Sports Studies

Course summary

The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching) is intended for learners aged 16 and over and provides the knowledge, skills and understanding required within the sport and physical activity sector. It will also allow learners to gain transferable skills that can be applied to the workplace or further study. The NCFE Level 3 Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity requires learners to successfully complete 3 mandatory units and 6 additional units: Exercise health and lifestyle, Preparing for a career in sport and physical activity, Sports coaching, Principles of anatomy and physiology, The physiology of fitness, Fitness training and programming, Fitness testing for sport and exercise, Instructing physical activity and exercise, Practical team sports, Technical and tactical skills in sport.