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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Halifax

CostFREE
Duration11 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Halifax. Classes run at Brighter Futures Halifax Rugby Campus, full-time during the day.

The course covers careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing in sport, and developing coaching skills. You'll also build employability skills and apply them in real work contexts. It typically takes 11 months to complete. To enrol, you'll need GCSE grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2, in both Maths and English.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development focuses primarily on progressing to employment as an assistant coach. It is intended for post-16 students who want to progress directly to employment, including self-employment, in sports coaching and development roles. It is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students have the added advantage of using the qualification to help them obtain part-time employment while studying.

Entry requirements

For the BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development programme, all students registered on this programme should have accredited prior learning in both Maths and English (previously achieved a GCSE grade 4 or above or Functional Skill Level 2 in both). The Foundation Diploma has an additional 180 GLH required to complete the qualification, so students who don’t have to resit Maths and English qualifications additionally would therefore have the time and ability to manage.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore careers in the sport and active leisure industry.
  • You'll develop practical coaching skills for sport and development settings.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport.
  • You'll apply employability skills in real work contexts.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development in community and professional settings.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the Halifax Rugby Campus. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks rather than exams. You'll apply your knowledge in work-related contexts throughout the course. The centre also supports you with work experience, CV writing, and interview technique workshops.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Halifax Rugby Campus 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 community programme.
  • Assistant sports coach, supports lead coaches in training and development activities.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation in local communities.
  • Sports activity leader, leads sessions for schools, leisure centres, or youth groups.
  • Fitness instructor, delivers exercise sessions in a gym or leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more of the sport sector in depth.
  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Sport, for those looking to move into higher education or senior coaching roles.
  • A sports-related degree, where this BTEC qualification can support your university application.
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