Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development (RQF)
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- Original price was: £1,649.00.£989.00Current price is: £989.00.
- 1 year
- Level 3, Level 3 Diploma
- Awarded by 'Focus Awards'
- 288Guided Learning Hours
- 640 Hours Total Qualification Time
- Qualification Number: 601/5373/8
- 64 Credits
- Self-study Online
- Ofqual Regulated Qualification
Course Overview
Be the Game Changer in Sports Development
Aspire to pursue a career in the active leisure and sports sector? The Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development provides a comprehensive pathway to gain a recognised qualification to become a sports development officer. Regulated by Ofqual, this qualification equips you with the practical skills, leadership abilities, and knowledge needed to thrive in a variety of community and sports-based roles.
Throughout this qualification, you will develop a solid foundation in planning, coordinating, and managing sports programmes, learning to influence through leadership, and working independently. You will gain an understanding of teamwork and community activities while making a meaningful difference through engaging sports initiatives.
This qualification leads to a rewarding path for those who want to become sports development officers. You will gain professional recognition to work within local councils, community organisations, schools, and sports clubs. This course provides a clear pathway to achieve higher-level qualifications, including personal training or a foundation degree in sports development.
You can complete this Level 3 sports course through a comprehensive portfolio of your work, which allows you to demonstrate your key skills and competencies as a sports development officer. There are no exams required for this course. You need to be 16 years of age to enrol.
We provide highly qualified tutors to support you throughout this training, ensuring you have the necessary guidance to become a successful sports development officer.
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Affordable Prices
Our competitive pricing on our courses is beneficial, backed by our Price Match guarantee.
Expertly Crafted E-Learning Content
We provide expertly designed and development course materials.
Dedicated Personal Tutor
A personal tutor and key account manager are available to support you.
Flexible Learning
You can fit your studies around a flexible schedule.
12 Months Access
Our online learning portal can be accessed for up to 12 months.
Boost Your Skills and Employability
Opens the door to career opportunities in the active leisure sector.
Friendly Customer Support
We offer a friendly customer support team to answer your questions.
Instructor-led Virtual Discussions
You can engage in instructor-led virtual group discussions (blended learning experience).
Interest-free instalment plan
Interest-free instalment payment plans are offered for your convenience.
What Will I Learn?
Be able to plan, deliver, and evaluate sports development programmes.
The ability to provide leadership in the sports and active leisure sector.
Learn to promote equality, diversity, and inclusion in a sports environment.
Understand the roles and responsibilities of a sports development officer.
Flexible Study Options to Suit Your Schedule
Choose from our Standard or Fast-Track pathways, both designed to deliver the same high-quality education and nationally recognised qualifications. Our experienced tutors provide comprehensive support throughout your studies.
Features
Flexible payment plan available at checkout
Programme Schedule
Course Access & Support
1:1 Live Virtual Tutorials
With Q&A
Resubmission Fee
Course Extenstion
Final Results and Feedback
Turnitin & AI Software
Bonus CPD (Short) Courses
Standard Plan
8 Months
1 Year
NO
Fee is applied
Fee is applied
Within 14 days
NO, Dedicated User Account
NO
Fast-track Plan
4 Months
1 Year
2 Sessions per Month
FREE Resubmission
FREE 6-Month Extension
Witin 5 days
Yes, Dedicated User Account
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Key Features
High quality e-learning study materials.
Tutorials/materials from the industry leading experts.
24/7 Access to the Learning Portal.
Benefit of applying TOTUM Discount Card.
Recognised Accredited Qualification.
Excellent customer service and administrative support.
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Support
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 seeking or working in sports development roles in the active leisure sector.Â
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| Certification | Once you complete this course, you will be awarded the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development by Focus Awards and regulated by Ofqual. |
| Career Progression | Pathway to a Career in Sports DevelopmentÂ
Once you complete the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development, it opens the door to exciting career opportunities in the active leisure and sports sector. Once qualified, you can pursue a variety of roles. This also supports existing sports development officers who want to gain formal recognition of their skills. Here are some job prospects you can pursue along with the average salary scale (Source: UK Glassdoor).Â
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| Entry Requirements |
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| Method of Assessment | To earn the Level 3 diploma in sports, 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.Â
Portfolio of Evidence: You will provide a portfolio of your work to demonstrate key competencies in sports development. This can include worksheets, written assignments, and practical tasks. All assignments will be marked internally by a tutor at South London College who will provide the relevant feedback.   Grading: This qualification is awarded on a pass/fail basis and does not include any grading system. Assessor Support: You will receive full support from your assessor. You can contact us through telephone, WhatsApp, online discussion forums, email, and web chat. If you have any questions about the assessment process, please click the ‘Enquire Now’ button. |
| Academic Progression | Upon completing this Level 3 diploma, you can progress to the following.Â
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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
South London College – Your Best Educational Future
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 Diploma in Sports Development with us.
Awarding Organisation
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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Unit 01Â
Manage own resources and professional developmentÂ
- Understand the relationship between the management of personal resources and performance in own work role
- Understand how to identify the requirements of a work role
- Know how to set work objectives to meet the requirements of a work role
- Know how to evaluate personal resources against work role requirements and agreed work objectives
- Understand how to develop personal resources to meet work role requirements and improve performance
- Be able to identify learning needs in the context of own work role
- Be able to plan own continuing professional development
- Be able to engage in continuing professional development
Unit 02Â
Contribute to strategic development in sport and active leisure
Know how to contribute to strategic development in sport and active leisure
Be able to contribute to strategic development in sport and active leisure
Unit 03Â
Provide leadership in sport and active leisure
- Understand own personal context for leadership
- Be able to establish the conditions for effective leadership in a sport and active leisure context
- Understand how to lead other peopleÂ
- Be able to lead people in a sport and active leisure context
- Understand how to empower other people through leadership
- Be able to empower other people through effective leadership in sport and active leisure
Unit 04Â
Promote equality and diversity in sport and physical activity
- Know how to promote equality and diversity in sport and physical activity
- Know how to identify issues of equality and diversity that impact on communities
- Be able to identify issues of equality and diversity that impact on communities
- Know how to ensure that equality and diversity are integrated into the delivery of sport and physical activity
- Be able to ensure that equality and diversity are integrated into the delivery of sport and physical activity
Unit 05Â
Ensure the health, safety, welfare and security of customers and staff
- Know how to ensure the health, safety, welfare and security of customers and staff
- Know how to identify hazards and assess risks to health, safety and security
- Be able to identify hazards and assess risks to health, safety and security
- Know how to contribute to developing and maintaining normal and emergency operating procedures
- Be able to contribute to developing and maintaining normal and emergency operating procedures
- Know how to contribute to maintaining and improving procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants
- Be able to contribute to maintaining and improving procedures for the protection of vulnerable participants
Unit 06Â
Facilitate community-based sport and physical activity
- Know how to facilitate community-based sport and physical activity
- Know how to research the community and establish working relationships
- Be able to research the community and establish working relationships
- Know how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity programmes in the community
- Be able to plan and deliver sport and physical activity programmes in the community
- Know how to enable communities to organise and sustain opportunities for participation and progression
- Be able to enable communities to organise and sustain opportunities for participation and progression
Unit 07Â
Develop productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Understand the benefits of productive working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Understand the organisational context for working relationships
- Understand how to identify key stakeholders
- Understand conflict resolution in relation to colleagues and stakeholders
- Be able to establish working relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Understand how to work with colleagues and stakeholders
- Be able to work with colleagues and stakeholders
- Understand how to monitor and review relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
- Be able to review relationships with colleagues and stakeholders
Unit 08Â
Contribute to the prevention and management of abusive and aggressive behaviour
- Know and understand how to prevent and manage abusive and aggressive behaviour
- Know and understand the forms, causes and effects of abusive and aggressive behaviour
- Be able to deal with incidents of abusive and aggressive behaviour
- Be able to contribute to minimising the risk of abusive and aggressive behaviour
Unit 09Â
Plan and organise services
- Know how to plan and organise services
- Know how to plan services and operations to meet requirements and expectations
- Be able to plan services and operations to meet requirements and expectations
- Know how to monitor and maintain services and operations
- Be able to monitor and maintain services and operations
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FAQ's
This qualification develops the skills and knowledge needed to work in a sports development role within the active leisure sector.
It is ideal for those enthusiastic about promoting sports and physical activity in their communities.
South London College offers a high-quality, supportive learning environment with experienced tutors, industry-recognised qualifications, and flexible learning options suited to individual needs.
Yes, South London College provides excellent customer service, offering ongoing support to students throughout their educational journey.
You can pursue the role of sports development officer, amongst other titles mentioned in your career path.
This course may take up to six months, however, learners are offered 12 months of access to the learning platform.
It is recommended you are 16 years of age to enrol for this course.
Yes, this course is available online, allowing you the flexibility to study at your own pace and convenience.
You will be assessed on written assignments and a portfolio of your work. For more information on the assessment process, contact our support team.
Yes, this sports development course is widely recognised by employers and professional bodies alike.
No, this is not a sports coaching qualification. This focuses on the planning and development of sports and activity programmes, not on coaching techniques.
Yes, you will be prepared to work with schools, sports clubs, local councils, and community organisations to promote sports participation.
Yes, this Level 3 diploma is regulated by Ofqual, the UK’s official qualifications regulator, meaning it meets national education standards.
This course covers areas such as principles of sports development, planning and delivering programmes, equality and inclusion, community engagement, and more.
Yes, if you’re interested in pursuing a career in the active leisure sector.
Yes, South London College offers its learners an instalment plan. For further information, you can contact our support team.
Yes, this course is assessed on a pass/fail basis.
Visit the South London College official website and register for the Level 3 Diploma in Sports Development. You will receive your login information to access our learning portal.
The purpose of this qualification is to develop competence in the workplace for learners in a sports development role.
You will be skilled in planning, coordinating, and overseeing sports initiatives with a high level of independence.
Clear explanations
The explanations provided were clear and in-depth, which I needed when planning a community sports programme.
Solid foundation
This course helped me move from being an activity assistant to a sports development officer.
Highly recommended
I was able to apply for council-led youth projects on receiving this qualification.