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BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Nottingham. Classes run at Notts County Football Club, full-time over two years. Students aged 16 to 18 years old do not pay tuition fees. If you are 19 or over, fees may apply, though funding may still be available.

This BTEC covers sports coaching, practical sport, fitness, anatomy and physiology, nutrition, psychology, and sports development. You will also complete work experience as part of your studies. Entry requires five GCSEs at grades A* to C (or equivalent), including English and Maths. Entry onto the course also includes a football trial at Notts County.

You will finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.

Who this course is for

This course is perfect if you enjoy sport and want to develop your skills and knowledge ready for a career in the sport, leisure or fitness industries.

To be considered for this course, you will have a football trial at Notts County and they will make the decision as to whether you are suitable.

Entry requirements

You’ll need 5 GCSEs at grades 9 - 4 (A* - C), including English Language and Maths - both of these must be grades 9 - 4 (A* - C) or Functional Skills Level 2 in English and Maths. You can also gain a place by having a relevant Level 2 vocational qualification with English and Maths GCSE grades 9 - 4 (A* - C).

Entry onto the this course is also subject to a football trial at Notts County and they will decide whether you are suitable.

Unfortunately, this course is currently only available to male players.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills through hands-on sessions.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology to understand how the body works in sport.
  • You'll explore sports nutrition and how diet affects performance.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and the mental side of coaching.
  • You'll gain knowledge of sports development and the wider sports industry.
  • You'll build independent study and employability skills.
  • You'll complete work experience in a sport or fitness setting.

How you will learn

You will learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical sessions. Classroom lessons are held at the community venue on Clifton Lane, Nottingham. Practical sessions take place at Notts County Football Club. Assessment is through Pearson Edexcel BTEC coursework, assignments, and practical tasks. You will also complete work experience as part of the programme.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Notts County Football Club 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 team.
  • Community sports coach, works with local groups to increase participation in sport.
  • Football development officer, supports player and coach development at a club.
  • Fitness instructor, leads exercise sessions in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Sports development officer, promotes sport and physical activity in the community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a higher education route into coaching or sport science careers.
  • UEFA coaching licences, for those focusing specifically on football coaching at a higher level.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, a professional step up for qualified coaches moving into senior roles.
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