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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Hyde

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 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. The course 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 sports 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 principles.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Hyde Campus. The Pearson BTEC is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll apply your learning in practical and 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

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 development officer, promotes participation in sport at a local level.
  • Leisure centre instructor, leads activities and sessions at a leisure facility.
  • Sports administrator, coordinates programmes and events for a sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • A Higher National Certificate or Higher National Diploma in Sport, a natural next step at Level 4 or Level 5 for those wanting to specialise further.
  • A bachelor's degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles or teaching.
  • A Level 3 coaching licence with a national governing body, which many employers expect alongside a qualification.
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