Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Halifax. Classes run at Brighter Futures Halifax Rugby Campus, full-time during the day. The course runs for 11 months and covers careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You'll apply your knowledge in real work contexts, building the skills employers in the sport sector look for. To join, you'll need to have completed the BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching and Development.
Who this course is for
The BTEC National Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is intended for post-16 students who want 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 have the added advantage of using the qualification to help them obtain part-time employment while studying.
Entry requirements
Students must have completed the BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching and Development. Based off the Unit requirements for the 720 and 1080 GLH BTECs, we expect that students would top up to the corresponding second year programme. This is due to the number of units required to complete when topping up from the Extended Certificate to the Extended Diploma and students wanting to move to the Diploma from the Foundation Diploma would only do 1 mandatory unit of 180 GLH.
What you will learn
You'll explore careers in the sport and active leisure industry
You'll develop practical coaching skills for working with individuals and groups
You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport and physical activity
You'll apply coaching knowledge in real work contexts
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique
You'll gain work experience relevant to the sport and coaching sector
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Halifax Rugby Campus. The Pearson BTEC National is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical tasks applied to real work contexts. There are no traditional written exams for most units. You'll also take part in work experience placements and employability workshops covering CV writing and interview preparation.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Halifax Rugby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with individuals or teams at club or community level
Development officer, supporting participation in sport and physical activity
Community sports coordinator, organising local sport programmes
School sports coach, delivering sessions in primary or secondary settings
Leisure centre instructor, leading coached sessions for members
Personal trainer, working with clients on fitness and performance goals
What you could study next
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (Pearson Edexcel) - a larger qualification that strengthens your UCAS points for university entry.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sport Development, or Physical Education - for those looking to move into higher education.
Level 3 coaching awards with national governing bodies (such as UK Coaching or sport-specific bodies) - required for coaching at higher competitive levels.
