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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Great Yarmouth

Cost£200.00
Duration12 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

The course is linked to a Norwich City Football Club programme. You get hands-on experience across different areas of a professional club. You'll study sports coaching, player development, health, and exercise science. The course takes 12 months to complete.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

The unique learning environment created through a Norwich City based programme allows students to be exposed to a variety of working areas of a professional football club and its staff. The BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching course is ideally suited to anyone with a passion for sport coaching, or health and exercise with a desire to improve their knowledge of a wide range of topics. The course is designed to give you insight and experience in sports coaching and help prepare you for a career in the industry whilst keeping options open for a range of progression destinations.

Entry requirements

5 x grade 4 or above at GCSE. Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Grade 4 or above in GCSE Science and Physical Education is desirable.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills across a range of sports.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll study player development and performance analysis.
  • You'll explore health, fitness, and exercise science.
  • You'll gain experience working within a professional football club environment.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports leadership and team management.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and work-based experience at a professional football club. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical observations. There is no written exam for this qualification. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the year.

What you will need to bring

The cost includes full training kit and player injury insurance. East Norfolk Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Community sports development officer, runs sport programmes in local communities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Sports development coordinator, organises participation programmes for a local authority.
  • Academy coach, works with young players at a sports club.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those aiming for graduate-level roles or coaching careers at a higher level.
  • FA or UK Coaching badges, practical licences that many employers look for alongside academic qualifications.
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