BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Egham. Classes run at Strode's College, full-time during the day over 36 weeks. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification covers the skills and knowledge needed to move into employment or higher education. The course includes a specialism in football, so you can develop coaching expertise in a specific sport alongside broader development skills. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including GCSE English or Maths at grade 4, plus either a Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sport or a grade 4 in GCSE PE.
Who this course is for
This qualification covers a range of units to develop the skills required to progress directly into employment or higher education courses but allows students the opportunity to specialise in football.
Entry requirements
For BTEC Level 3 courses students must have a minimum of 4 GSCEs grade 9-4 (A*-C) which may include 1 BTEC and either GCSE English or GCSE Maths at grade 4 as appropriate for chosen courses. Specific entry requirements: Grade 4 in GCSE Maths or GCSE English and a Merit in BTEC Level 2 Sport or a Grade 4 in GCSE PE if taken
What you will learn
You'll develop the practical skills needed to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
You'll study the principles of sports development and how it operates in communities and organisations.
You'll build specialist knowledge in football coaching and player development.
You'll learn how to analyse performance and give constructive feedback to athletes.
You'll explore sports science topics including anatomy, physiology, and fitness training.
You'll understand how to work safely and professionally in a coaching environment.
You'll develop the skills to support athletes of different ages and abilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Strode's College. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than traditional exams. This is the standard BTEC assessment model, so your work is built up and assessed throughout the course. Practical coaching activities form part of your learning alongside written tasks.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode's College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with players in clubs or community settings
Football development officer, supporting player pathways at a club
Fitness instructor, delivering sessions in gyms or leisure centres
Community sports development officer, running participation programmes
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Sports administrator, coordinating activities for a club or governing body
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, studied at university or through a higher education college
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting to deepen specialist coaching expertise
Degree Apprenticeship in Sport and Exercise Science, combining work and study at degree level
FA or national governing body coaching licences, which employers in football and other sports often require alongside academic qualifications
