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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Sale for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Sale.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Sale. Classes run at Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form, full-time over two years. The level 3 BTEC sports coaching and development qualification covers the knowledge and practical skills behind coaching, sports development, and active leisure. The sport and active leisure sector employs over 600,000 people and supports more than five million volunteers, many of them in coaching and activity leadership roles. You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English Language and Maths. The course can lead directly into employment or into higher education in sport or related subjects.

Who this course is for

This sector has more than 36,000 employers creating work for more than 600,000 full-time and part-time employees, and 5 million plus volunteers. A significant proportion of the total volunteer workforce is volunteering in sport, with most of them involved in sports coaching or activity leadership.

BTEC Sport gives you the opportunity to enter employment in the sport and active leisure sector or to progress to higher education in sport or related areas.

It also gives you the opportunity to develop a range of techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.

Entry requirements

Five GCSE grades 9-4 including English Language and Mathematics Subject Specific: Study of P.E. or Sport at Key Stage 4 is preferred but not required

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised at local, national, and community level.
  • You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to lead and manage participants safely in sport and physical activity settings.
  • You'll examine the role of volunteers and paid staff across the sport and active leisure sector.
  • You'll build skills in analysing performance and giving constructive feedback to participants.

How you will learn

The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Internally assessed work includes written assignments, reports, and practical coaching tasks completed in class. External assessments are set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom sessions at Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form combine taught content with practical activities, giving you the chance to apply theory to real coaching and development contexts.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Ashton-on-Mersey School Sixth Form will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, working with individuals or teams in a club or community setting
  • Activity leader, running sessions for community or leisure organisations
  • Sports development officer, growing participation at local or regional level
  • Fitness instructor, delivering exercise sessions in leisure facilities
  • Community sport coordinator, managing volunteer and participation programmes
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education at university, building on the knowledge from your BTEC.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching (sport-specific), for those moving into specialist coaching roles.
  • PGCE or School Direct in Physical Education, if you want to move into teaching after a degree.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you plan to coach or instruct adults in community settings.
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