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

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

West Suffolk College Football Academy

In Partnership with Culford School

Welcome to the West Suffolk College Football Academy, where ambition meets opportunity. In partnership with Culford School, we offer an outstanding pathway that combines football development with an OFSTED Outstanding education.

This unique programme allows you to train like a professional, study for a recognised qualification, and experience enrichment opportunities that prepare you for life on and off the pitch.

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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