Apply now
Accessibility button
Text size icon Accessibility font size toggle Account icon

NCFE Extended Diploma in Sport and Physical Activity – Level 3

This course is for you if...

You want to be equipped with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for a successful career in fitness, sports coaching or teaching.

This course will further develop your confidence and ability to deliver sport sessions with opportunities, experiences and qualifications to boost your coaching capabilities. You will learn all about a range of topics such as how to plan and deliver coaching sessions, write diet plans for different athletes, delivering sports massages and preparing and leading fitness training sessions amongst others.

 

 

There are visits to universities, a UCAS Convention, a range of guest speakers from the sports industry and the opportunity to volunteer at a range of different sporting events across the region. What’s more, you’ll also have the opportunity to gain industry experience while undertaking a work placement.

Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C (4) or above, including English and Maths OR Merit in a Sport qualification at Level 2 along with C’s (4’s) at GCSE in English and Maths. An interview with a course tutor and a reference from a personal tutor are required.

You will be assessed through your coursework, which includes projects, group presentations and practical work.

You could progress onto a wide range of university degrees in areas such as: Sport & Exercise Science, Sports Coaching, Sports Development, Sports Management, Sports Therapy, Strength and Conditioning, Sports Psychology or Sports Nutrition.

You also have the option to study a Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Exercise Health & Fitness at TyneMet, awarded by the University of Sunderland.

Careers within this industry also include: Teacher or Coach, Sport Development Officer, Fitness Instructor, Personal Trainer, Health Promotion Worker, Sport/Health/Leisure Centre Manager, Strength and Conditioning Coach, Sport Psychologist, Performance Analyst, Referee, Talent Project Coordinator, Football Development Manager, Sports Therapist, Disability Sports Development Officer.

Apply Now

    1

    Personal Details

    2

    School

    3

    Qualifications

    4

    Help and Support

    5

    Contact

    About you

    If you are under 18, we will use this to contact your parent regarding your progress and any important announcements.

    Address

    Telephone

    Last school attended

    If you are still at school please tell us the name of the school you attend

    Please separate each qualification by using a comma. Leave the text area blank if you have no qualifications.

    Support Required

    We welcome your application if you have a learning difficulty, a disability or other additional support needs. Please help us to ensure that you get the most from your time at TyneMet College by ticking either box A or B.

    A) I would like to talk to someone about supportB) I do not need any support at the moment, but I know I can ask for support if I need it later. I require financial guidance

    Please select all that apply

    To ensure we can offer a full support package during your time with us, please select all that apply:

    I have an Educational Healthcare Plan (EHCP) I am a looked after child I am a young carer I am care experienced I have a social worker

    How did you hear about us?

    Data Protection

    Tyne Coast College takes your privacy seriously and will only use your personal information to provide you with the products and services which you have requested from us and to administer your account.

    From time to time we would like to contact you with details of other courses we provide. If you consent to us contacting you for this purpose please tick to indicate your preferred contact method.

    PostEmailPhone

    Related courses

    Diploma in Sports Massage Therapy – Level 3

    View this course

    Extended Diploma in Sport Exercise Sciences – Level 3

    View this course

    Diploma in Health and Fitness – Level 3

    View this course

    Get in touch

    Our team is always ready to help. So if you have questions on courses, your career, or anything else, complete this contact form and we’ll be in touch.