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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Leicester

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 Leicester. Classes run at Brighter Futures Leicester 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 essential employability skills and apply them in practical contexts. The course takes around 11 months to complete. To enrol, you'll need a GCSE grade 4 or above, or a Functional Skills Level 2 qualification, 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 working with individuals and groups.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build employability skills relevant to the sport sector.
  • You'll apply your knowledge in real work contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Leicester Campus. The Pearson BTEC is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence as you progress through the course. Work experience is also part of the programme, giving you the chance to apply your skills in a real sports setting.

What you will need to bring

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

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, for a more in-depth qualification at the same level.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a Level 4 qualification that takes you toward degree-level study.
  • Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, for those aiming for senior coaching or academic roles.
  • UK Coaching qualifications, sector-specific awards recognised by national governing bodies.
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