Course description
Train to work as a sports coach while being part of a football academy. Our Level 3 Extended Diploma at Writtle College includes dedicated coaching and game time.
As a student at Writtle College, you’ll benefit from our partnership with Leyton Orient FC, receiving professional football coaching and competing in games against other schools and colleges.
You’ll take part in eight hours of coaching and games per week, training in the morning and having lessons on the afternoon.
We’ve developed our course in consultation with employers and professional bodies. It’s endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA), and maps to their professional standards of 'Coach' and 'Safeguarding and Protecting Children'. After successfully completing the course, you’ll be ready to work as a coach.
Professional partnership
Our Level 3 Diploma is delivered in partnership with Leyton Orient FC.
Upcoming start dates
Suitability - Who should attend?
- 5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4 or A*-C; must include English, Maths and Science.
- Satisfactory references from most recent school, college or employer.
- Alternative qualifications or experience will be considered on application.
All abilities are welcome for this football academy course, but previous playing experience is an advantage.
Important additional notes
Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.
Training Course Content
Mandatory units
- Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Health, Wellbeing and Sport
- Developing Coaching Skills
- Applied Coaching Skills
- Research Project in Sport
- Sport Development
- Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Optional specialist units
- Sports Psychology
- Nutrition for Physical Performance
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- Sporting Injuries
- Functional Sports Massage
- Fitness Testing
- Fitness Training
- Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport
- Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport
- Practical Sports Application
- Influence of Technology in Sport and Physical Activity
- Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities
- Ethical and Current Issues in Sport
- Marketing Communications
- Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
- Sport and Leisure Facility Operations
- Sports Tourism
- School Sport Delivery
Course delivery details
This course includes both mandatory and optional units. You’ll complete all mandatory units and study five optional units, as determined by your Course Leader, from the list below.
Units are subject to change and availability.
Assessment
We’ll assess your progress in a number of ways including written assignments, practical assessments and presentations.
Why choose Writtle University College
Ranked Top University-Sector Institution in East Anglia for overall student satisfaction!
*Based on NSS 2022 Based on Taught Data
Beautiful rural campus situated close to the city of Chelmsford, 40 minutes from London and the coast.
Expenses
Fee: £5,678 Students over 19 starting 2023/24 (per year)
Continuing Studies
Careers
This Level 3 National Extended Diploma will prepare you for employment as a coach.
You’ll gain the skills and expertise to work with people of all abilities, from beginners to high-level performers. Possible job roles include:
- Community coach
- Sport-specific school coach
- Sport-specific after-school coach
- Weekend multi-sports holiday coach.
With additional qualifications, possible job roles include:
- Performance analysis
- Grounds keeping
- Refereeing
- Strength and conditioning
- Nutritionist
- Physiotherapist.
You might also choose to continue your studies, by progressing to a university degree. Writtle College is part of Anglia Ruskin University (ARU) which offers a number of degree courses in sport.
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