Level 3 Sports Coaching and Performance Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day over one year. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available for eligible learners. You'll need four or more GCSEs at grade 9 to 4 and a relevant Level 2 coaching or sport qualification to join. The course covers nutrition for sports performance, planning and delivering coaching programmes, supporting athletes through lifestyle change, and using technical and tactical skills to improve athlete performance. You can also take part in sports academies alongside your studies.
Who this course is for
Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) You will also need to hold a relevant Level 2 coaching/sport qualification
Entry requirements
Four or more GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C)
You will also need to hold a relevant Level 2 coaching/sport qualification
What you will learn
You'll learn how to plan, deliver and review coaching programmes for athletes.
You'll develop knowledge of applying nutrition to sports performance.
You'll learn how to support athletes through lifestyle change.
You'll develop technical and tactical skills to improve athlete performance.
You'll gain an introduction to the performance sports environment.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom setting at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Learning is supported by practical sports academy sessions run alongside your academic studies. Assessment methods for this qualification are not specified in the source data. Contact Moulton College directly for full details of how you will be assessed.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with athletes or community groups on skill development.
Performance analyst, supporting teams with data and tactical insight.
Fitness instructor, delivering exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
Community sports development officer, promoting participation in local sport.
Academy coach, working within professional or semi-professional sports clubs.
Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching for Performance, deepening your coaching expertise at a higher level.
HNC or HND in Sport, a higher education route into sports science or coaching management.
Degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in sport.
Relevant governing body coaching awards, which employers in specific sports often require alongside academic qualifications.
