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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Hyde – Brighter Futures Hyde Campus – Daytime – Full-time

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.

This Level 3 BTEC sports coaching qualification covers careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing in sport, and developing coaching skills. You'll apply your learning in real work contexts, building the knowledge employers in the sport sector expect. The course typically takes 11 months to complete.

To join, you'll need to have completed the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is intended for post-16 learners wanting 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 would have the added advantage of using this qualification to obtain part-time employment while studying.

Entry requirements

Students must have completed the Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma (540) in Sports Coaching and Development. Due to the Unit requirements for the 720 and 1080 GLH BTECs, we expect that students would top up to the corresponding 2nd year programme to what they've completed as any student wanting to move to the Diploma from the Foundation would only do 1 mandatory unit of 180 GLH and there are too many units to complete to move from the Extended Certificate to Extended Diploma.

What you will learn

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

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and practical tasks set in work-related contexts. Units are assessed as you complete them, so your progress builds throughout the year. Work experience is included to support your development alongside the taught programme.

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 in a sport or leisure setting.
  • Community sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport locally.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Sports coordinator, organises sport programmes and events for clubs or organisations.
  • School sports coach, delivers sport and physical activity sessions in schools.
  • Personal trainer, requires additional fitness qualifications alongside this Diploma.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education (Level 6) is the natural next step for those aiming at higher-level coaching or management roles.
  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Sport (Level 4 or Level 5) offers a shorter route into higher education.
  • UK Coaching awards and sport-specific coaching licences complement this qualification for those moving straight into employment.
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