Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Bedworth. Classes run at Brighter Futures Bedworth Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 11 months. You'll study careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills, building the knowledge and practical understanding the sport sector expects. The programme includes work experience, CV writing support, and interview technique workshops to help you move into employment or higher education. Entry to this course requires completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is intended for post-16 learners wanting to progress directly to employment, including self-employment, in sports coaching and development roles. It is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students would have the added advantage of using this qualification to obtain part-time employment while studying.
Entry requirements
Students must have completed the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (540) in Sports Coaching and Development. Due to the Unit requirements for the 720 and 1080 GLH BTECs, we expect that students would top up to the corresponding 2nd year programme to what they've completed as any student wanting to move to the Diploma from the Foundation would only do 1 mandatory unit of 180 GLH and there are too many units to complete to move from the Extended Certificate to Extended Diploma.
What you will learn
You'll explore careers and employment routes in the sport and active leisure industry.
You'll develop practical coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and the role sport plays in both.
You'll apply your knowledge in real work contexts through work experience placements.
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
You'll gain the knowledge needed to move into sports coaching and development roles or progress to higher education.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course delivered full-time during the day. The Pearson BTEC format is assessed through assignments, projects, and portfolio work rather than traditional exams. You'll apply learning to real work contexts, including practical coaching tasks and work experience. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with units marked against set criteria.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Bedworth Campus 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 community groups.
Community sport development officer. Promote participation in sport locally.
Fitness instructor. Lead group or individual exercise sessions.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
Sports development coordinator. Manage programmes that grow participation in sport.
Activity leader. Deliver sport and leisure activities for youth or community organisations.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching or Sports Science. A natural next step if you want to deepen your knowledge and move into senior coaching or management roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching (sport-specific). Recognised by national governing bodies for coaches working at club or county level.
PGCE or School Direct (PE). If you want to qualify as a PE teacher, you'll need a degree first, then a teaching qualification.
