Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Tamworth. Classes run at Brighter Futures Tamworth Campus, full-time during the day. The 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 over 11 months. Entry requires completion of the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. It prepares you for employment in sports coaching and development roles, or for progression to higher education.
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 and techniques
You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport
You'll apply knowledge in real work contexts through work experience
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique
You'll gain understanding of sports development principles and practice
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course delivered full-time during the day. The Pearson BTEC format is assignment-based. You'll complete coursework, practical tasks, and projects that apply your knowledge to real sport and coaching contexts. There are no written exams for most units. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, with work submitted unit by unit.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Tamworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with clubs, schools, or community groups
Community sports development officer, promoting participation locally
Fitness instructor, leading sessions in gyms or leisure centres
School sports coordinator, supporting PE and extracurricular sport
Sports administrator, managing programmes and events for clubs
Personal trainer, delivering one-to-one coaching to clients
What you could study next
Degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education. A level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification is widely accepted for university entry in sport-related subjects.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching. A step up for those wanting to specialise in a particular sport or coaching context.
PGCE or School Direct. For those interested in teaching PE in secondary schools after completing a relevant degree.
