Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Eastwood. Classes run at Brighter Futures Eastwood Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 11 months and covers careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You'll apply your knowledge in real work contexts, with support for work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation alongside your studies. 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 and techniques.
You'll apply your learning in real work settings through work experience.
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
How you will learn
You'll study in a classroom at Brighter Futures Eastwood Campus, with input from industry experts. The Pearson BTEC format is assignment-based, so you'll be assessed through coursework and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. Work experience is built into the programme, giving you the chance to apply your coaching skills in a real setting.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Eastwood 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 coach, delivering sessions for local groups
Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport
Fitness instructor, leading group or individual sessions
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre assistant, working across sport and recreation facilities
What you could study next
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, if you want a larger qualification before higher education.
A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, building on the BTEC National for university entry.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, if you want to move into the fitness sector.
A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining paid work with further structured training.
