Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Stapleford. Classes run at Brighter Futures Stapleford 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. The course also includes support with work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation to help you move into employment or higher education. Entry requires completion of 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 the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
You'll apply your knowledge in real work contexts relevant to the sport sector.
You'll build essential employability skills valued by sport sector employers.
You'll prepare for employment or higher education through CV and interview workshops.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Stapleford Campus. The Pearson BTEC National Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. You'll complete coursework and practical tasks that apply your learning to real sport sector contexts. Work experience is also part of the programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Stapleford Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions for individuals or teams.
Community sports development officer. Promote participation in sport locally.
Fitness instructor. Lead exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
Sports development assistant. Support programmes that grow participation in sport.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
Leisure centre assistant. Help run activities and facilities for the public.
What you could study next
BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. A larger qualification that can strengthen a university application in sport-related subjects.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching. University-level study for those wanting to specialise further.
Level 3 Award in Coaching (sport-specific). Governing body coaching awards in football, athletics, or other sports can sit alongside or follow this qualification.
