Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Bradford. Classes run at Brighter Futures Bradford Campus, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification takes around 11 months to complete. You'll study careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and how to develop coaching skills. The course also includes work experience, CV writing, and interview workshops to help you move into employment or higher education. To join, you'll need at least a grade 2 in GCSE English and a grade 1 in GCSE Maths.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching is intended for post-16 learners who want to progress directly to employment in an assistant coaching role. The qualification is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students would have the added advantage of using it to obtain part-time employment while studying.
Entry requirements
For the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching programme, all students registered on this programme should have previously achieved a minimum grade 2 in GCSE English, and a minimum grade 1 in GCSE Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore careers in the sport and active leisure industry.
You'll study the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
You'll develop practical coaching skills for working with individuals and groups.
You'll apply knowledge in real work contexts through work experience placements.
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions at Brighter Futures Bradford Campus, supported by work experience in a sport or coaching setting. Assessment is through assignments and coursework, as is standard for Pearson BTEC National qualifications. There are no written exams for this Extended Certificate. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the units you study.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Bradford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assistant sports coach, supporting coaches in clubs or leisure centres
Community sports activator, running activities for local groups
Gym or leisure centre assistant, helping members with activities
School sports assistant, supporting PE and after-school sport
Sports development officer, promoting participation in your area
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, for a broader qualification that carries more UCAS points toward university entry.
A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, building on the knowledge and work experience you gain at Level 3.
Level 4 or 5 qualifications in coaching or sports management, if you want to move into a senior coaching or leadership role.
