Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Camden – La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Camden. Classes run at La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers coaching skills, health and wellbeing, and careers in the sport and active leisure industry. You'll build a portfolio of evidence assessed through assignments, observations, and practical scenarios. 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 across 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 learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll understand sports development principles and how they apply in real settings.
  • You'll build teamwork and leadership skills relevant to coaching roles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and scenario-based tasks. Assessment is ongoing. You'll build a Portfolio of Evidence containing completed assignments, assessor observations, witness testimony, and records of your work. Assignments are graded as fail, pass, merit, or distinction. There are no written exams; your portfolio is the main record of your progress.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach. Work with clubs, schools, or community groups.
  • Community sports development officer. Promote participation at local level.
  • PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
  • Leisure centre instructor. Deliver fitness and activity sessions.
  • Activity leader. Organise and run sport and recreation programmes.
  • Sports administrator. Coordinate events, bookings, and club operations.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching. The natural next step if you want to deepen your coaching knowledge and move into senior roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching. Specialist coaching qualifications recognised by national governing bodies in specific sports.
  • PGCE or School Direct (PE). If you want to qualify as a PE teacher, you'll need a degree first, then a teaching qualification.
Apply on laswap.camden.sch.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at La Sainte Union Catholic Secondary School

More courses near you