Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching and Development Course in Horley. Classes run at Virtual Learning UK Horley, 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 a place. The course runs over 24 months and covers coaching principles, sports development, and the skills needed to work in the sports sector. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sports coaching and development qualification is a recognised route into coaching, development, and sports leadership roles.
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 and methods used in sports settings.
You'll study the principles of sports development and how programmes are planned and delivered.
You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
You'll learn how to plan and lead coaching sessions for different groups.
You'll examine sports psychology and how it affects performance and participation.
You'll build knowledge of health, safety, and safeguarding in sports environments.
You'll investigate the sports industry, including career pathways and professional standards.
How you will learn
The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical tasks. You'll complete unit-based assignments that are marked by your tutors and internally verified. Some units may include external assessment set by Pearson Edexcel. Classes are delivered in a classroom setting, full-time across the week, giving you structured contact time with tutors and peers throughout the two-year programme.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Virtual Learning UK Horley 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. Work across facilities, coaching, and customer service.
Youth sports worker. Engage young people through sport and activity.
What you could study next
Level 4 HNC in Sport. A higher-level qualification for those wanting to specialise further in sports science or coaching.
BA (Hons) in Sports Coaching or Sports Development. A degree-level route at university, for which the BTEC National Extended Diploma is a recognised entry qualification.
UKCC Coaching Awards. Sport-specific coaching licences recognised by national governing bodies, useful alongside or after your BTEC.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification. Adds a fitness instruction specialism for those interested in one-to-one coaching.
