Your Journey to Sports Leadership Starts Here
Turn your passion for sport into a rewarding career that inspires communities. The Level 3 Certificate in Sports Development develops your competence in the workplace in various sports development roles within the active leisure sector. Regulated by Ofqual, this qualification equips you with essential skills and knowledge to work as a sports development officer in community and organisational settings.
This qualification is suitable for current sports development officers seeking to formalise their experience, activity leaders who aspire to become sports development officers, and existing sports development staff employed at leisure centres and local councils. Throughout this course, you will develop the art of planning, coordinating, and managing sports programmes, applying proven strategies that encourage long-term participation in physical activity, and working effectively with others. You will gain a strong understanding of teamwork and how to coordinate community-focused activities, while making a real impact through engaging sports initiatives.
This qualification opens the door to a fulfilling career, offering professional recognition that allows you to work confidently across educational institutions, leisure centres and fitness facilities, youth organisations and sports clubs, and community organisations. This course provides a clear pathway for further education, including a Level 4 diploma in Massage Therapy for Sports or a degree programme in sports development or leisure management.
You can complete this Level 3 sports course by building a detailed portfolio of your work, allowing you to showcase your practical skills and competencies as a sports development officer. There are no exams, making this a flexible option for hands-on learners. You need to be 16 years of age to enrol. You will earn UCAS points, which can help strengthen your application for future university programmes.
Our highly qualified tutors are here to support you every step of the way, providing expert guidance to help you develop the expertise needed to succeed as a sports development officer.
Our competitive pricing on our courses is beneficial, backed by our Price Match guarantee.
We provide expertly designed and development course materials.
A personal tutor and key account manager are available to support you.
You can fit your studies around a flexible schedule.
Our online learning portal can be accessed for up to 12 months.
Opens the door to career opportunities in the active leisure sector.
We offer a friendly customer support team to answer your questions.
You can engage in instructor-led virtual group discussions (blended learning experience).
Interest-free instalment payment plans are offered for your convenience.
Once you enrol with us, we offer you full learner support. We want to see you succeed in your professional goals. We provide complete access to a personal tutor who is an expert in their field.
Your tutor will assess your work, give you the required feedback, and help you improve throughout your time at SLC.
Our professional support team is available to answer any of your questions. You can contact us at any time; we are only a click away.
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Learning Outcomes |
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Who is this Course For? | The course is suitable for those aspiring to or working in sports development roles in the active leisure sector.
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Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Certificate in Sports Development by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
Career Progression | Advance Your Sports Development Skills
Once you complete the Level 3 Certificate in Sports Development, it opens the door to exciting career opportunities in the sports development and active leisure sectors. Once qualified, you can pursue a variety of roles such as sports development officer, sports coordinator, or activity programme leader. With this qualification, you will be equipped to manage programmes and lead events. Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor).
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Entry requirements |
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Average Completion Timeframe | The Level 3 Certificate in Sports Development requires 120 GLH. You can complete this course in just a few months or take up to a year; it’s flexible to suit your schedule. Most learners finish within 6 months, but if you have more time to study or relevant experience, you may complete it sooner. We offer full support for up to 12 months, so you can work at a pace that’s right for you. |
Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 3 certificate, you must submit a comprehensive portfolio of evidence. Importantly, this course does not have an exam. This is how you will be evaluated during your course.
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Academic Progression | Upon completing this Level 3 certificate, you can progress to the following.
A possible next step of Academic Progression Pathway:
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Regulated by | OFQUAL
The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation (Ofqual) is a non-ministerial government department that regulates qualifications, exams, and assessments in England. Ofqual ensures that all qualifications offered by recognised awarding organisations meet national standards, so you can trust that any Ofqual-regulated certificate is high quality and widely recognised by employers and universities. RQF The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a system used in England, Northern Ireland, and Wales to categorise and regulate qualifications by level and size. The RQF has 9 levels, starting from beginner level to advanced level. The purpose of RQF is to make it easier for learners and employers to understand what each qualification level means. |
South London College – Achieve Excellence in Education
South London College is an established online provider in the United Kingdom. We are dedicated to providing our students with an outstanding educational experience. As a highly regarded platform, we ensure our learners receive life-changing opportunities to achieve their personal and professional goals. Here’s the best opportunity to enrol for the Level 3 Certificate in Sports Development with us.
Focus Awards
Focus Awards is based in the United Kingdom and is regulated by Ofqual (The Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation), CCEA Regulation in Northern Ireland, and Qualifications Wales. This is an established awarding organisation that specialises in developing and awarding a wide range of nationally recognised qualifications. Their mission is to deliver high-quality and accessible qualifications. Focus Awards was established in 2011 and works with approved training centres to ensure learners receive relevant and modern training and assessment.
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Good course
It was practical and engaging. This is ideal for someone already working in sports.
Solid foundation
I gained the tools to develop sports programmes at our council centre.
Highly recommended
Once I completed this training, I found a suitable job at my local leisure centre.