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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Lichfield

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

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing, and developing coaching skills. You study full-time over 11 months. 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 sports settings.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and their role in sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build essential employability skills for the sports sector.
  • You'll apply your knowledge in real work contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Lichfield Campus. The BTEC is assessed through assignments and project work rather than written exams. You'll apply your skills 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

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Lichfield 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 participation in sport at a local level.
  • Leisure centre instructor, leads activities and sessions at a sports or fitness facility.
  • School sports coach, delivers physical activity sessions in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting deeper study before higher education.
  • Foundation degree or BA in Sports Coaching, for those aiming to work at a higher level in coaching or development.
  • Level 3 coaching awards in specific sports, such as football or athletics, to add specialist credentials alongside this qualification.
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