Sport Coaching
Sport-Specific Coaching Courses
Develop your coaching knowledge and practical skills through sport-specific qualifications and awards delivered with National Governing Bodies and recognised partners.
Course areas
6 sports
Delivery
Flexible formats
Partners
Governing bodies
Development
Coaching pathways
Develop your coaching
Choose the sport you want to coach
We work with National Governing Bodies and recognised sporting organisations to develop and deliver coaching qualifications for their sports.
Some sports offer a complete coaching pathway from introductory awards through to higher-level qualifications, while others provide a specific recognised coaching award.
Find your route
New to coaching or ready for your next qualification?
Select your sport below to see the qualifications available, who each course is for, eligibility requirements, delivery format and upcoming course dates.
Sport-specific courses
Explore our coaching courses
Select a sport to view the coaching qualifications, awards and development opportunities currently available.
Archery GB
Archery
The Archery GB Instructor Award is a two-day introductory course for people looking to deliver safe, enjoyable and engaging archery sessions.
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Basketball England
Basketball
Coaching pathways delivered with Basketball England, from introductory assistant coaching through to Level 2 and Level 3 development.
View Basketball courses ›
BAFCA
British American Football
British American Football coaching pathways from Level 1 to Level 3, alongside flag football, officiating and continuing professional development opportunities.
View BAFCA courses ›
England Korfball
Coaching pathway
Korfball
Start with the Introduction to Coaching Korfball Award before progressing to the Level 2 qualification, with both full and bridging routes available.
View Korfball courses ›
UKBJJA
Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Developed with UKBJJA for individuals who want to coach Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu or support delivery as an assistant coach.
View BJJ courses ›
HPA
Polo
The Level 2 Certificate in Coaching Polo is delivered with the HPA and provides a nationally recognised coaching qualification for the sport.
View Polo course ›
Why sport-specific training?
Develop coaching skills in the context of your sport
Sport-specific qualifications combine core coaching principles with the technical, tactical and practical requirements of the sport you coach.
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Recognised learning
Courses are developed with governing bodies and recognised sporting organisations.
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Practical application
Apply coaching principles directly to the technical and tactical demands of your sport.
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Clear progression
Many courses provide a route from introductory coaching through to more advanced qualifications.
Clubs and organisations
Looking to organise a course?
If you have a group of coaches who need training, we can support you with organising and coordinating suitable course delivery.
Course requirements vary by sport, so visit the relevant sport page first or speak to our Education team about what you need.
Looking for something broader?
Explore all Sport Coaching Courses
We also offer coaching qualifications and development opportunities that are not tied to one individual sport.
Need some help?
Speak to our Education team
If you cannot find the sport or qualification you are looking for, get in touch and we can help you explore the available options.