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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Melton Mowbray

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Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Contact Loughborough College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development in Melton Mowbray. Classes run at Brooksby College, full-time over one year. Fees may apply depending on your age and circumstances, so contact the college to find out what you'd pay.

The course covers coaching skills, sport development, health and wellbeing, and sports psychology. You'll also study anatomy and physiology, technology in sport, and applied coaching. There's an option to specialise through football or rugby academies. You'll use industry coaching software and work with professional organisations.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade C or above, including English and Maths. You finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Foundation Diploma.

Who this course is for

This qualification is intended for learners wanting to progress into the coaching and development sector. The breadth of content in this qualification allows learners to widen their opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses.Students on this course have the option to specialise in our Sports Academies; Football or Leicester Tigers Rugby.Throughout the course of study, students will be exposed to state of the art, industry leading coaching software and technology and gain first-hand experience in applying newly learned skills to professional organisations.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at grade C/4 or above, including English Language and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical coaching skills through applied sessions.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and their role in sport.
  • You'll learn about sport development and how it works in practice.
  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they relate to sport.
  • You'll use industry coaching software and technology.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll examine technical and tactical skills across sports.
  • You'll carry out a research project in sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical coaching activities, and hands-on experience with professional organisations. The course uses Brooksby College's sports facilities, including a sports hall, 3G pitch, and sports science lab. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical work across the two years of study.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brooksby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Community sports development officer, grows participation in local sport.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in leisure centres.
  • Sports academy coach, works within professional or semi-professional setups.
  • Sports coordinator, organises events and programmes for a club or organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger BTEC qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a two-year higher education route.
  • BA in Sports Coaching or Physical Education, a full degree for those aiming to work at a higher level in coaching or education.
  • Level 3 coaching awards in specific sports, such as FA or RFU coaching qualifications, useful for specialising in one sport.
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