This occupation is found in the sport and physical activity sector in school environments.
The broad purpose of the Sport Coach occupation is to use extensive technical and tactical sports knowledge and skills to design and deliver coaching programmes that engage, motivate and evolve participants’ skills and performance.
Sport coaches aim to provide meaningful and high-quality learning, development and performance experiences. They support the achievement of medals in talent, national and international competition, enrich performance in local competitions, increase participation, raise educational standards, enhance wellbeing and drive social change. Sport coaches can influence national wellness to reduce burden on the National Health Service.
Entry Requirements
GCSE grades C/4 or above in English and Maths are exempt from Functional Skills
Level 3 Sport Qualification/Coaching Experience
If an Apprentice has not already achieved Level 2 (GCSE C/4 or above) English or Maths they must: -Study for and achieve Functional Skills Level 2 English OR Maths (Apprentices must have one or the other to be eligible)
Initial Assessment on enrolment Level 1 Maths & English.
Progression
HND in Sport and Exercise Science / Sp Coaching Blended Learning–L5 (Delivered through Lough Coll)
BSc in Sports Coaching and Development – Level 6 (Reduced duration - Sheffield University)
Why Loughborough?
94%
of learners said the College campus provides a safe environment
90%
of learners said staff valued students views and opinions about their study programme