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Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development

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01/09/2026
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23/06/2028
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Level 3
Full-Time
ASPOF301 (2026/2028)
Accrington & Rossendale College - Accrington & Rossendale College, Broad Oak Campus, Broad Oak Road, Accrington, BB5 2AS
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Turn your passion for sport into a future career with Level 3 Sports Coaching & Development! Learn how to inspire others, lead teams, and plan and deliver real coaching sessions while exploring leadership, fitness, psychology, and safeguarding in sport. With hands-on experience, projects, and guest speakers, you’ll gain the confidence and skills to progress to university, apprenticeships, or careers in coaching, teaching, and sport development.

If you love sport and want to make a difference by coaching and leading others, this is the course for you.
Do you dream of inspiring others, leading teams, or turning your passion for sport into a coaching career? Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development is your chance to step up and learn what it takes to become a successful coach and leader in the world of sport.

This course is all about combining your love of sport with the practical skills and knowledge needed to help others achieve their goals. You’ll explore areas like coaching practice, sports leadership, fitness and training methods, psychology for performance, and safeguarding in sport. From working with individuals to managing groups, you’ll develop the confidence and expertise to plan, deliver, and review effective coaching sessions.

Practical experience is key. You’ll spend plenty of time in gyms, sports halls, and on the field, applying your learning in real coaching situations. You’ll also build vital transferable skills like communication, leadership, problem-solving, and organisation, which will support you in whatever path you choose next.

Assessment is a mix of projects, practical observations, coursework, and presentations, giving you the chance to showcase your skills in action. With opportunities for trips, visits, and guest speakers from the sports industry, you’ll gain insight into real coaching careers.

By the end, you’ll be ready for university courses in coaching, teaching, or sports science, apprenticeships, or starting your career in sport development and coaching.

If you’re passionate about sport and love helping others succeed, this course puts you in the coach’s seat.
Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development is delivered through classroom study, practical workshops, and applied coaching experience. In college, you’ll explore topics such as anatomy, physiology, nutrition, sports development, and coaching principles through lessons, group projects, and practical demonstrations. You’ll also take part in hands-on coaching, fitness testing, and event organisation, gaining experience in real sports environments. This mix of theory and practice develops both sector knowledge and transferable skills, preparing you for university study or careers in sports coaching and development.
5 GCSE passes at a minimum of Grade 4, which must include a Grade 3 and 4 in English Language and Maths, in either combination.
Assessment for Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development is coursework-based. Each unit includes multiple assignments, which may involve written reports, case studies, and research tasks to test theoretical knowledge. Practical assessments include planning and delivering coaching sessions, fitness testing, analysing performance, and organising sports events. Assignments are graded at pass, merit, or distinction, with unit grades contributing to your final overall result. Assessments also focus on developing employability skills such as communication, leadership, teamwork, and problem-solving, preparing you for university or the sports industry.
The college is proud to work in partnership with Burnley FC in the Community to offer a range of sports performance programmes in Football, Netball and Cricket.

The Burnley FC Shadow Youth Team offers a unique education and performance programme for those wishing to maximise their football talent. You will represent the College, in partnership with Burnley FC in the Community, in a range of National Leagues operated by the English Football League and the Association of Colleges. Students will benefit from a high-quality coaching from UEFA and FA licensed coaching staff and playing experience, while studying towards a sports related qualification that can lead to work, higher education or further study.

For those interested in Cricket you will benefit from weekly coaching sessions run by qualified coaches from BFC in the Community. We work in partnership with Lancashire cricket to provide you with o[opportunities to visit Old Trafford for match experiences, be coached by representatives of Lancashire County Cricket and complete a Cricket Activators coaching course. As well as this you will play competitive fixture though involvement in the AOC cricket league.

For those interested in Netball you will benefit from a weekly training schedule to improve your fitness and skills for netball delivered by qualified coaches from BFC in the community. You will play in regular fixtures though the AOC North West league and have the opportunity to complete umpiring and coaching courses whilst on programme to further boost your career in sport.
Studying Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development sets you on an exciting path in the world of sport, coaching, and physical activity. This course is not just about taking part in sport—it is about understanding how to inspire, motivate, and develop others through high-quality coaching. On completion, you will be ready to take your next steps into sectors such as coaching, fitness, community sport, or youth development, where skilled and enthusiastic professionals are always in demand.

The qualification is also an excellent springboard to university, leading to degrees in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, Sports Development, Strength and Conditioning, or Sports Management. These can open the door to careers such as Sports Coach, PE Teacher, Sports Development Officer, Strength and Conditioning Coach, or Performance Analyst. Some students also progress into related areas such as Psychology, Physiotherapy, or Event Management, where expertise in sport can be applied in diverse ways.

Sport is central to health, education, and community life, with coaching at the heart of its success. Whether your ambition is to work with young people, lead community projects, or coach elite performers, Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development provides the knowledge, experience, and confidence to achieve your goals.
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