Sport Studies Development Centres (Football, Rugby or Basketball) Level 3

The course includes a broad range of elements, and will give you the choice to study other sports areas at university such as sports coaching or sports development. The skills you’ll develop on this course open up a wide range of career opportunities in sport such as

• Health and fitness
• High level sports coaching
• Sports research
• Sports therapy.

The Development Centre is expertly managed by a team of highly qualified professionals and will provide you with visible pathways into professional and semi–professional football, rugby, basketball or coaching.

If you’re looking to develop your sport skills and playing ability for a future career or coaching role in either football, rugby or basketball, then this course is the one for you!

Equivalent to three A Levels, this nationally recognised qualification will provide you with the essential knowledge, understanding and skills needed to prepare for employment within the wide ranging sports industry, whilst at the same time developing skills in your chosen sport.

You’ll have the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life, whether you’re looking to go straight into employment and take your first steps on the career ladder, or progress onto higher study at University level.

The Development Centre is a two–year programme including top class coaching from a team of qualified coaches as well as the opportunity to gain a level 3 qualification in sport studies.

As part of the programme you will be participating in weekly games in the Association of Colleges league, regional tournaments and National Cup competitions and in addition you'll also coach young children and gain an appropriate coaching qualification.

Topics covered on the course will include:

• Principles of anatomy and physiology in sport,
• Fitness training and programming
• Coaching, sports injuries and sports massage.

You may also have the opportunity to study for additional qualifications such as:

• YMCA Level 2 Gym Instructor 
• 1st4Sport Level 1 Award in Strength & Conditioning.