Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Lichfield. Classes run at Brighter Futures Lichfield 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, and the centre also supports you with work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation. To enrol, 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 and employment pathways in the sport and active leisure industry.
You'll develop practical coaching skills to support athletes and participants.
You'll study the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
You'll apply coaching knowledge in real work contexts through work experience.
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set assessments. You'll complete coursework tasks that apply your knowledge to real sport and coaching scenarios. Classes are delivered in the classroom at the Lichfield campus, with work experience forming 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
Assistant sports coach, supporting coaches in sessions and programmes
Community sports activator, encouraging participation in local sport
Sports development officer, working with clubs or local authorities
Leisure centre instructor, leading activity sessions for groups
School sports coach, delivering PE and after-school sport
Personal trainer assistant, supporting fitness professionals in sessions
What you could study next
Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, for a larger qualification at the same level with broader content.
A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, which this qualification can support as part of a university application.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into more senior coaching roles in a specific sport.
