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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Colchester

CostFREE
Duration9 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Colchester. Classes run at Adult Skills Centre Colchester, full-time during the day. It may be free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This Level 3 BTEC sports coaching qualification covers careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and both developing and applying coaching skills. You'll also complete a coaching placement in your second year. The course is endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA). It typically takes nine months to complete.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

The Sport (Coaching and Development) Level 3 course has been developed for students looking to learn practical vocational skills and gain knowledge and understanding in the coaching sector, centered around leisure and recreation. The course is also endorsed by the Chartered Institute for the Management of Sport and Physical Activity (CIMSPA).

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs (9-4) including English Language and maths or satisfactory results (Merit/Distinction) in a relevant Level 2 qualification, an interview and a satisfactory Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) check.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore careers in the sport and active leisure industry.
  • You'll study the relationship between health, wellbeing, and sport.
  • You'll develop core coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll apply coaching skills in practical settings.
  • You'll complete a real coaching placement to gain hands-on experience.
  • You'll build knowledge of leisure and recreation environments.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of formal sessions, group work, and individual tutorials. Assessment is tied to the programme's requirements throughout the course. In your second year, you'll complete a coaching placement to meet the qualification's practical requirements. You'll need a satisfactory DBS check before starting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Adult Skills Centre Colchester will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or leisure centre.
  • Community sports coach, works with local groups to increase participation.
  • Sports development officer, supports sport programmes for a council or charity.
  • Leisure centre instructor, leads activities and classes for members.
  • School sports coach, delivers PE and after-school sports sessions.
  • Performance analyst assistant, supports coaching teams with data and feedback.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (Level 3), the next step up from this Foundation Diploma, covering the full qualification.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into more advanced or specialist coaching roles.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those wanting to move into higher education and deepen their subject knowledge.
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