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* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
This course will equip students with the community coaching skills, knowledge and understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the UK community coaching environment. It will also provide insight and understanding into the diversity of roles within community coaching, equipping students with an understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
The awarding body has worked closely with the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) in developing this programme. The Level 4 programme lays the foundations of learning by providing a specialised introduction to coaching in the UK landscape and different coaching functions. Students will gain a wide range of coaching knowledge linked to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios.
By the end of Level 4, students will have sound knowledge of coaching concepts in the UK and be competent in a range of subject-specific skills and general skills relevant to key areas of Sport and Exercise Science.
Those who complete the course will be awarded the Level 4 Higher National Certificate in Community Coaching for England.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate is recognised by Higher Education providers as meeting admission requirements to many relevant Sports and Sport Science related courses, for example:
BA (Hons) Sport & Fitness Studies
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science
BSc (Hons) Sports Studies
BA (Hons) Sport Coaching
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching
BA Sport Development with Coaching
BSc (Hons) Sport Coaching and Performance
BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching and Analysis.
Course Content
Subjects covered in the course include Anatomy & Physiology, Professional Skills, Coaching Practice and Skills Development, Lifestyle Coaching and Community Coaching, to name a few.
Assessment takes place using a variety of methods including assignments, presentations, projects, and case studies. All students will receive regular feedback on their work and progress from their tutors. The qualification will be graded at pass, merit and distinction.
We expect those studying this HTQ to ensure they have a Level 3 in a related subject, as well as GCSE maths and English at a Grade C/4 or above. We welcome interest from mature students who may not have the formal qualifications expected, but a wealth of experience in a related subject.
