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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Camden – Parliament Hill School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Camden. Classes run full-time at Parliament Hill School, taking one year to complete. 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 build a portfolio of evidence through assignments, observations, and practical work. Entry requires a Level 2 NVQ in Activity Leadership, or GCSE grade 4 in English Language, Maths, Double Science, and PE or Drama, plus a successful enrolment interview.

Who this course is for

Students wishing to study sports development, team work, coaching.

Opportunities to progress to higher education

Entry requirements

Level 2 NVQ in activity leadership OR

GCSE grade 4 in English Language, Maths, Double Science and PE or Drama

Examples of good learning behaviour in an educational environment

Successful enrolment interview

What you will learn

  • You'll explore careers in the sport and active leisure industry.
  • You'll study the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
  • You'll develop practical coaching skills through hands-on tasks and simulations.
  • You'll learn how to plan and lead coaching sessions.
  • You'll understand sports development principles and team working.
  • You'll build knowledge of how to support participants of different ages and abilities.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed regularly throughout the course. Assessment includes observations of your performance by assessors, witness testimony, completed assignments, and scenarios or simulations. Your work is collected into a Portfolio of Evidence. Assignments are graded as fail, pass, merit, or distinction. Classes are delivered in person at Parliament Hill School during the day.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Parliament Hill School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, working with community groups or clubs
  • Activity leader, running sessions in leisure or youth settings
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
  • Sports development officer, promoting participation in local sport
  • Fitness instructor, delivering exercise sessions to clients
  • Community sports coordinator, organising local sporting programmes

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport or Sports Coaching, a natural next step into higher education after this Diploma.
  • A university degree in Sports Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, which many learners progress to after completing this course.
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, if you want a broader qualification before moving into higher education or employment.
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