focussing on coaching skills, sport development, and the links between physical activity and wellbeing. As part of their education plan, leaners will take part in a minimum of 24 hours work experience helping to enhance their personal development and knowledge of the sports industry. 

Units covered will vary for each qualification and include; Exercise, Health and Lifestyle, Preparing for a Career in Sport, Physiology and Anatomy, Sports nutrition, Sports injuries, Sports Coaching, Personal and professional development and more. Please get in touch with your course of interest and a member of the team can provide the full list of units, including mandatory and optional units.