Turn your passion for sport into a future career. If you see yourself coaching, improving performance or working in the sport and fitness industry, this course can help you take that next step.
Build advanced skills through a mix of theory and practical training, developing your understanding of how the body works, how athletes perform and how the industry operates.
The sport and physical activity sector continues to grow, with increasing focus on health, wellbeing and performance. This two-year course prepares you to progress into higher education, apprenticeships or careers where you can make a real impact.
Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development and Coaching
Course overview
Course information
Take your skills further as you explore sport from both a performance and industry perspective. You’ll combine practical training with in-depth theory, developing a strong understanding of what it takes to succeed in the sector.
Break down how the body works through anatomy and physiology, understanding how movement, training and recovery impact performance. You’ll learn how to use this knowledge to improve both your own fitness and the performance of others.
Step into leadership roles as you plan and deliver coaching sessions, developing your ability to lead, motivate and support different individuals and teams. You’ll refine your coaching style while learning how to adapt sessions to meet different needs and abilities.
Explore the psychological side of sport, understanding how mindset, motivation and pressure affect performance. You’ll also look at current issues in sport and how the industry continues to evolve.
You’ll also gain insight into the wider sport and leisure industry, including business, employment and career pathways, helping you to understand where your skills can take you.
You will develop skills in:
• Anatomy and physiology
• Sports leadership and coaching
• Fitness training and programme design
• Sports psychology and motivation
• Current issues in sport
• Working in sport, leisure and business environments
Throughout the course, you’ll continue to build your coaching and leadership experience while developing key employability skills, helping you stand out and progress with confidence.
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“My lecturers are very supportive and I now love sports that I didn’t really enjoy before I came to College. The course has taught me how to be a great team player and a well-rounded confident individual.”
– Toby
Start date
03-09-2026