About the course

This apprenticeship standard has three pathway options:

1. SCHOOL SPORT COACHES: collaborate with teachers to develop pupils’ mastery of psychomotor skills by applying a whole child approach in their coaching. They work in all categories of school and registered childcare environments.

2. COMMUNITY SPORT COACHES: motivate and engage people of all ages and abilities in community sports and physical activity settings. Community sport includes local authority, charity and national governing body of sport community initiatives or clubs.

3. HIGH PERFORMANCE SPORT COACHES: develop athletes and players in high-performance settings, including those on talent or development pathways, national or international programmes, professional or podium environments.

Start Date/s

01/08/2025

Entry Requirements

Employers will set their own entry criteria however it is suggested that applicants would already have substantial coaching experiences and qualifications at level 2 and/or level 3

Assessment

Work based project and presentation with questioning - Coaching Session Plan and Practical Observation with Questioning - Professional discussion underpinned by a portfolio

Careers & Progression

Typical job titles would include, club coach, community coach, performance/pathway/podium coach, school coach, talent development coach. This standard aligns with the following professional recognition: The Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA) for Level 4