Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Lichfield. Classes run full-time at Brighter Futures Lichfield Campus, five days a week during the day. This level 3 btec sports coaching and development course covers careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You'll also get support with work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation. The course runs for 11 months. Entry 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 in the sport and active leisure industry.
You'll develop practical coaching skills across a range of sports settings.
You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport and physical activity.
You'll apply coaching knowledge in real work contexts, including work experience placements.
You'll build essential employability skills valued by employers in the sport sector.
You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions, practical coaching activities, and work experience. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and portfolio evidence rather than traditional exams. Each unit is assessed against set criteria, and your work is internally marked and externally verified by Pearson Edexcel. You'll also take part in CV writing and interview technique workshops as part of your programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Lichfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions in clubs or schools.
Community sports development officer. Promote participation in local sport programmes.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in a school setting.
Fitness instructor. Lead exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
Sports development coordinator. Run sport initiatives for local authorities or charities.
Activity leader. Organise and run sport and leisure activities for groups.
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching. A natural next step if you want to move into higher education. Many universities accept this BTEC National Extended Diploma as a direct entry qualification.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching. Deepen your coaching expertise and move toward senior coaching roles.
PGCE (Physical Education). If you want to teach PE in secondary schools, a degree followed by a PGCE is the route to qualified teacher status.
