Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Kettering. Classes run full-time at Tresham College Kettering Campus, five days a week during the day. This level 3 btec sports coaching and development course takes one year to complete. You'll study coaching principles, sports development, and the science behind athletic performance. The course covers planning and delivering coaching sessions, understanding sports organisations, and working with different groups of participants. It's a strong foundation for roles in coaching, leisure, and sport development.
Who this course is for
Course Summary can be found on the course page of the website
Entry requirements
Entry requirements can be found on the course page of the website
What you will learn
You'll develop skills in planning and delivering sports coaching sessions for different age groups and abilities.
You'll study the principles of sports development and how sports organisations operate in the UK.
You'll learn about anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise and training.
You'll explore sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
You'll practise applying coaching techniques and giving feedback to participants.
You'll examine health, safety, and safeguarding responsibilities in a coaching environment.
You'll build knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport and physical activity.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and externally set exams. Assignments are set by your tutors and marked against Pearson's criteria. Some units are assessed through external examinations set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. You'll work on projects, case studies, and practical tasks throughout the year alongside classroom sessions.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Tresham College Kettering Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions in a chosen sport
Community sports development officer: grow participation at local level
Leisure centre assistant: support activities and programmes at a facility
Personal trainer: design fitness programmes for individual clients
School sports coach: deliver PE and after-school sport activities
Sports administrator: coordinate events and operations for a club or organisation
Fitness instructor: lead group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions
What you could study next
Level 4 or Level 5 HNC/HND in Sport or Sports Coaching: a higher-level qualification that goes deeper into coaching science and management, often offered at college or university.
Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, Sport Development, or Physical Education: degree-level study for those aiming at senior coaching or teaching roles.
National Governing Body (NGB) coaching awards: sport-specific qualifications (such as FA, UK Athletics, or British Swimming awards) that employers and clubs look for when hiring coaches.
