Our sports courses are ideal for those hoping to pursue further study or employment in the sports and fitness industry. You will cover various elements of sports coaching, anatomy and physiology, fitness, sports development, leadership, psychology and talent identification. You will also have the opportunity to gain work placement opportunities through Preston North End Community and Education Trust where you are able to demonstrate your coaching skills by planning and delivering a sports session to a group of young people during half-term camps and local primary schools.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Science: Nutrition; Anatomy & Physiology; and Psychology.
Fitness: Physiology of Fitness; Fitness Testing; and Fitness Training.
Leadership: Sports Coaching; Leadership; Assessing Risk in Sport; and Exercise for Specific Groups.
Therapy: Sports Injuries
Sports Development: Practical Team and Individual Sport; Organising Sports Events; and Current Issues in Sport.
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
Lessons are delivered within a practical environment (Sports hall, 3G pitch or Fitness Suites) or within a classroom, which are equipped with computers, aiding classroom and assignment task completion. Within the practical elements of the course you are taught different coaching styles alongside the knowledge and understanding of a variety of sports, such as: Volleyball, Badminton, Basketball, Netball, Football and more. Classroom activities will develop your employability skills further through group work, peer assessment, individual based written tasks and assignment completion.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
You will be assessed through the completion of a portfolio, formal assignments, presentations, in class tests and practical assessments.
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
Successful completion of this course allows progression to Higher Education sports courses or employment/apprenticeships within a sports environment. This qualification is relevant to careers in multi-sports coaching, community coaching, football coaching, teaching, sports development, fitness instructing and sports therapies.
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
There is a kit requirement for the course which you will need to purchase for use during practical sport lessons and football training. You will need to complete one week industry experience within a sporting environment during your course. There will also be an opportunity to take part in trips abroad, visits and coaching opportunities.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You need five GCSEs (or equivalent) at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including a GCSE at grade 4 (C) in English Language and a minimum grade 3 in Maths. You’ll also need to be willing to develop coaching skills by carrying out voluntary work in the community.
