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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Bootle

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 Bootle. Classes run at Berry Street Garage Stadium Bootle, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sports coaching qualification covers careers in the sport and active leisure industry, health and wellbeing in sport, and developing coaching skills. You'll also build employability skills and apply them in real work contexts. The course takes around 11 months to complete. To enrol, you'll need GCSE grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2, 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 sport and development settings.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and their relationship to sport.
  • You'll apply essential employability skills in real work contexts.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports coaching roles and responsibilities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Berry Street Garage Stadium Bootle. The BTEC is assessed through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll complete units that apply your knowledge to real coaching scenarios. Work experience and employability workshops, including CV writing and interview preparation, are also part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Berry Street Garage Stadium Bootle 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 sports coach, supports lead coaches in training and development activities.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a local level.
  • Sports activity leader, runs sessions for schools, leisure centres, or youth groups.
  • Fitness instructor, delivers exercise sessions in a gym or community setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a work-based qualification that deepens practical coaching experience.
  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those aiming for higher education in sport.
  • A foundation degree or BA in Sports Coaching, for those wanting to progress to university-level study in the field.
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