Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Liverpool. Classes run at Brighter Futures Kirkby Campus, full-time during the day. You'll need at least a grade 2 in GCSE English and a grade 1 in GCSE Maths to enrol. The course runs for 11 months and covers careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You'll also get support with work experience, CV writing, and interview preparation. The Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification prepares you for assistant coaching roles or progression to higher education.
Who this course is for
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching is intended for post-16 learners who want to progress directly to employment in an assistant coaching role. The qualification is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students would have the added advantage of using it to obtain part-time employment while studying.
Entry requirements
For the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching programme, all students registered on this programme should have previously achieved a minimum grade 2 in GCSE English, and a minimum grade 1 in GCSE Maths.
What you will learn
You'll explore careers in 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 apply coaching knowledge in real work contexts.
You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
You'll gain experience through a work placement in the sport sector.
How you will learn
The Pearson BTEC National is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Classroom-based sessions cover theory and practical coaching skills. You'll complete assignments that apply your learning to real sport and coaching scenarios. Some units are assessed by Pearson through set tasks or exams.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Kirkby Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Assistant sports coach, supporting coaches in structured sessions
Community sports activator, running activities for local groups
Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport
Leisure centre instructor, delivering fitness and activity programmes
School sports coach, working with young people in education settings
Personal trainer assistant, supporting clients in fitness environments
What you could study next
HND or Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for deeper study and stronger graduate-level entry into the sector.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting a specialist coaching qualification recognised by national governing bodies.
Degree in Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or Sport Development at university, building on the UCAS points this BTEC can contribute.
