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Sports Coach Apprenticeship

A Sports Coach will use extensive sports knowledge to deliver an engaging coaching programme to progress its participants.

Course Information

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  • Course Type Apprenticeship
  • Subject Area Sport and Fitness
  • Qualification Apprenticeship
  • Study Mode: 1 day a week (roll on roll off)
  • Course Level Level 4
  • Location Victoria House
  • Course Length 18 months
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Overview

This Apprenticeship will allow you to learn how to use extensive sports knowledge to deliver an engaging coaching programme to progress its participants.

You will:

  • Create and develop your own coaching philosophy then continually develop and carry out a self-review
  • Collaborate with industry-wide team members to deliver the most effective coaching services to its participants
  • Constantly review coaching strategies and evaluate the pros and cons regarding enjoyment and sports performance
  • Build trust with the participants and develop sessions to tailor to their individual needs to help them reach their targets/goals
  • Promote positive well-being for the participants to help with any potential stressful situations

Next steps: You could become a high performance coach, community coach and school coach.

Entry Requirements

Every employer is different and therefore the entry requirements can vary. As a guide, you ideally need GCSE grade 4 in English Language and Maths. However, we will work with you and  provide additional support to help you achieve their requirements, either prior to your Apprenticeship or during the delivery of your programme.

Facilities

This Apprenticeship takes place in Exwick Sports Pavillion/Victoria house in Exeter.

We have outstanding sports and fitness facilities. The Exwick Sports Pavilion features playing fields, rugby and football pitches, including a full size 3G astroturf pitch and tennis facilities.

In addition we also have a high specification, purpose built Sports Hall including a well equipped fitness centre and dance studio.

Apprentices have access to all facilities across the College. These include the College Learning Resource Centres (LRCs) and the College Gym.

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What our students think?

“I’ve always had a passion for sport, health and fitness and so the Personal Training Apprenticeship was an obvious choice for me! When you pick a course that you have a real interest in, it makes learning so much easier. It was really nice to be part of a group of like-minded people who all... Read more >

Ben

University of Exeter, Level 3 Personal Training Apprenticeship

“The Apprentices bring a real passion and enthusiasm into the department. It’s given us an opportunity to provide training that we otherwise would not have been able to provide, and helps us support both health and fitness, as well as the operational elements of the business.” Apprenticeships provide a great way to review skills gaps... Read more >

Richard

Operations Manager at the University of Exeter Sport

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