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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Nottingham

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

The BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development is a Pearson Edexcel qualification. It runs for around 11 months. You'll study careers in sport and active leisure, health and wellbeing, and how to develop coaching skills. The course is designed to prepare you for work as an assistant coach, and it also supports progression to higher education.

To join, 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 Level 3 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 study the links 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 knowledge of sports development principles.
  • You'll gain employability skills, including CV writing and interview preparation.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Nottingham Campus. The Pearson BTEC qualification is assessed through a mix of assignments, projects, and practical tasks. You'll also take part in work experience to apply your skills in real coaching settings. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course rather than through a final exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Nottingham 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 community programme.
  • Assistant coach, supports lead coaches in training and development activities.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.
  • Community sports coach, delivers sessions in schools, leisure centres, or community venues.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger BTEC qualification for those wanting more depth before higher education.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching, a higher education route for those aiming to coach at a higher level.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, a professional development step for practising coaches seeking formal recognition.
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