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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Ilkeston

Cost£7,395.00
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Ilkeston. Classes run at Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers six units across 36 weeks. You'll develop practical coaching skills, leadership, and the thinking skills needed for sports employment or higher education. The programme is endorsed by CIMSPA. It is the first year of a two-year Extended Diploma BTEC programme, equivalent to three A-levels. You'll need GCSE English and Maths at grade 5 or above to apply. You should also have existing links to a sports club, team, or school, as coaching assessments take place in live settings.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching focuses on the holistic development of the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills required to be able to succeed in employment and higher education. The Foundation Diploma is the first year of a two-year Extended Diploma BTEC programme equivalent to three A-levels (1.5 per year) and is endorsed by CIMSPA.The programme is made up of six units. Students will need strong time keeping and organisational skills to excel in their studies, while also developing coaching and leadership skills for their practical assessments. The course is aimed at students who may wish to become sports coaches or to go into sports-related employment. It is also valuable for those keen to progress to sports-focussed degrees in higher education settings.It is advised that applicants should have existing links to external sports clubs or associations prior to starting the course in order to fulfil the coaching requirements of assessment. Without existing links to clubs, you may not be accepted on the course as it is essential that your assessments are part of a coaching set-up in a club, sports team or school cohort.

Entry requirements

You are expected to have achieved English and Maths GCSE with grade 5 or higher. The majority of your other GCSEs should be graded 5 or higher to show that you can effectively manage the demands of ongoing assessment.It is advised that all students should have existing links to external sports teams, clubs or associations. The course requires you to develop your coaching skills so there is an expectation that you will be motivated to deliver and take part in practical sessions both in and out of

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical coaching skills in a live sports setting.
  • You'll build leadership skills for working with teams and individuals.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll develop interpersonal skills for working in sports environments.
  • You'll strengthen your organisational and time management skills.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and development.
  • You'll gain knowledge to support progression to a sports-related degree.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through ongoing coursework across six units. Assessment includes practical coaching sessions delivered in a real club, sports team, or school setting. You must be actively involved in coaching outside of college to meet assessment requirements. There are no written exams; your progress is measured through practical evidence and assignments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Derby College Broomfield Hall Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should have existing links to a sports club, team, or school before applying, as these are essential for your practical assessments.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Community sports coach, works with local groups and leisure providers.
  • School sports coach, supports PE and extracurricular activity.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group or individual training sessions.
  • Sports team coordinator, manages logistics and player development.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development, the natural next step and second year of this programme, equivalent to three A-levels.
  • A sports science, sports coaching, or physical education degree, for those aiming for graduate-level roles or specialist coaching careers.
  • Sports coaching licences through national governing bodies, for those moving into professional or competitive coaching.
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