Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Lydney. Classes run at Virtual Learning UK, full-time during the day. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to be considered for this programme. If your English or Maths grades are below grade 4, you'll study those alongside your vocational course. The course runs over 24 months and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed for coaching and sports development work.
Who this course is for
If you're aged 16-18 and interested in Performing Arts, our range of courses could be for you. VLUK has teamed up with a number of prestigious venues across the UK to bring you the nationally recognised Level 3 BTEC programmes, enabling you to study and perform your way to success.
In addition to studying performing Arts, you will have access to a range of
professional staff and facilities in the heart of the relevant industry, where you will have the opportunity to develop your passion. It's the ideal introduction to a Higher Education course or as a first step to a career in this industry.
BTECs are vocational qualifications designed to develop skills and knowledge as preparation for employment, higher education, higher apprenticeship or other training.
This is a 2 year course, equivalent to 3 A Levels. The successful completion of this programme can facilitate going on to university, employment or a subject related apprenticeship.
This qualification is intended for post 16 students wanting to progress directly to
employment in the performing arts sector.
In addition, the breadth of content in this qualification allows students to progress to a large variety of Higher Education and Degree level courses.
Entry requirements
To be considered for this programme, you will need at least:
5 GCSEs at grade 4 and above (including English and Maths).
If you have obtained a grade A*/ 9?C/ 4 in GCSE English and/ or Maths you no longer need to study it alongside your study programme, although you'll use both English and Maths in your vocational course.
If you have grades D/ 3 or below, you will need to continue to study on a GCSE or
Functional Skills qualification, depending on the grades you have obtained.
What you will learn
You'll develop coaching techniques for a range of sports and participant groups.
You'll study the principles of sports development and how programmes are planned and delivered.
You'll learn how to assess and improve athletic performance.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll build skills in planning and leading coaching sessions.
You'll understand safeguarding and duty of care in a sports context.
You'll develop skills in evaluating your own coaching practice.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Internally assessed work includes projects, reports, and practical tasks completed in class. Externally assessed units are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll study full-time in a classroom setting over two years, with learning built around both theory and applied practice.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Virtual Learning UK will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for clubs or community groups.
Community sports development officer: grow participation in local sport.
Fitness instructor: lead exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools.
Sports administrator: coordinate programmes and events for sports organisations.
Leisure centre assistant: support activities and customers at a leisure facility.
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport or Sports Coaching (Pearson Edexcel): a natural next step into higher education, often with advanced entry to a university degree.
BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education: a full degree for those wanting to move into teaching, elite coaching, or sports management.
UKCC or sport-specific coaching awards: practical licences recognised by national governing bodies for specific sports.
