BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Kingston upon Thames. Classes run at Kingston College, full-time during the day, over one year. This level 3 btec sports coaching and development course covers coaching principles, sports development, and the skills needed to plan and deliver sessions. You'll study the Pearson Edexcel btec sports coaching and development qualification, building knowledge across coaching practice, anatomy, and working with different groups. Tuition fees apply.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll learn the principles and practice of sports coaching
You'll develop knowledge of anatomy and physiology relevant to sport
You'll plan and deliver coaching sessions for different groups
You'll explore sports development and how it works in communities
You'll study safeguarding and duty of care in a coaching context
You'll analyse performance and use feedback to improve sessions
You'll develop understanding of sports psychology and motivation
How you will learn
Learning is classroom based, full-time at Kingston College. The BTEC format is largely assignment and coursework based, so you'll be assessed through written tasks, practical coaching observations, and project work rather than traditional exams. Some units may include presentations or reflective reports. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the year that demonstrates your coaching knowledge and practical skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Kingston College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions in clubs or schools
Community sports development officer: promote sport in local areas
PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools
Fitness instructor: lead group or individual exercise sessions
Sports administrator: coordinate programmes and events
Activity coordinator: organise sport and leisure for community groups
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport: a larger qualification covering more units, strengthening your university application.
HNC or HND in Sport and Exercise Science: higher-level study at college, often a route into degree programmes.
BA or BSc in Sports Coaching, Sport Development, or Physical Education: university degrees that build directly on this qualification.
Coaching licences (FA, England Athletics, British Cycling): sport-specific awards that employers in coaching roles often look for alongside academic qualifications.
