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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Sale

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 Sale. Classes run at Brighter Futures Sale 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 study for around 11 months. To join, you'll need GCSE grade 4 or above in both Maths and English, or Functional Skills Level 2 in both subjects.

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 career routes in the sport and active leisure industry.
  • You'll develop practical coaching skills for working with individuals and groups.
  • You'll study health and wellbeing principles and how they apply to sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build employability skills including CV writing and interview technique.
  • You'll gain experience applying your skills in real work contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activities at Brighter Futures Sale Campus. The BTEC is assessed through assignments and project-based work rather than exams. You'll also take part in work experience to apply your coaching skills in a real setting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Sale 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 leisure centre.
  • 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 fitness sessions for members.
  • Sports administrator, coordinates fixtures, bookings, and club operations.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before higher education.
  • Foundation degree or BA in Sports Coaching, for those progressing to university-level study.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into more senior coaching roles after gaining experience.
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