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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Hyde – Brighter Futures Hyde Campus

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 Hyde. Classes run at Brighter Futures Hyde Campus, full-time during the day.

The course runs over 11 months. You'll need a minimum grade 2 in GCSE English and a minimum grade 1 in GCSE Maths to join.

You'll finish with a BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching and Development at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching is intended for post-16 learners who want to progress directly to employment in an assistant coaching role. The qualification is also suitable for those wishing to progress to higher education, where students would have the added advantage of using it to obtain part-time employment while studying.

Entry requirements

For the BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sports Coaching programme, all students registered on this programme should have previously achieved a minimum grade 2 in GCSE English, and a minimum grade 1 in GCSE Maths.

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 practical coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build employability skills, including CV writing and interview preparation.
  • You'll gain experience applying your skills in real work contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical coaching activities. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. The centre also supports you with work experience placements to apply your skills in a real sporting environment.

What you will need to bring

Brighter Futures Hyde Campus will confirm what 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 coach, supports lead coaches in training and development activities.
  • Community sports activator, promotes participation in sport at a local level.
  • Sports development officer, works with organisations to grow sport in the community.
  • Leisure centre instructor, leads fitness and sport sessions at a leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Sport, a Level 4 qualification that builds on your BTEC and deepens your knowledge of sport science or coaching.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching, a Level 5 qualification available at many universities, often studied alongside part-time work in sport.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports Coaching or Sport Science, a Level 6 qualification for those aiming at senior coaching or sports development roles.
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