Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Fleetwood. Classes run at Fleetwood Town Community Trust, full-time during the day. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), including English Language and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects. The course runs over two years and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to coach and develop sport at a community level.
Who this course is for
16-18 year olds with a passion for Football, please see the LFE website and those of the Club Community Trusts that we work with.
Entry requirements
You'll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English Language and Maths - both of these must be grades 9-4 (A*-C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths.
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching techniques and methods used across sport and physical activity.
You'll study how to plan, deliver, and review coaching sessions.
You'll learn about sports development in community settings.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll build knowledge of sports psychology and how it affects performance.
You'll understand safeguarding, inclusion, and duty of care in sport.
You'll develop skills in leadership and working with groups of different ages and abilities.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and assignments. Assessment is through coursework, project work, and unit assignments rather than traditional exams. Some units may include practical observation of your coaching. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years to demonstrate your knowledge and skills.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Fleetwood Town Community Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Work with individuals or teams in community sport.
Community sports development officer. Promote participation in sport locally.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
Leisure centre instructor. Deliver fitness and activity sessions.
Football development officer. Run coaching programmes at grassroots level.
Sports administrator. Coordinate programmes and events for a club or trust.
Youth worker (sport focus). Use sport to engage and support young people.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Sport or Sports Coaching. A natural next step if you want to go deeper into coaching science or management before entering the workforce.
BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching, Sports Development, or Physical Education. Many universities accept the BTEC National Diploma for direct entry onto a degree programme.
FA or UK Coaching coaching licences. Sector-specific awards that sit alongside academic qualifications and are often required by employers.
