Sports Coaching and Football Management Level 3

Course code: OSC1085

Gain everything you need to know about sports coaching and football management, from home!

Understand the role and techniques of the Sports Coach
Discover the anatomy and physiology relevant to sports coaching
Learn coaching for special populations
Study the ethics and theories of effective coaching
Understand the history of football and the influence of current issues upon the media
Recognise and develop the differing roles within football management
Understand and develop a range of coaching styles to fit individual player needs
Develop a range of leadership skills and abilities

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All course materials will be delivered to you by post or email, so it couldn’t be easier. Our experienced and friendly tutors will help you every step of the way.

You may start at any time and have a full year to complete your studies, so you can work at your own pace. Completed coursework can be delivered by post or via email, so handing in an assignment is simple.

Course Duration

Up to 2 years.

Study Hours

Approximately 160 hours.

Course Outcome

Sports Coaching and Football Management Level 3.

Entry Requirements

There are no specific entry requirements for this course.

Assessment

Tutor-marked assignments.

Sports Coaching Level 3

Unit 1

What Is Sports Coaching?

Definition of sports coaching
Skills required to be a good sports coach
Different roles of a sports coach
Developing a coaching philosophy
A team philosophy

Unit 2

Essential Anatomy and Physiology for Coaching

The skeleton
Joints
Different types of joints
Strains
Sprains
The muscular system
The respiratory system

Unit 3

Coaching Methods and Models

The SMARTER goal-setting model
The seven C’s of coaching credibility
The GROW model
The application of the GROW model to sports

Unit 4

Coaching for Special Populations

What is a special population?
Primary-level coaching methods
Secondary-level coaching methods
Apply coaching techniques to special population groups

Unit 5

Understanding the Athlete

Identity
Developmentalism
Disability and athletic identity
Identity, self-perception and performance
Evaluation

Unit 6

Ethics and Sports Coaching

What is meant by 'ethics'?
The ten ethical areas in sports coaching
Working within ethical frameworks
Identifying specific coaching frameworks

Football Management Level 3

Unit 1

Football and Society

Development and historic background
Current issues
Role in media

Unit 2

Principles of Teaching and Coaching

Sports coaching
Roles and skills of a sports coach
Coaching styles

Unit 3

Fitness for Football

CV training approaches
Fitness tests
Fitness

Unit 4

Sports Development

Sports coach UK
Framework for coaching
Sports development continuum

Unit 5

Leadership and Management Skills

Group dynamics
Effective teamwork
Leadership
Theories

Unit 6

Management Challenges

Administration within football
Disputes and conflict
Roles

Assessment

This course is assessed by a series of written assignments. These assignments will then be sent and marked by your tutor. There is no external examination required for this course.

Course Duration

Once enrolled, you will have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course), which will allow you to work at your own pace, without the pressure of tight deadlines. You will also receive 12 months tutor support for each course, so you can feel confident that you’ll get the help you need. Studying around your work and family commitments has never been easier.

Study Method

This course is designed for distance learning at home or at work. Students will receive a course pack containing all study materials or online materials, as well as full tutor support by email. So help is only a click away!

Course Outcomes

At the end of this course successful learners will receive a Certificate of Achievement from ABC Awards and Certa Awards and a Learner Unit Summary (which lists the components the learner has completed as part of the course).

Awarding Body

This course has been endorsed by ABC Awards and Certa Awards for its high-quality. This course is not regulated by Ofqual and is not an accredited qualification. We will be able to advise you on any further recognition, for example progression routes into further and/or higher education. For further information please visit the Learner FAQs on the ABC Awards and Certa Awards website.
This course has been benchmarked at Level 3 against level descriptors published by Ofqual, to indicate the depth of knowledge and understanding that you would expect at this level.

What skills are needed to enrol onto this course?

You do not need any previous knowledge to enrol onto this course.

Is there a time limit for the completion of this course?

You may start at any time and have two years to complete this bundle (one year per course). This bundle is truly flexible and adaptable around your lifestyle.

What is included in the cost of my course?

Dedicated personal tutor support
Dedicated student support
Assignment marking and feedback
FREE CV critique service
FREE employability guide to help you impress future employers
FREE XO Student Discounts card
* Comprehensive study guide
* Exclusive Open Study College Pen
* Student study planner
* Three colour highlighter
* Student notebook
* Document wallet

* Not included with the online study option

Are there any additional costs?

No, everything you need is included in the price!

How will I get my work assessed?

You will send your work to your personal course tutor for them to mark and return to you. On successful completion of the course you will be awarded your Sports Coaching Level 3 and Football Management Level 3 Certificates.

What happens if I lose my course pack?

It's not a problem. We offer a course replacement service, so if you get into trouble and your course pack is lost or damaged, our Student Support Team can provide you with a new set of materials for a one-time additional fee.

What if I still have questions?

That's not a problem. We want to make sure you’re 100% confident about enrolling on the course and starting your study. So, just give our Student Adviser Team a call on 03300 563 100 and they’ll do their best to help.