Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Sheffield. Classes run at The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers the knowledge and practical skills behind sports coaching and athlete development. You'll study topics rooted in the Pearson Edexcel BTEC framework, one of the most recognised level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualifications in the sector. Entry requirements are set by the centre, so check directly for the latest details.
Who this course is for
The Sheffield College is a thriving further education college situated in Sheffield, South Yorkshire. We have 4 main campuses across the city, including our City Campus, Hillsborough Campus, Olive Grove Campus and Peaks Campus. We offer a wide range of Apprenticeships, vocational courses, A Levels, professional courses and university level courses. Please go to our website www.sheffcol.ac.uk for full details.
Entry requirements
Please check our website for the most up-to-date entry requirement for this course.
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching techniques for a range of sports and participant groups.
You'll study the principles of sports development and how programmes are planned and delivered.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise and training.
You'll learn how to assess and improve athlete performance.
You'll understand safeguarding, inclusion, and duty of care in a coaching context.
You'll build skills in planning, leading, and evaluating coaching sessions.
You'll examine sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Internally assessed work includes written assignments, practical tasks, and project-based work completed throughout the year. Externally assessed units are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom sessions at Hillsborough Campus support both the practical and academic elements of the course.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. The Sheffield College Hillsborough Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for clubs or community groups.
Community sports development officer: grow participation in local sport.
Fitness instructor: lead exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools.
Sports centre assistant: coordinate activities and programmes at leisure facilities.
Performance analyst assistant: support coaching teams with data and feedback.
Youth sport coordinator: run sport programmes for young people.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Sport: a natural next step if you want to go deeper into coaching or sport science before entering the workforce.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching or Sport Development: many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma for direct entry onto degree programmes.
CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications: sport-specific licences and awards that employers in professional and community sport often require alongside a degree-level background.
