Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Leicester. Classes run at Brighter Futures Leicester Campus, full-time during the day. This level 3 btec sports coaching and development course takes around 11 months to complete. You'll study careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. The course covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in an assistant coaching role or to progress to higher education. You'll need a minimum grade 2 in GCSE English and a minimum grade 1 in GCSE Maths to enrol.
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 develop practical coaching skills for working with participants.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
You'll gain experience applying your skills in real work contexts through work experience.
How you will learn
The Pearson BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed tasks. Classroom sessions cover theory and practical coaching skills. You'll complete assignments that apply your knowledge to real sport and coaching scenarios. Work experience is included to support your development alongside classroom learning.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Leicester Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assistant sports coach, supporting coaches in sessions with participants
Community sports coach, delivering activities in local clubs or schools
Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport locally
Leisure centre instructor, leading fitness and activity sessions
School sports coach, working alongside PE staff in a school setting
Personal trainer assistant, supporting clients in a fitness environment
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering broader sport science and coaching content.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education at university, where this BTEC is a recognised entry qualification.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting to specialise further and move into senior coaching roles.
