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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in King’s Lynn

CostCheck if you can do this free
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free if you're 19 to 23 and this is your first full Level 3. £7,350 if you're not eligible for free funding. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact The College of West Anglia for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in King's Lynn. Classes run at Sports Campus, full-time over two years. If you're 16 to 18 years old, the course may be free. If you're 19 or over, an Advanced Learner Loan may be available, and it may be free if you don't yet hold a Level 3 or higher qualification. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification covers coaching skills, anatomy, sports development, event organisation, and sport injuries. You'll combine theory with practical work, and there are opportunities for volunteering and work placements. You'll need five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or higher, including English and maths, or a relevant Level 2 qualification at Merit grade.

Who this course is for

If you are looking to pursue a career in sports development or coaching, this course is for you.

Entry requirements

You will need:

5 or more GCSEs at Grade 4 (C) or higher including English Language, Maths and at least 2 other relevant academic subjects, preferably including Science

Or:

A relevant Level 2 qualification to Merit grade with good attendance and progress reviews

You will be invited to an interview to help us ensure the course is right for you.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical coaching skills across a range of sports and settings.
  • You'll study anatomy and the technical and tactical demands of sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan, organise, and run sporting events.
  • You'll explore careers in sport and fitness, including self-employment routes.
  • You'll gain knowledge of health, wellbeing, and sport injuries.
  • You'll carry out a research project in sports development.
  • You'll complete volunteering and work placement hours as part of the course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical sessions at the Sports Campus. The course is assessed through assignments, projects, and practical work across units in both years. You'll also complete a research project and have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience through volunteering and work placements. An information session with the centre will help confirm the course is the right fit before you start.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sports Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach. Work with individuals or teams in clubs or community settings.
  • Community sports development officer. Promote participation in sport locally.
  • Fitness instructor. Lead group or one-to-one sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • PE teaching assistant. Support physical education in schools.
  • Sports administrator. Coordinate programmes and events for clubs or organisations.
  • Leisure centre assistant. Deliver activities and support facility operations.
  • Academy sports coach. Work within professional or semi-professional sports academies.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education. The Extended Diploma is designed to support university entry, and many learners use it to progress to a related degree.
  • Level 4 Certificate or Diploma in Coaching. A shorter professional route if you want to specialise in a specific sport or coaching context.
  • PGCE or School Direct (Physical Education). For those aiming to qualify as a PE teacher after completing a degree.
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