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Free BTEC Level 3 Sports Coaching Course in Wesham

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 Wesham. Classes run at Brighter Futures Fylde Campus, 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. You'll need GCSE grade 4 or above, or Functional Skills Level 2, in both Maths and English to enrol.

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 sports settings.
  • You'll study health, wellbeing, and their role in sport.
  • You'll apply employability skills in real work contexts.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver coaching sessions.
  • You'll understand the principles of sports development.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based, with full-time daytime attendance. Pearson BTEC qualifications are assessed through a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your knowledge and skills across each unit. Some units may include observed coaching sessions assessed against set criteria.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Brighter Futures Fylde Campus 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 group.
  • Assistant sports coach, supports lead coaches in training and development programmes.
  • Sports development officer, works with organisations to grow participation in sport.
  • Community sports coach, delivers activities in schools, leisure centres, or local clubs.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Teaching and Instructing, a work-based route that deepens practical coaching credentials.
  • Level 4 or degree-level Sports Coaching qualification, for those looking to move into senior coaching or management roles.
  • Higher National Certificate or degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for progression into higher education.
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