Level 3 Sports Coaching and Performance Course in Redbridge. Classes run at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 sports coaching and performance course runs for 44 weeks. You'll study coaching principles, performance analysis, and the science behind athletic development. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in coaching and sport performance settings. It suits those ready to commit to full-time daytime study across the academic year.
Who this course is for
16 to 18
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching techniques for a range of sports and ability levels.
You'll study the principles of sports performance and how to apply them in practice.
You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to training.
You'll analyse performance data to support athlete development.
You'll understand how to create safe and inclusive sporting environments.
You'll build knowledge of sports psychology and its role in performance.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at New City College Chadwell Heath Campus, combining theory with practical coaching activities. Assessment typically includes assignments, practical observations, and reflective tasks that demonstrate your coaching and performance knowledge. You'll be assessed on your ability to plan and deliver sessions as well as your understanding of underpinning sports science concepts.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. New City College Chadwell Heath Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Deliver coaching sessions in clubs, schools, or leisure centres.
Fitness instructor. Plan and lead exercise sessions for individuals or groups.
Community sports development officer. Promote participation in sport locally.
Personal trainer. Support clients to reach their fitness and performance goals.
Sports development assistant. Work with organisations to grow sporting programmes.
School sports coach. Deliver PE and extracurricular sport in an education setting.
What you could study next
Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching. Deepen your coaching expertise and take on more senior roles.
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science. A two-year higher education route that builds on your Level 3 knowledge.
Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure. A work-based qualification that complements classroom study with on-the-job evidence.
BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport. A Level 4 qualification recognised by universities and employers in the sport sector.
