Sport (Fitness instructing, Personal Training or Football coaching)
Course Outline
This qualification enhances personal, social, and employability skills within a sports and fitness context.
Ideal for learners preparing for careers in coaching, personal training, or physical education, the CoPE Level 3 programme encourages learners to build teamwork, leadership, and communication abilities through active, hands-on experiences.
Example Applications:
- Working with Others: Plan and deliver a group training session or sports activity.
- Problem Solving: Design a workout programme to suit different fitness levels.
- Research: Investigate how nutrition impacts athletic performance.
- Discussion: Lead a team talk before and after a match or event. Presentation: Deliver a talk on preventing sports injuries or training plans.
This course not only supports progression into sports apprenticeships, coaching roles, or further education but also awards 16 UCAS points, helping students move into university-level sport science or PE teaching courses
Course Modules
Example Units – Sports & Fitness Pathway (ASDAN CoPE / Lifeskills Challenge) Core ASDAN-Aligned Units with Sports Themes
1. Planning and Delivering a Fitness Session Create a warm-up, main activity, and cool-down plan
Deliver a peer-led circuit training or group sports session Evaluate the effectiveness of your plan
2. Understanding the Role of a Sports Coach Research the skills and qualifications of a sports coach Shadow or interview a coach
Write a reflection on leadership and communication in coaching
3. Nutrition and Performance Keep a 3-day food diary and evaluate it against nutritional guidelines
Explore how hydration and diet affect sports performance Design a sample nutrition plan for an athlete
4. Preventing and Managing Sports Injuries Identify common sports injuries and their causes Demonstrate basic injury prevention techniques (e.g., stretching)
Produce a leaflet or presentation on injury management
5. Improving Personal Fitness Set personal fitness goals and track progress using fitness tests (e.g., beep test, sit-ups, press-ups)
Record improvements and reflect on challenges Present your fitness journey in a visual or written format
6. Organising a Sports Event Plan and deliver a mini sports day or tournament Allocate roles (referee, scorer, timekeeper, organiser)
Evaluate the success of the event with feedback from participants
7. Rules and Ethics in Sport Research rules for a sport of your choice (e.g., football, basketball, netball) Discuss fair play, sportsmanship, and anti-doping
Create a code of conduct for young athletes
8. Communication and Teamwork in Sport Participate in team games and analyse communication styles Lead a team warm-up or team-building exercise
Reflect on your own communication skills and how you contributed to team success
Awarding Body
ASDAN
Student Expected Outcomes
Provider Expected Outcomes Upon completion of the Sport course, learners are expected to:
- Achieve the ASDAN CoPE Level 3 qualification, which carries 16 UCAS points, supporting progression to higher education.
- Develop key skills such as teamwork, leadership, communication, and problem-solving within a sports context. Gain practical experience in planning and delivering sports activities and training sessions.
- Understand the impact of nutrition on athletic performance and the importance of injury prevention.
- Build confidence and motivation to pursue careers in sports coaching, personal training, or physical education.
- Prepare for further education opportunities, including sports apprenticeships and university-level courses in sport science or PE teaching.
Key Stage course delivered to
KS3;KS4;KS5;
Admissions Criteria
Age Requirement: Applicants must be aged 13 or over at the time of enrolment.
Eligibility :Must be eligible to study in the UK. Open to learners in alternative provision, home education, or mainstream education who are seeking vocational experience and skills in business administration.
Academic Requirements: No formal qualifications are required. However, learners should be able to:
Engage in basic English and Maths tasks (an initial assessment may be carried out to support learning needs if need be).
Use or develop basic digital skills for administrative tasks.
Behaviour and Attendance Learners must demonstrate: Respectful behaviour toward staff and peers. A commitment to attending sessions regularly and actively participating.
Support Needs: Empowering Futures is an inclusive provider. Learners with SEND or additional support needs are encouraged to apply. We aim to provide appropriate support and reasonable adjustments to meet individual needs.
Referral and Enrolment Referrals can be made by: Schools Local authorities Parents/carers (for home-educated learners)
Youth and support services : All prospective learners will be invited to attend a meeting to view the provision, meet the staff, and determine whether the environment and course are suitable for their needs and goals.
Staff Experience
The Sport course is delivered by experienced professionals who:
- Hold relevant teaching and/or vocational qualifications in sports coaching, physical education, or related fields.
- Possess practical experience in sports settings, including coaching, fitness training, and youth sports development.
- Are trained in inclusive practices, behaviour management, and safeguarding.
- Have a proven track record of supporting learners to achieve qualifications and progress into further education, apprenticeships, or employment in the sports sector.
- Engage in continuous professional development to stay updated with best practices in sports education and youth engagement.
Delivery Area
Classroom, online and Gym
Programme length
Up to a whole Academic Year
Transport Provided
Can be organised
Days Of Delivery
Tuesday and Thursday
Times of Delivery
9:30am -2:30pm
Staff Ratio
Group
Additional Notes
Group Size and Delivery Format: The course is designed to be flexible and personalised to meet the needs of each learner.
We deliver the course via:
1-to-1 sessions where needed (e.g. for learners with high needs or specific support requirements)
Small group delivery with a maximum of 4 learners per group to ensure focused attention and meaningful interaction.
This model allows for effective differentiation, strong pastoral support, and the opportunity for learners to build confidence in a low-pressure environment.
Minimum Group Size: The minimum group size is 1 learner, allowing for bespoke 1-to-1 tuition where group delivery is not suitable. We aim to group learners when appropriate, but never exceed 4 per session.
Minimum Days per Week Learners are required to attend a minimum of one day per week, choosing either: Tuesday, or Thursday
There is no requirement to attend both days, though additional support days may be arranged by agreement for learners requiring further engagement or catch-up.
Flexible and Inclusive Sessions are scheduled to ensure consistency and to support routine and responsibility.
Empowering Futures works with referring schools and agencies to ensure timetables are suitable and align with EHCP targets or reintegration plans.
Cost of Course
Cost per full day: £58.55 Cost per half day: £29.28
