Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Macclesfield. Classes run at Brighter Futures Macclesfield Campus, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification covers careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You'll also build practical experience through work placements and get support with CV writing and interview preparation. The course runs over 11 months. 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 in the sport and active leisure industry.
You'll develop practical coaching skills and techniques.
You'll study the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
You'll apply your skills in real work contexts through work experience.
You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
You'll develop essential employability skills for the sport sector.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Macclesfield campus. Assessment is through assignments and coursework, which is standard for Pearson BTEC National qualifications. You'll apply your knowledge in practical and work-based contexts. The centre also runs CV writing and interview technique workshops alongside your main programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Macclesfield 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, running local sport and activity sessions.
Leisure centre assistant, helping members with fitness and activities.
Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport locally.
School sports coach, delivering PE and after-school sports clubs.
Fitness instructor, leading group or individual exercise sessions.
What you could study next
Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, for a broader qualification that carries more UCAS points toward university entry.
A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, for those aiming for senior coaching or specialist roles.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into higher-level coaching practice.
FA, UK Coaching, or sport-specific coaching licences, which many employers require alongside a qualification.
