Level 4Higher · HNC/Cert HE
Sports coach
Use sports knowledge and skills to create and deliver coaching programmes.
Typical duration
1y 6m
Training funded
up to £9,000
Route
Health and science
Standard ref
ST0770
Role overview
This Level 4 apprenticeship trains sports coaches to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions that help participants improve their performance, skills, and enjoyment of sport. Apprentices develop professional coaching practice across a range of contexts including community, club, and performance environments. It can lead to roles as a Head Coach, Performance Coach, or Coaching Development Officer.
Careers this apprenticeship leads to
Salary progression, top employers and day-to-day reality for the roles this standard prepares you for.
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