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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Redhill

Cost£100.00
Duration34 weeks
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 Redhill. Classes run at East Surrey College, full-time over 34 weeks.

This BTEC sports coaching qualification covers careers in sport and leisure, coaching principles, and the roles that make up the industry. You'll complete coursework units, practical assessments, and a work placement of at least one week. Previous students have taken trips to professional venues and events to support their learning.

The course is for learners aged 16 or over. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

16 or 16+

What you will learn

  • You'll explore careers and roles within the sport and leisure industry.
  • You'll develop coaching skills through practical sessions and assessments.
  • You'll build knowledge of health, fitness, and physical activity principles.
  • You'll complete a work placement in a sport or leisure setting.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll study the business and organisational side of sport and leisure.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions and practical coaching activities. Assessment includes coursework assignments and practical assessments. You'll also complete a minimum of one week's work placement (35 hours) in a sport or leisure environment. Trips to professional venues and events form part of the learning experience.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. East Surrey College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or leisure centre.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise classes or personal training sessions.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes participation in local sport programmes.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sport facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a two-year qualification that carries the equivalent of three A-Levels and strengthens university applications.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those moving into higher education.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting to specialise in a particular sport or coaching discipline.
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