Football Coaching (Newcastle United Foundation) - Level 3

This is a two year course that leads to either a Level 3 Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. You will be placed on a programme depending on your grades. 

Level 3 Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

• 4 GCSEs at grade 4 or above

Including:

• 1 GCSE grade 3 in English or maths

• 1 GCSE grade 4 in English or maths

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development 

• 6 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and maths

Please note: As you will be playing on the NUF Men's football team as part of this course, we can only accept applications from men.

This is a two-year course, and you can achieve a qualification after completion of each year.

Please note that progression from year 1 to year 2 is not automatic. You will need to successfully pass the qualification, have attendance above 93% for each component of your programme, and your conduct during the academic year must be in line with Newcastle College's Student Code of Conduct.

Diploma Pathway

In year one you will receive either a Level 3 Extended Certificate Sports Coaching and Development or Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Extended Diploma Pathway

In year two you will receive either a Level 3 National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development or Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

You will get the opportunity to complete the FA Level 1 qualification in Emergency Aid and Safeguarding Children, Introduction to Coaching Football, as well as a 1st4sport Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Multi-Skills Development in Sport*.

*Subject to approval

• Careers in the sport

• Applied sports coaching

• Sports development

• Health and wellbeing

• Organising sports events

• Practical sports application

• Fitness testing/ training

• Nutrition

• Research project

• Practical sessions

• Classroom sessions

• One-to-one tutorials

• Experience of work

• Seminars

• Role play

• Practical assessments

• Presentation

• Report writing 

This course offers extensive work experience and extra-curricular activities through its partnership with Newcastle United Foundation.

You will gain hands-on experience by assisting in football coaching camps, community outreach programmes, and youth initiatives, developing key skills like leadership and communication.

In addition, the course features workshops, and guest speakers on topics such as sports psychology, performance analysis, and player welfare, led by industry professionals.

You will also have the opportunity to participate in competitive football matches and attend trips to football matches, further immersing yourself in the practical and theoretical aspects of the sport, while building valuable experience for your future careers.

English and maths skills are vital in the sporting industry, whether you are delivering a training programme or analysing V02 max and blood pressure. We embed these into your course to ensure you have every opportunity to enhance your skills.

If you have not yet achieved a grade 4 GCSE in English and/or maths you will be supported to achieve these as part of your programme.

Upon successful completion of this course you will be able to progress to a related degree and you will be guaranteed a place on the FdSc Physical Education and Sports Coaching or FdSc Sport and Exercise Science degree at Newcastle College University Centre.

If you are aged 16-18 when you begin your course you are likely to be eligible for free tuition. Detailed information can be found within the financial support section.