
COURSE OVERVIEW
The School Sports Coach Programme equips coaches to design and deliver coaching plans focused on developing children's psychomotor skills and broader physical education standards, aligned with the Department for Education’s National Curriculum. Coaches assess children's cognitive, social, emotional, and physical needs to set education targets and create holistic curriculum plans. Collaboration with key stakeholders; children, parents, teachers, SENCOs, and local authorities are central to ensuring comprehensive support for each child's overall development.
Level 4 Certificate in
School Sports Coach Apprenticeship
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APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD
ON PROGRAMME DURATION
END POINT ASSESSMENT DURATION
TOTAL DURATION
Level 2 Intermediate
14 Months
16 Months


2 Months

DELIVERY MODEL
END POINT ASSESSMENT TASKS
BECOME AN APPRENTICE
Blended
Practical Observation,
Presentation with Q&A,
Panel Interview
£6,000
Community Activator Coaches will deliver engaging sport & physical activity sessions to a variety of groups, while also promoting health and well-being within their communities.
Safe Coaching Practice: They will learn essential health and safety practices, risk management, and safeguarding to create a secure coaching environment for all participants.
Participants Needs: They will understand how to cater to diverse participant groups, tailoring your approach to different ages, abilities, and backgrounds for inclusive and effective coaching.
Planning, Delivery & Evaluation: They will understand how to cater to diverse participant groups, tailoring your approach to different ages, abilities, and backgrounds for inclusive and effective coaching.
Working Collaboratively: They will develop the ability to work effectively with colleagues, community partners, and other professionals to enhance the impact of your coaching.
Project Planning: They will master the fundamentals of planning and executing community-based projects, from initial ideas to successful implementation.
Behaviours: They will focus on key professional behaviours like leadership, communication, and ethical practice, essential for effective community engagement and coaching.
End Point Assessment Preparation: They will prepare for their final assessment with dedicated guidance, ensuring you’re confident in demonstrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course.
In-person Masterclass sessions: Hands-on training led by experts, offering practical insights and real-world skills through face-to-face interaction.
Virtual Webinars: Live, online sessions where they can engage with their tutor, ask questions, and learn remotely from any location.
Group Learning Forums: Collaborative spaces for them to discuss, share experiences, and learn with other participants in a guided group setting.
Dedicated Skills Coach: A personal mentor who provides ongoing support, guidance, and tailored feedback to help them reach their learning goal.
Online Portfolio: A digital platform where you can track progress, upload assignments, and showcase their work throughout the training programme.
Assessments: Evaluations designed to measure their knowledge, skills and behaviours, ensuring you meet the required competencies of the programme.
Upon achievement, learners will receive certification to deliver sport & physical activity sessions. They will be eligible for membership in CIMSPA (Chartered Institute for Management in Sport and Physical Activity). They can further progress to a Community Sport and Health Officer or Sports Coach programme upon completion.
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Level 2 Community Activator Coach
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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi Skills
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Will work as Activators, Activity Leaders and Community Workers within their communities.
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APPRENTICESHIP STANDARD
ON PROGRAMME DURATION
END POINT ASSESSMENT DURATION
TOTAL DURATION
Level 4 Higher
18 Months
24 Months


6 Months

DELIVERY MODEL
END POINT ASSESSMENT TASKS
FUNDING VALUE
Blended
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Coaching Session Plan & Practical Observation with Questioning
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Work Based Project and Presentation with Questioning
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Professional Discussion Underpinned by a Portfolio
£9,000

The School Sports Coach will deliver engaging sessions through sport and physical activities within a school environment.
Coaching Strategies and Philosophy: They will cover the development of a personal coaching philosophy and strategies to effectively engage and motivate students in a school setting.
Organisational Structure: They will focus on understanding the structure of educational institutions and sports organisations, and how to navigate within them to support the coaching role.
Curriculum and Programme Design: This will teach them how to design sports programs and curricula that align with the educational objectives of schools, ensuring they meet both physical and academic development goals.
Inclusive Practice: They will address strategies for creating inclusive sports environments, catering to diverse student needs, including those with disabilities or varying levels of ability.
Facilitating Development and Skills Acquisition: They will focus on the methods to help students acquire physical and mental skills through coaching, including goal-setting and progression planning.
Context, Culture and Policy: They will explore the broader cultural and policy context in which sports coaching takes place within schools, including government guidelines and school policies on physical education.
Profiling: They will look at assessing and analysing the needs and abilities of students to create personalised coaching plans that enhance their development.
Planning and Preparing for Schools Coaching Sessions: They will focus on lesson planning, ensuring sessions are well-structured, engaging, and effective for the learning and development of school students.
Delivering and Evaluating Schools Coaching Sessions: They will learn how to execute coaching sessions effectively and how to evaluate the outcomes to improve future coaching sessions.
End Point Assessment Preparation: They will prepare for your final assessment with dedicated guidance, ensuring you’re confident in demonstrating the knowledge and skills gained throughout the course.
In-person Masterclass sessions: Hands-on training led by experts, offering practical insights and real-world skills through face-to-face interaction.
Virtual Webinars: Live, online sessions where they can engage with their tutor, ask questions, and learn remotely from any location.
Group Learning Forums: Collaborative spaces for them to discuss, share experiences, and learn with other participants in a guided group setting.
Dedicated Skills Coach: A personal mentor who provides ongoing support, guidance, and tailored feedback to help them reach their learning goal.
Online Portfolio: A digital platform where you can track progress, upload assignments, and showcase their work throughout the training programme.
Assessments: Evaluations designed to measure their knowledge, skills and behaviours, ensuring you meet the required competencies of the programme.
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Level 4 Sports Coach
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Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi Skills
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Will work as School Sports Coach in a Primary or Secondary setting within schools.
WHAT YOU CAN EXPECT FROM FUTURE TRAINING
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Industry-Relevant Training: Developed in collaboration with industry experts to ensure relevance and effectiveness
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Experienced Trainers: Learn from professionals with extensive field experience
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Flexible Learning Options: Various training formats to accommodate your schedule and learning style
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Supportive Environment: Personalised support and guidance throughout your apprenticeship
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Free Recruitment Service: We will provide a free recruitment service by sourcing applicants for your vacancies at no charge to the business
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Accreditation and Ofsted Rating: Accredited and have been recognised with a "Good" rating by Ofsted
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Relevant Qualifications Awarded: Learners will receive relevant qualifications funded by us to support the apprenticeship programme








