Sports / Movement Science

Course summary

Our Extended Diploma in Sports Development, Coaching, and Fitness, Level 3, prepares you for a future in one of the UK’s most successful industries. Our courses offer excellent progression to universities and promote strong links with local employers. Our courses are delivered by lecturers with years of elite industry experience in modern specialist sports environments. The main aim of our course is to develop your understanding and knowledge of the roles, responsibilities, skills, and techniques involved in sports coaching and development. You will learn the importance of good nutrition and fitness testing, and take part in a wide variety of team and individual sporting activities that will allow you to demonstrate your practical skills. Your coaching skills will be enhanced through a well-developed external work placement program where your 30 hours of work experience or voluntary work will be evidenced. Students will also have the opportunity to join the Worcester Football Academy. The Worcester Football Academy is open to those students who have a passion and talent for playing football. You will have the opportunity to train and play football while gaining your qualification. Discipline and self-motivation are essential. Entry into the Football Academy is based on pre-season trials. In recent seasons the Football Academy has had many successes; reaching the semi-finals of the National Colleges Cup twice, winning leagues, and having players sign contracts at professional and semi-professional clubs. Moreover, Heart of Worcestershire College has teamed up with Freedom Leisure and Worcester City Council to develop new sports facilities exclusively for our students at Perdiswell Leisure Club. Facilities include fitness studios, a football pitch, and bespoke teaching classrooms. Our Sports students will be using the state-of-the-art facilities for their lessons, enjoying a modern, bespoke learning environment. Furthermore, our students will have the opportunity to undertake work placements within Freedom Leisure, giving them the best chance to develop their skills and become ready for employment in the sports and leisure industry.