NCFE Level 3 Diploma (540) in Sport and Physical Activity (Sports Coaching)
Ref:
601/8881/9/COA
Sector:
Leisure, Travel and Tourism
Features:
Learning Resources Available, UCAS, Nested Qualification
Registration & certification fee:
£160.50
Level:
Level 3
Minimum entry age:
16
GLH:
540
TQT:
630
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This qualification has been allocated UCAS points. Please refer to the UCAS website for further details of the points allocation and the most up-to-date information.
This qualification is suitable for learners aged 16 and above.
The qualification is designed for learners who want to go on to higher level studies, and is suitable for use within a Study Programme.
It will give learners skills, knowledge and an understanding of the sport and physical activity sector.
What is a nested qualification?
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Support materials
Qualification specification (PDF | 4075 KB)
Qualification specification (Word) (DOCX | 2135 KB)
Features and benefits (PDF | 91 KB)
Learner overview (PDF | 96 KB)
Using UMS to calculate qualification grades (PDF | 126 KB)
Grading calculator (XLSX | 24 KB)
Letter of support - Southampton Solent University (PDF | 220 KB)
Letter of support - University of Sunderland (PDF | 267 KB)
Letter of support - University of Huddersfield (PDF | 363 KB)
Letter of support - London South Bank University (PDF | 310 KB)
Support Handbook (PDF | 327 KB)
Assessment materials
Internal assessment sample tasks (PDF | 157 KB)
Teaching materials
Unit breakdown
Exercise, Health and Lifestyle (J/508/4583)
Preparing for a Career in Sport and Physical Activity (D/508/4637)
Sports Coaching (D/508/4122)
Practical Team Sports (D/508/4587)
Practical Individual Sports (H/508/4588)
Coaching Special Populations (R/508/4635)
Technical and tactical skills in sport (M/508/4593)
Psychology for Sports Performance (K/508/4592)
Analysis of Sports Performance (A/508/4600)
Sports Nutrition (Y/508/4622)
Fitness Testing for Sport and Exercise (H/508/4591)
Assessing Risk in Sport (F/508/4582)
Principles of Anatomy and Physiology (L/508/4584)
The Physiology of Fitness (K/508/4589)
Fitness Training and Programming (D/508/4590 )
The Athlete's Lifestyle (T/508/4594)
Current Issues in Sport (A/508/4595)
Instructing Physical Activity and Exercise (F/508/4596)
Sports Injuries (J/508/4597)
Sport Development (L/508/4598)
Leadership in Sport (R/508/4599)
Ethics and Values in Sport (F/508/4601)
Business in Sport (J/508/4602)
Sport and Exercise Massage (L/508/4603)
Organising Sports Events (R/508/4604)
Applied Strength and Conditioning (D/508/4606)
Personal and Professional Development (D/508/4623)
Performance Management in Sport and Physical Activity Businesses (Y/508/4619)
Work Experience in Sport (Y/508/4586)
Innovation and Enterprise (H/508/4638)
Marketing Skills for Sport and Physical Activity (L/508/4620)