Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Bradford. Classes run at Bradford City FC Community Foundation, full-time during the day. The course takes two years to complete. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects. This level 3 BTEC sports coaching and development qualification covers coaching principles, sports development, and the skills needed to work in sport and physical activity settings. It's a Pearson Edexcel qualification, recognised by employers and universities.
Who this course is for
16-18 year olds with a passion for Football, please see the LFE website and those of the Club Community Trusts that we work with.
Entry requirements
You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English Language and Maths - both of these must be grades 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching techniques and learn how to plan and deliver sports sessions.
You'll study sports development and how sport is organised and funded in the UK.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll learn how to support participants of different ages and abilities.
You'll build skills in leadership and communication within a sports context.
You'll understand safeguarding and duty of care in sports environments.
You'll analyse performance and learn how to give effective feedback to athletes.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and assignments. Assessment is through a mix of internally assessed units and externally set tasks or exams, as set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience of coaching and sports development in real settings.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Bradford City FC Community Foundation will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
Community sports development officer. Grow participation in sport locally.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
Fitness instructor. Lead group or individual exercise sessions.
Youth worker. Use sport to engage and support young people.
Sports administrator. Coordinate programmes and events for sports organisations.
Academy coach. Work within a professional or semi-professional football academy.
What you could study next
Level 4 HNC in Sport. A higher-level qualification if you want to specialise further before university.
BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching or Sports Development. A full degree for those wanting to move into senior coaching, management, or research roles.
PGCE in Physical Education. If you want to qualify as a PE teacher in secondary schools.
UEFA coaching licences. Practical coaching awards recognised across professional football.
