EFD Academy | Level 3 | P14091

Please note, September 2026 applications are now closed for most courses. Applications for September 2027 entry are now open.

If you are still interested in starting a course in September 2026, places may be available on a limited number of programmes. Please contact our Admissions team - admissions@bsdc.ac.uk - to discuss your options and take part in our Clearing process.

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 including either English or maths 

(or) A level 2 subject specific qualification including a level 2 or equivalent in either English or maths

(or) An equivalent occupational experience including a level 2 or equivalent in either English or maths

All applicants will also be required to attend and complete a successful trial with EFD Academy

Year 1

• Developing Sports Coaching Skills
• Careers in Sport
• Health, Wellbeing & Sport
• Sport Development
• Self-Employment in Sport & Physical Activity
• Practical Skills Application

Year 2

• Applied Sports Coaching Skills
• Research Project
• Sport Psychology
• Sport Nutrition
• Anatomy & Physiology
• Fitness Training

*some units are subject to change

You will be assesed though:

• Vocational Tasks
• Individual and Group Presentations
• Practical Delivery
• Academic Posters
• Written Assignments
• Professional Discussion/Podcasts

Joining EFD could lead to a successful career in Coaching and Performance, Education and Youth Work, Fitness, Health & Wellbeing, Sport Development & Community Sport and Sports Management and Administration. EFD Academy provides an environment where ambition, performance and personal development come together.

Being confident with maths and English is not only important for everyday life but it’s expected as standard in the world of work. We’re committed to ensuring our learners have the full range of skills that universities and employers are looking for. If you haven’t yet achieved grade 4 (grade C) in English and maths and are aged between 16-18 years, you will continue to study these by undertaking a GCSE re-sit programme or appropriate stepping stone qualifications in addition to your vocational learning programme.

As part of your course, you will be required to purchase an industry related uniform and/or kit. Please find details of industry related uniforms in the Student Life section of the website.

If you live independently and are in receipt of certain means tested benefits in your own right or live in a low-income household, you may be eligible for one of our grants. To see a full detail of financial support and eligibility criteria, including financial support application forms please visit the financial support section of our website. Alternatively, please drop in to the Learner Services Hub to see the Financial Co-ordinator, who will be able to talk you through what financial support is available to help with purchasing the kit or uniform for your course. For more information on Financial Support, please contact our Financial Support Team on 01283 494757 or email financialsupport@bsdc.ac.uk.

We believe that the best way to get a real sense of your chosen industry is to try it out for yourself! That’s why all of our full time study programme courses include relevant industry work experience. It shows future employers you’ve got what it takes and are motivated to succeed. Not only does it look good on your CV, but it’s an opportunity to build up your confidence and industry contacts. Our Employment Hub works with over 500 local employers to ensure all students on full time study programmes have a high quality and meaningful work placement. So not only do you gain valuable work experience, it helps you decide on your future options, from choosing the right university course to finding the right employer. Work experience is a chance to you to spend time on an employer’s premises, observing the workplace, undertaking tasks (under supervision) alongside team members and learning the skills and behaviours needed at work. It’s designed to bridge the gap between your education and the world of work. It can help you to become aware of jobs you have not previously thought of, inform your career choices, develop your skills and help you gain the attitudes and behaviours expected at work. For more information on Work Experience, please contact our Employment Hub on 01283 494599 or email employmenthub@bsdc.ac.uk.

Due to the nature of this programme, it is assumed individuals will come into contact with children or vulnerable adults during their studies and within future employment. You will therefore be required to undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check, known as a DBS. The DBS check will be completed during your programme enrolment and conducted under the strictest confidence. If the check comes back disclosing that criminal offences have been committed, the College will carry out a risk assessment to determine whether the offence disclosed may cause problems for you accessing the course and progressing into future employment. If this is the case, you will be advised about the implications and always offered advice and guidance. Not all offences are a risk, so the return of a DBS check may not impact on your choice. All DBS information is confidential and only those who need to know will be given the information.