Sports Studies

Course summary

The Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching is suitable for any student with a keen interest in Sport who want to progress to employment in the sports coaching and development sector or higher education. This course covers 3 units studied over 2 years. Careers in Sport and Active Leisure, Health, Well-being, and Sport, and Developing Coaching Skills. Students will study social, physical, geographical, and economic factors that impact sports development and participation. They will develop a knowledge and understanding of the ever-growing sports and active leisure industry and the job roles within it including sports science roles, coaching roles, and media roles. Career pathways to various roles will be explored as well as the job application process. There will be work-related learning activities throughout the course such as planning and leading PE lessons for local primary schools which will develop communication, organisation, teamwork, and leadership skills.