The HTQ Community Coaching course is a career-focused qualification designed for learners who want to build the skills and experience needed to work in community sport, physical activity and participation-based roles.
Throughout the course, students develop a strong understanding of coaching practice alongside key areas of sport and exercise science. You’ll explore how the body responds to physical activity through anatomy and physiology, understand how nutrition supports health, wellbeing and performance.
Alongside this scientific knowledge, the course places a strong emphasis on practical coaching and professional skills. Students plan and deliver real coaching sessions, design and evaluate training programmes, and develop community, leadership and research skills through a live project. A dedicated focus on lifestyle and community coaching ensures learners are equipped to support behavioural changes, promote wellbeing and deliver inclusive programmes that engage diverse groups.
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Start Date
September 2026
Mix of face-to-face and online delivery. Two days per week.
Delivery Organisation: University Centre Calderdale College
Entry Requirements & Interview Process
You will normally require one of the following: BTEC National Diploma (or equivalent level 3 qualification) in a related subject or 3 A Level passes.
You will be interviewed by a department tutor.
Progression
Students may apply to progress via direct entry to the second year of a degree programme.
Career Opportunities:
Community Coach, Sports Development Officer, PE Teacher, Personal Trainer
Assessment Methods
Assessment on this course is practical and work-related, designed to reflect what community coaches do in real settings. This might include observed coaching delivery (planning, leading, and reviewing sessions), written assignments and reports, and project-based work such as the Pearson set project.
Course Fees
£7950 per year
All higher education students must apply to Student Finance England for assistance towards fees.
For help or advice with this please contact our Guidance Team on 01422 399367.
The University Centre has a HE Hardship Fund which students may access if they are facing financial difficulties.
Awarding Body
This award is validated by Pearson.
Calderdale College has a set of standard entry requirements. Apply for the course you want to study and we will help you get there.
There are a lot of courses available – work focused, practical and academic so it is important to think about the future and whether you want to proceed to university, move onto another course or get a job. We offer BTECs, Apprenticeships, T Levels, NVQs, VRQs, Degree Level Courses and more.
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