High demand, limited places - Apply now for September 2025!

With record-breaking applications, many courses for September 2024 were already full by spring time. With an increasing number of school leavers in our local area, the same high demand is expected for September 2025. So apply early to secure your place and avoid disappointment!

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CIMSPA School Sport Coaching and Physical Activity Practitioner - (Advanced) - Level 3

Overview

Please note - This is the coaching route. Please click here to view the fitness route.

This course will provide opportunities to develop advanced coaching skills that are specific towards coaching in primary schools whilst developing inclusive coaching to a wide variety of different groups using the demographic to support your delivery method

Studying a CIMSPA course will allow you to achieve qualifications throughout the course. So, you can start employment within the industry early. Through this course, you will acquire valuable knowledge and skills that will empower you to pursue a fulfilling career in this field. You will develop effective, skills, knowledge, and behaviours to deliver high quality coaching sessions for mixed abilities across all specialisms with a focus within primary schools. Throughout your course, these skills will be closely monitored and evaluated whilst on work placement.

This course will enable you to deliver advanced multi-skills coaching sessions that enhance participation rates whilst supporting individuals to develop their sporting abilities.

By completing this course, you will be well-equipped to thrive in this exciting and fast-paced industry.

Start dates and fees

There will be a kit/uniform to purchase.

Start Date	Code	Annual Fee	Actions
Start Date	Code	Annual Fee	Actions
Sep 2025	1936A1684	FREE	Apply

What will I study?

L3 Sports Leaders
L3 Coaching in the Community
Additional NGB qualifications
Developing and assisting junior coaches
A wide range of enrichment activities related to coaching
Working with groups in the community
Disability coaching.

Work placement is a mandatory part of this course. To gain the most experience in coaching, we highly recommend that you look for opportunities in grass roots coaching, primary school sport and community provisions.

Entry requirements

This course is only available to 16-18 year olds.
Five GCSEs at grade 4-9 including English Language or Maths

OR

Successful completion of the CIMSPA Multiskills Coaching and Physical Activity Practitioner - Level 2 course, and grade 4-9 in GCSE English Language and Maths.

OR

Successful completion of a Level 2 coaching qualification.

If you are not studying a traditional GCSE programme, we accept alternative qualifications like Functional Skills and vocational courses. If you are not planning on sitting GCSE exams, we can also support you with completing an English Language and Maths assessment. Please contact our admissions team for further details:

Study programmes - essential skills for employment

If you're a student between the ages of 16 and 18 (or 19 to 25 with an EHC Plan) we want to make sure you have the best possible chances of landing an awesome job once you finish college.

Students who haven't achieved a grade 4/C in GCSE maths or English to continue studying these subjects while you're here with us. By doing so, you'll be building a strong foundation of skills that will significantly boost your employability in the future.

Think of it as a chance to supercharge your knowledge and abilities. You'll be equipped with the tools necessary to tackle the world beyond college with confidence. Plus, we'll be right here to support you every step of the way.

In addition, to help you gain essential skills for employment, all students aged 19 and under and studying a full-time course with us will take part in our study programmes.