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Sports Coaching Diploma

Level 3 Diploma | CPD Accredited | Free PDF & Hardcopy Certificate | Free Retake Exam | Lifetime Access


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Summary

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£12 inc VAT (was £14)
Offer ends 31 March 2025
Study method
Online
Duration
4 hours · Self-paced
Access to content
Lifetime access
Qualification
No formal qualification
CPD
10 CPD hours / points
Certificates
  • Digital certificate - Free
  • Hard copy certificate - Free
Additional info
  • Exam(s) / assessment(s) is included in price
  • Tutor is available to students

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Overview

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[Updated 2025]

Imagine turning your passion for sports into a career where you inspire, lead, and make a real impact. Sports are at the heart of culture and community, and skilled sports coaches are in high demand. With the sports coaching industry expected to grow by 7% over the next decade, now is the perfect time to level up your knowledge and skills. Picture yourself earning between £25,000 to £50,000 per year with even more opportunities as you gain experience and specialize.

Our Sports Coaching Diploma Level 3 is designed to take your love for sports to the next level. This course provides you with everything you need to become a standout coach, from mastering key coaching fundamentals to learning advanced techniques in athlete motivation and fitness. With in-depth modules covering sports psychology, nutrition, injury prevention, and rehabilitation, you’ll gain a complete understanding of what it takes to guide athletes safely and effectively.

You'll also dive into topics like coaching for popular sports, managing children and parents in sports, supporting women in sports, and upholding sports ethics, preparing you for the real-world challenges of coaching. By the end, you’ll be ready to make a difference, whether you’re coaching at a local level or aiming to work with professional teams.

This diploma is more than just learning—it’s the first step towards an exciting career in sports coaching. Take this opportunity to grow, motivate others, and build a future doing what you love. Don’t wait enroll today and start your journey to becoming a coach who inspires!

Learning Outcomes

  • Explore the roles and responsibilities
  • Understand sports first aid.
  • Gain in-depth knowledge of wellness and fitness.
  • Deepen your understanding of sports coaching.
  • Strengthen your knowledge of diet and nutrition.
  • Have an in-depth understanding of child health and safety.
  • Gain an excellent understanding of Life coaching.

Key Features

  • Accredited by CPD
  • Instant e-certificate
  • Fully online, interactive Sports Coaching course with audio voiceover
  • Self-paced learning and laptop, tablet, smartphone-friendly
  • 24/7 Learning Assistance
  • Discounts on bulk purchases

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  • Designed Specifically To Meet The Needs Of Corporate Training Programs
  • Industry-standard Course Lengths Aligned With Market Standards
  • Trusted By 10,000+ Businesses Worldwide
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  • Strategic Alignment With Business Goals
  • Data-driven Insights And Industry Benchmarks To Adapt Training To Evolving Needs
  • Current & Relevant Content Regularly Updated To Stay Relevant

Additional Gifts

  • Free Life Coaching Course

Enrol now in this sports coaching course to excel!

Certificates

Digital certificate

Digital certificate - Included

Once you’ve successfully completed your course, you will immediately be sent a FREE digital certificate.

Hard copy certificate

Hard copy certificate - Included

Also, you can have your FREE printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99 in the UK).
For all international addresses outside of the United Kingdom, the delivery fee for a hardcopy certificate will be only £10.
Our certifications have no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

CPD

10 CPD hours / points
Accredited by The CPD Certification Service

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Description

You will learn from this Sports Coaching course how to motivate and empower your clients, set them individual goals, as well as train them to reach their full physical peak and overcome injury.

This Sports Coaching course includes case studies and anecdotal accounts of practice that are designed for those with no previous experience. Fast track your career today and get qualified to start your own business.

Course Curriculum:

Module 1. Introduction

  • Introduction
  • Responsibilities
  • Skills for Sports Coaching
  • Developing Philosophy
  • Determining Objectives
  • Diverse Athletes

Module 2. Psychological, Motivational, and Behavioural Training for Sports

  • Psychological Factors and Performance Excellence
  • Mental Skills Training
  • The MST Approach
  • Motivating Athletes
  • Stress Management
  • Enhancing the Athletes Self-Confidence
  • Principles of Behaviour

Module 3. Techniques for Sports Coaching

  • The Games Approach
  • Teaching Technical Skills
  • Teaching Tactical Skills
  • Planning for Teaching

Module 4. Physical Fitness and Training

  • Training for Energy Fitness
  • Training for Muscular Fitness
  • Fuelling Your Athletes
  • Battling Drugs

Module 5. Management Skills for a Sports Coach

  • Managing the Team
  • Managing the Coach-Athlete Relationship
  • Eight Reasons Kids Drop Out of Sports
  • Risk Management

Module 6. Sports Coaching for Popular Sports

  • Cricket
  • Football
  • Tennis
  • Rugby
  • Swimming
  • Some Other Popular Sports in the United Kingdom

Module 7. Nutrition Concerns for Athletes

  • Energy and Macronutrient Intakes and Recommendations
  • Eating Before, During, and After the Event
  • Nutrition in Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

Module 8. Sports Injury Prevention and Rehabilitation

  • Injury Prevention
  • Muscle Injuries
  • Bone Injuries

Module 9. Children and Parents in Sports

  • The Role of Sports in the Relationship
  • The Role of Parents on a Game Day

Module 10. Women Sports

  • Introduction
  • Women’s Participation in Sports
  • Possible Explanations
  • Commentary

Module 11. Sports and Ethical Practice

  • Introduction
  • Problem Areas
  • Codes of Ethics and Codes of Conduct
  • Anecdotal accounts of practice in Professional Sport

Accreditation

All of our courses are fully accredited, including this Sports Coaching Course, providing you with up-to-date skills and knowledge and helping you to become more competent and effective in Sports Coaching.

Certification

Once you’ve successfully completed your Sports Coaching Course, you will immediately be sent a digital certificate. Also, you can have your printed certificate delivered by post (shipping cost £3.99). Our Sports Coaching Course certification has no expiry dates, although we do recommend that you renew them every 12 months.

Assessment

At the end of the course, there will be an online assessment, which you will need to pass to complete the course.

Who is this course for?

This Sports Coaching Course can be taken by anyone who wants to understand more about the topic. With the aid of this course, you will be able to grasp the fundamental knowledge and ideas. Additionally, this Sports Coaching Course is ideal for:

  • Sports Coaching
  • Sports Management
  • Sports Agents

Requirements

Learners do not require any prior qualifications to enrol on this Sports Coaching Course. You just need to have an interest in Sports Coaching Course.

Career path

After completing this Sports Coaching Course you will have a variety of careers to choose from. The following job sectors of Sports Coaching Course are:

  • Sports Coach / Teaching Assistant: £75.59 - £85.59 per day
  • Behaviour Mentor: £75.00 - £110.00 per day
  • Sports and Exercise Tutor: £31.00 - £35.00 per hour
  • PE Teacher: £140.00 - £200.00 per day

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Gavin asked:

Hi there, I am Head of PE at a secondary school and would like an more information on the course in how it can be delivered to year 11's (15/16 yrs)?

Answer:

Dear Gavin, This course is delivered online and is a self-paced course. Learners need to have devices and internet connections to be online to do the course. Thank you.

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Matt asked:

what does level 3 mean is it the same level as A-levels and is this course recognised by universities

Answer:

Dear Matt, The level 3 or intermediate-level course is designed for self-improvement and skill development. The course is not recognised by the Universities as it does not provide any academic qualifications. Thanks.

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Max Porter asked:

Hello, I’d like to know who the course provider is ?

Answer:

Hello Max, Thank you for your question. This course is provided by Training Express.

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