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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Tamworth

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

This Pearson Edexcel qualification 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 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 the relationship between health, wellbeing, and 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 sport and coaching contexts.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Brighter Futures Tamworth Campus. The 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 coaching skills in practice.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Tamworth Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Assistant sports coach, supports lead coaches in sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Community sports coach, delivers coaching programmes in local community settings.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport and physical activity.
  • School sports coach, delivers physical education and after-school sports sessions.
  • Leisure centre instructor, leads activities and fitness sessions for a range of participants.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, for a more in-depth study of the sector before higher education.
  • Foundation Degree or BA in Sports Coaching, the next step into university-level study.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, a specialist qualification recognised by national governing bodies in specific sports.
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