Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Virtual Learning UK Basford, full-time during the day. The course runs over 24 months and covers the knowledge and practical skills needed to work in sports coaching and development. You'll study the Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification, one of the most recognised routes into the sports sector. Entry typically requires 5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.
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 activity settings.
You'll study principles of sports development and how programmes are planned and delivered.
You'll learn how to support athletes and participants at different levels.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll build skills in leadership and communication within a coaching context.
You'll understand safeguarding, equality, and duty of care in sport.
You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions.
How you will learn
This is a classroom-based course delivered full-time during the day. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC format uses coursework and assignments as the main form of assessment, alongside practical tasks and observations. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the two years. There are no traditional written exams for most units, though some components may include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Virtual Learning UK Basford will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with community clubs or leisure centres
Development officer, supporting sports participation programmes
Fitness instructor, leading group or one-to-one sessions
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Activity coordinator, planning sport and wellbeing sessions
Community sport officer, running outreach and engagement projects
Sports administrator, supporting clubs and governing bodies
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Sport or Sports Coaching, for a deeper academic grounding before entering the workforce or moving to a degree.
BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education at university, building on your BTEC Extended Diploma.
Coaching licences through national governing bodies (NGBs) such as the FA, England Athletics, or UK Coaching, which are often required for paid coaching roles.
