Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Street. Classes run at Strode College, full-time during the day. This one-year course covers the knowledge and practical skills behind sports coaching, athlete development, and sports leadership. You'll study topics such as coaching principles, sports psychology, anatomy and physiology, and how to plan and deliver coaching sessions. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is assessed through coursework and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. It carries UCAS points, so it can support an application to university as well as opening routes into coaching and sports development roles.
Who this course is for
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Entry requirements
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What you will learn
You'll develop coaching techniques and learn how to plan and lead sports sessions.
You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll explore sports psychology and how to support athlete motivation and performance.
You'll learn how to assess and develop athletes across different age groups and abilities.
You'll understand the principles of sports development and how community sport is organised.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding in a coaching environment.
You'll practise evaluating your own coaching and identifying areas to improve.
How you will learn
The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day at Strode College. Assessment is through coursework assignments and practical coaching tasks. There are no traditional written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence over the year, demonstrating your knowledge and coaching skills across each unit of the qualification.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Strode College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with clubs, schools, or community groups
Community sports development officer, promoting participation locally
PE teaching assistant, supporting physical education in schools
Leisure centre instructor, delivering fitness and activity sessions
Sports administrator, coordinating programmes and events
Personal trainer, once you complete an additional fitness qualification
Youth worker with a sport and physical activity focus
What you could study next
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education. The BTEC National Extended Diploma carries UCAS points and is widely accepted for degree entry.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching (sport-specific). Deepens expertise in a particular sport.
PGCE in Physical Education. For those who want to qualify as a PE teacher after completing a degree.
