Full details about course syllabus fees and progression will be provided.
Periodic Tutor-Marked Assignments, No Exams.
**Reasonable standard of literacy**
£9.99 – £29.99
Our fantastic new Level 3 Sports Coaching is ideal for all those interested in the sports sector. Whether you intend to improve your job prospects or expand your knowledge, want to lose weight or get yourself fit, or even change careers to take your part in the burgeoning Fitness Industry, then this really could be the course for you. If you’re already involved in coaching and training others, regularly participate in sporting activities, or help out at a sports club with adults or young athletes, then it’s a “no-brainer”.
One of the key benefits of studying with Distance Learning Plus is that you get access to your full course materials online once you enrol.
You’ll receive access to our Online Student Community where you’ll be able to view your course materials, submit your work, contact your tutor, and interact with other learners via the online forums.
A reasonable level of literacy is required, but there are no entry restrictions.
You just need a keen interest in the subject, and will ideally have studied the subject or ancillary disciplines at a lower level if you want to progress quickly.
This is a non-regulated qualification endorsed by Focus Awards under their Focus on Quality Provision (FQP) Scheme.
Focus Awards is a member of the Federation of Awarding Bodies (FAB) and is regulated by Ofqual. Established 2011, Focus Awards is founded on three core values – Honesty, Integrity and Fairness – that underpin everything they do.
The FQP scheme is designed to give endorsement to non-regulated qualifications in a wide range of subjects. On successful completion you will receive a Focus Awards Certificate of Achievement and a certificate of completion from Distance Learning Plus.
Although the materials are comprehensive and informative, we do expect you to carry out your own investigations. After all, if you are not prepared to do your own research, you should be asking yourself if this is the right subject choice for you!
Although, there are no entry requirements, you do need a reasonable level of literacy to be able to both understand the concepts introduced, and get the most out of the materials.
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand the importance placed on sport in modern society
Appreciate the context in which sports coaching currently exists
Define sports coaching
Understand what motivates people to become a sports coach
Appreciate the different approaches to sports coaching
Understand why a humanistic approach to sports coaching is regarded as the benchmark in coaching practice
Explain why a humanistic approach is compatible with a performance sport culture
Understand what makes a good coach
Understand the multiple roles of a coach.
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Define sports injury
Classify sports injuries
Understand common causes of sports injuries
Understand how to prevent sports injuries
Identify common sport-related injuries
Understand how the body reacts to being injured
Explain key principles of sports injury assessment.
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Define sports injury
Classify sports injuries
Understand common causes of sports injuries
Understand how to prevent sports injuries
Identify common sport-related injuries
Understand how the body reacts to being injured
Explain key principles of sports injury assessment.
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Define the coaching process
Understand the roles and skills of a sports coach
Understand how to plan and deliver a coaching session
Understanding coaching styles
Understand a coaching philosophy
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Explain what is meant by ‘coach as a teacher’
Understand the pedagogy of coaching
Explain the main theories of learning in relation to coaching
Understand different coaching styles
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Define the concept of sociology
Understand the terms culture and society
Identify how race, ethnicity, gender and class impact upon the coaching process
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand anatomical terminology
Describe the structure and function of the skeletal system
Describe key structures of the muscular system
Describe the structure and function of the cardiovascular system
Describe the structure and function of the respiratory system
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Define intrinsic and extrinsic motivation
Explain why motivation matters in the context of sport
Understand achievement goal theory
Identify the ways in which coaches can affect motivation in their athletes
Understand about the psychological impact of sports injuries and the role of the coach
Understand about anxiety and arousal in sport and the role of the coach
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand that coaching ought to be athlete-centred
Understand what a special population in coaching is
Appreciate the different special populations you may encounter as a coach
Explain some of the characteristics of some special populations
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand how children and adults differ physically, mentally and emotionally
Understand child growth patterns and physical chances
Know about stages of motor development and movement co-ordination
Know the basis of making training fun, challenging and related to competition
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand how lifestyle factors may affect an athlete
Understand nutrition terminology
Describe what is included in a balanced diet
Describe macronutrients and their function
Describe micronutrients and their function
Understand the importance of hydration
Understand about food labelling
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Know the purpose of performance analysis at different levels of sport
Know the cycle of completing performance analysis in sport
Know the different performance criteria used in performance analysis
Know methods of performance analysis and the use of technology
Know how to provide feedback after analysing performance
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand the factors that influence performance
Understand the application of a needs analysis
Understand the application of the training principles to speed, strength, endurance and power
Understand the application of the training principles to agility, balance and coordination
The learning outcomes for this unit are:
Understand how to define the term ethics
Appreciate how ethical issues arise in sport
Define and express various approaches to ethics
Recognise why ethical practice is necessary in coaching
Understand how coaches can adopt good practice principles in their coaching
Understand key legislation that may impact on coaching practice
This is a non-regulated qualification which is endorsed by Focus Awards under the FQP scheme. They are not nationally recognised qualifications; on successful completion of your studies you will receive a Focus Awards Certificate of Achievement and a certificate of completion from Distance Learning Plus.
Focus Awards is regulated as an Awarding Organisation by Ofqual, the qualification regulators for England, Wales and Northern Ireland.
Non-regulated qualifications endorsed under the FQP scheme are ideal for professionals required to demonstrate commitment to CPD (Continuous Professional Development), and for those wanting to gain specialist knowledge of a particular subject.
Anybody with a reasonable standard of general education will be able to cope with the academic demands. If you can read and write well enough to complete a job application, and have a good grasp of basic maths (add, subtract and divide) you should have no problems. The learning materials are written in simple everyday language and the answers to your assignments will be completed in the same style. In addition to the comprehensive learning materials provided, you will receive a Study Guide to assist you, and, of course, you will have the support of your tutor.
Your studies will cover the areas of study listed above through detailed exploration of the subject matter. You will also receive tasks and prompts for further personal exploration and research to carry out so that you can gauge how much you have learned. There are plenty of examples to help you but personal research is a prerequisite, so be prepared to use your initiative to fully answer the assignments.
This is a non-regulated qualification endorsed by Focus Awards under the FQP scheme.
Although the learning materials are comprehensive and informative, we do expect you to carry out your own investigations. After all, if you are not prepared to do your own research, you should be asking yourself if this is the right subject choice for you!
Your work is not graded; assignments are simply identified as Pass, Fail or Referred. For assignments not passed at first attempt, your tutor will advise on the improvements to be made to obtain a Pass on a reworking. A certificate of achievement will be issued by Focus Awards on successful completion of all the assignments.
No, this is a non-regulated qualification which has been endorsed by Focus Awards under their FQP scheme
The learning materials and accompanying tasks will help you to develop the necessary knowledge and confidence to successfully complete the tutor marked assignments. The tasks are designed to encourage you to apply your knowledge, and help you to develop relevant research and academic writing skills.
Yes, your tutor will ask you to resubmit your assignment and give you some pointers as to where you could improve.
You email your assignments one at a time for marking. This enables your tutor to properly assess the standard and style of your work for each section, and give you feedback which will be used on your next assignment; a process of continuous improvement. On obtaining feedback and comment you will either move on to the next assignment or review and rework the one you submitted.
You will receive login details to our Online Student Community. Here you will be able to access your course materials, contact your tutor, submit your work, and interact with other learners via the online forums.
Your studies should be completed within 12 months, but can be extended for a small fee if your tutor supports your request. As a rough guide, depending on your circumstances and commitment, you can complete your studies in about 100 study hours. There are no other deadlines to meet.
Although a word count is not given for the tutor marked assignments, it is important that you demonstrate to your tutor that you have fully understood the questions; a comprehensive Study Guide is included with your materials. Many students start slowly at first, but your tutor will give guidance to help and encourage you to improve.
Yes, you will need access to email and the internet to access your materials, submit assignments and do research. Most students also find word-processing their assignments is much more convenient than writing by hand.
All of the learning materials are online. You will receive a login to the online student community when you enrol, where you will be able to access the full set of materials and assessment tasks for your course.
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