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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Bury Saint Edmunds – West Suffolk College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
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 Bury Saint Edmunds. Classes run at West Suffolk College, full-time over two years. The course is for 16 to 18 year olds.

This Level 3 BTEC sports coaching qualification is delivered in partnership with Bury Rugby Club. You'll study strength and conditioning, performance rugby coaching, and injury rehabilitation. Teaching comes from both the club's senior coaching team and the college's specialist staff. The course is equivalent to three A Levels.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

This two-year programme is equivalent to studying three A Levels and is for you if you're a hands-on learner who wants to progress on to university, further study or employment in the world of sports coaching or PE teaching.The modules within this course are designed to provide you with a high level of practical skills relevant to the wide range of demands within the sports industry such as, Developing Coaching Skills, Health Wellbeing in Sports, Fitness Training, Anatomy and Physiology and many more.Students from this course regularly progress into specific areas of coaching such as Football, Rugby, Netball, Swimming, Personal Training or into the wider coaching industry with companies like our local partner, Premier Sport.Many others progress onto university, studying areas such as Sports Coaching, Physical Education, or Performance Analysis.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop knowledge of sports coaching principles and methods.
  • You'll study strength and conditioning techniques used in elite sport.
  • You'll learn performance rugby coaching skills with a senior coaching team.
  • You'll explore injury rehabilitation and athlete welfare.
  • You'll understand sports development and how to plan coaching programmes.
  • You'll build practical experience working within a rugby club environment.

How you will learn

The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and practical assessments. You'll complete units through classroom sessions at West Suffolk College and practical coaching work with Bury Rugby Club. Assessment is largely portfolio-based, with tasks set by Pearson Edexcel and marked by your tutors.

What you will need to bring

West Suffolk College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for a club or community programme.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Rugby development officer, supports player and coach development at club or county level.
  • Strength and conditioning assistant, works with athletes on physical performance.
  • Community sports activator, runs sport and activity programmes for local groups.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a sports club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Foundation Degree or HND in Sports Coaching or Sports Science (Level 4 to 5), a natural next step into higher education after this BTEC.
  • Bachelor's Degree in Sports Coaching, Sports Science, or Physical Education (Level 6), for those aiming toward graduate-level roles or teaching.
  • UKCC Coaching Licence, a sport-specific coaching award required for many paid coaching roles in rugby and other sports.
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