Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Hull. Classes run at Tigers Sports and Education Trust, full-time during the day. This two-year course is delivered by Pearson Edexcel and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to coach and develop sport at a high level. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language and Maths, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects. The course is aimed at 16 to 18 year olds with a strong interest in football.
Who this course is for
16-18 year olds with a passion for Football, please see the LFE website and those of the Football Club Charities 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 for planning and delivering sports sessions.
You'll study the principles of sports development and how programmes are organised.
You'll learn how to analyse performance and give constructive feedback to athletes.
You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance and motivation.
You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and physical activity.
You'll develop skills in leadership and working with groups in a sporting context.
You'll learn how to plan and evaluate coaching programmes for different participants.
How you will learn
You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and assignments. Assessment is through internally assessed units, which include written assignments, reports, and practical observations, alongside externally assessed components set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years. Practical sessions give you the chance to apply coaching and development skills in real sporting environments.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tigers Sports and Education Trust will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach. Plan and deliver coaching sessions in your sport.
Community sports development officer. Grow participation in local sport programmes.
Football development officer. Support player and coach development at club level.
PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
Leisure centre instructor. Lead fitness and sport activities for the public.
Youth sport coordinator. Organise and run sport programmes for young people.
What you could study next
Level 4 or 5 HND in Sport (Pearson Edexcel). A natural next step if you want to go deeper into coaching science or sports management.
Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching. Offered by many universities, often with a work placement element.
Degree in Sports Coaching, Sport Development, or Physical Education. Opens routes into teaching, professional coaching, or sports management.
UEFA coaching licences. If football is your focus, these are the qualifications employers and clubs look for.
