Pearson Education Ltd · RQF Level 3
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
You don’t just earn this. You learn to use it, one-to-one, on your own real work.
- LevelRQF Level 3
- Guided learning1,080 hours
- Units in this qualification25
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What each unit actually teaches you to do
BTEC Nationals are level 3 vocational qualifications that provide specialist, work-related learning in a range of sectors.
These are the units Pearson Education Ltd registers against this qualification. It is a catalogue, not a syllabus. Which of them you take depends on the combination the qualification requires, and that is set by the awarding body rather than by us. Every unit here is regulated, and every one you earn is yours to keep.
Anatomy and Physiology in SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the function of the musculoskeletal system and analyse how it responds to exercise.
- Examine the function of the cardiovascular system and analyse how it responds to exercise.
- Examine the function of the respiratory system and analyse how it responds to exercise.
- Explore the different types of energy systems and analyse how they are used in exercise.
Applied Coaching SkillsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Assess participant needs and goals to inform the development of a coaching programme
- Plan a sport coaching programme that is tailored to the needs of the participants
- Lead a coaching programme, demonstrating effective communication and motivational skills
- Monitor progress and adapt the coaching programme based on participant feedback and performance
Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure IndustryReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the organisation of the sport and active leisure industry and its provision in the UK, considering different sectors and roles.
- Investigate a range of careers in the sport and active leisure industry, identifying required skills and qualifications.
- Explore recruitment processes for a specific job role in the sport and active leisure industry, including application and interview techniques.
- Reflect on own performance in a simulated or real recruitment process to prepare for a career in the sport and active leisure industry, identifying areas for improvement.
Corporate Social Responsibility in SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore CSR issues in relation to sports organisations/businesses and individuals.
- Explore the benefits and drawbacks for sports organisations/businesses and individuals of adopting a CSR policy.
- Investigate the CSR of an organisation/business and its impact on the community.
Developing Coaching SkillsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the various responsibilities associated with the role of an assistant coach in different sporting contexts.
- Prepare well-structured and engaging sport and activity sessions, taking into account participant needs and safety considerations.
- Explore and develop a range of assistant coaching skills, including communication, motivation, and feedback techniques.
- Review sport and activity sessions effectively as an assistant coach, identifying areas for improvement and reflecting on personal performance.
Ethical and Current Issues in SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the ethical considerations and principles that underpin sport and physical activity, including fair play, integrity, and respect.
- Explore the positive and negative effects of media coverage and influence on sport and physical activity, considering its impact on participation and perception.
- Understand how current issues, such as doping, inequality, and sustainability, affect sports participation and the wider sporting landscape.
Fitness TestingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine a range of laboratory-based fitness tests
- Examine a range of field-based fitness tests
- Use health screening techniques for a specified purpose
- Use fitness tests for a specified purpose
- Interpret the results of fitness tests for a specified purpose
- Interpret the results of health screening techniques for a specified purpose
Fitness TrainingReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the components of fitness training, different training methods, and the benefits of each for various fitness goals.
- Plan and prepare a safe and effective fitness training programme for a specified purpose, considering individual needs and risk assessments.
- Deliver and monitor a fitness training programme, providing guidance and support to participants while tracking their progress and making necessary adjustments.
Functional Sports MassageReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the importance of the sports massage profession and its role in supporting sports performers.
- Undertake a thorough client consultation and assessment process specifically tailored for a sports performer, identifying their needs and goals.
- Carry out a range of sports massage techniques on a sports performer, adapting the treatment to their individual requirements and the demands of their sport.
Health, Wellbeing and SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the importance of physical activity and sport for overall health and wellbeing, considering the benefits for physical, mental, and social health.
- Investigate the importance of physical health, including the role of nutrition, exercise, and lifestyle choices in maintaining a healthy body and preventing disease.
- Explore the concepts of mental health and social wellbeing, considering the factors that contribute to positive mental health and the importance of social connections.
- Undertake health and wellbeing screening procedures, accurately record data, and provide constructive feedback to individuals to support them in improving their overall health status.
Influence of Technology in Sport and Physical ActivityReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore how different types of technology, including equipment, software, and data analysis tools, are used in sport and physical activity.
- Explore the role of technology in improving sport and physical activity performance and experience, considering its impact on training, competition, and rehabilitation.
- Propose a strategy to improve performance or enhance the experience in a selected sport or physical activity through the effective application of relevant technology.
Marketing CommunicationsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the purpose of marketing communications in achieving marketing aims and objectives.
- Investigate marketing communications techniques to raise awareness and boost revenue.
- Present a marketing communications plan to a client for a specific product or service.
Nutrition for Physical PerformanceReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the fundamental concepts of nutrition, hydration, diet, and digestion and their interrelationship.
- Explore the principles of energy intake and expenditure in relation to sports and physical activity, considering individual needs and performance goals.
- Investigate the relevant legislation, guidance, and procedures associated with anti-doping in sport, including prohibited substances and testing protocols.
- Produce a personalised diet and hydration plan to effectively support the demands of a selected sport or physical activity, justifying the choices made with reference to nutritional principles.
Organising Events in Sport and Physical ActivitiesReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the various considerations involved in organising sport and physical activity events.
- Plan and promote a sport or physical activity event, taking into account relevant factors.
- Deliver a planned sport or physical activity event, adhering to safety guidelines and organisational procedures.
Practical Sports ApplicationReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the skills, techniques and tactics required to participate effectively in selected sports
- Apply skills, techniques and tactics in both an individual and a team sport setting
- Review own and other individuals’ performance in an individual and a team sport to identify areas for future development and improvement
Research Project in SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Propose a research project in sport
- Apply investigation skills for a research project in sport
- Draw conclusions from a research project in sport
Rules, Regulations and Officiating in SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the rules of a selected sport
- Explore the laws of a selected sport
- Explore the regulations of a selected sport
- Explore the roles and responsibilities of the officials involved in a selected sport
- Explore the performance of officials in a selected sport
- Officiate effectively in a selected sport
School Sport DeliveryReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore physical education within a school setting
- Explore school sport within a school setting
- Explore physical activity within a school setting
- Examine the responsibilities for safeguarding the welfare of children
- Examine the responsibilities for safeguarding the welfare of young people
- Examine the responsibilities for safeguarding own welfare
- Examine strategies for safeguarding the welfare of children
- Examine strategies for safeguarding the welfare of young people
- Examine strategies for safeguarding own welfare
- Plan a physical education programme
- Deliver a physical education programme
- Review the planning of a physical education programme
- Review the delivery of a physical education programme
Self-Employment in Sport and Physical ActivityReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the opportunities and challenges of self-employment within the sports, fitness, and outdoor activities industry, considering legal and financial aspects.
- Design a comprehensive strategy for self-employment in the sports, fitness, and outdoor activities industry, including marketing, pricing, and operational plans.
- Present and review the feasibility of the self-employment strategy, evaluating its potential for success and identifying areas for refinement.
Sport DevelopmentReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine key concepts and principles in sport development
- Explore the key providers and stakeholders involved in sport development initiatives
- Investigate sport development in practice through case studies and real-world examples
Sport and Leisure Facility OperationsReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Examine the aims, objectives and resources of selected sports and leisure facilities.
- Explore the services and products offered by selected sports and leisure facilities.
- Demonstrate the operational skills needed for working in sports and leisure facilities.
Sporting InjuriesReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore different types and causes of common sporting injuries, analysing how they affect sports performers' physical and psychological well-being.
- Explore risk factors for common sporting injuries, and evaluate strategies for their effective management and prevention in various sporting contexts.
- Develop treatment and rehabilitation programmes for common sporting injuries, considering individual needs and evidence-based practices.
Sports PsychologyReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the effect of personality on sports performance
- Explore the effect of motivation on sports performance
- Explore the relationship between stress and sports performance
- Explore the relationship between anxiety and sports performance
- Explore the relationship between arousal and sports performance
- Explore the relationship between team dynamics and sports performance
- Plan a psychological skills training programme to enhance sports performance
Sports TourismReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the characteristics and the economic, social and environmental impact of sports tourism.
- Investigate the opportunities, demand and requirements for a sport tourism enterprise.
- Develop and present a plan for a sports tourism enterprise.
Technical and Tactical Skills in SportReal unit · Pearson Education Ltd
What you'll be able to do
- Explore the technical skills demanded by selected sports
- Explore the tactics demanded by selected sports
- Investigate the technical ability of elite sports performers
- Investigate the tactical ability of elite sports performers
- Review own technical ability for a selected sport
- Review own tactical ability for a selected sport
The honest bit
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Every credit is a stamp you keep
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Each stamp is a real unit registered against this qualification.
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Where these credits take you
A qualification is never a dead end here. See the jobs its credits open, the national occupational standards its units map to, and the future skills they quietly build.
- Contribute to developing and maintaining ethics, regulations and requirements for sport
- Create opportunities for audiences to experience products and services
- Evaluate marketing communications performance
- Evaluate or test marketing communications concepts and solutions
- Manage oneself as an official at the elite level in sport
Where this can lead
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Skills it covers
What the job actually needs. These are the standards the units are built against, in the words employers and awarding bodies already use for the work itself.
How you’ll actually learn this
One-to-one, on your own real work
A qualification is usually something done to you: sit the class, sit the exam, hope it sticks. Here it’s the opposite. You learn it one-to-one with a companion, on your own real work, and you keep going until you can use it, not just recall it.
Applied to your work in any of these jobs
Learners will examine the anatomy and physiology of the musculoskeletal, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems and their responses to exercise. The unit also explores energy systems and injury prevention relevant to sport and physical activity.
- Remember
- Understand
- Apply
- Analyse
- Evaluate
- Create
Built for Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
25 units in this credential, in the order it lists them, awarded by Pearson Education Ltd.
- Anatomy and Physiology in Sport
- Applied Coaching Skills
- Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
- Corporate Social Responsibility in Sport
- Developing Coaching Skills
- Ethical and Current Issues in Sport
and 19 more in the full unit list below.
One to one, not one to many
No two people run this the same way
A course is written once and handed to everyone. This is assembled around you, and keeps changing as it learns you. Five things it reads, and what each one changes.
- Your actual work Every unit is taught against a live piece of your own work, not a worked example from a textbook.
- What you already know The first conversation finds your starting point, so you skip what you can already do and spend the time on what you cannot.
- The conditions you learn under Not a learning-styles quiz. The evidence does not support those. The dimensions the research does back, read once and used to shape the plan.
- How far you got last time It picks up mid-thought. The tutor knows what you said, what you struggled with, and what it asked you to try.
- Which tutor suits the moment Twelve of them, each for a different kind of thinking. The one who walks you through a first idea is not the one who stress-tests it.
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Why it sticks
Most courses stop at remembering
There’s a well-known ladder of how deeply you learn something, called Bloom’s Taxonomy. Most courses get you up the first two rungs: you remember some facts, you pass a test, you forget it. Real skill lives at the top. Judging, deciding, creating. And this isn’t a generic ladder: every rung has a named Zavmo tutor who walks you up it.
- 6CreateThe Creative Catalyst
- 5EvaluateThe Evidence Evaluator
- 4AnalyseThe Analyst
- 3ApplyThe Coach
- 2UnderstandThe Connector
- 1RememberThe Builder
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Why the companion is worth £70 a month
You’re not paying for the units. They’re regulated, and the same wherever you earn them. You’re paying for the one thing that decides whether you actually get there: a companion that makes them stick, on your real work.
That is one-to-one on this qualification, every day, on the work you already do, for £70 a month. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it. Billed monthly, cancel any time and billing stops.
Earned on your own work, taught to the top.
Everything you just read, learned one-to-one on the job you already do. Your first module is free, so you can see the teaching before you pay for any of it.
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