BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development

This qualification is intended for learners wanting to progress directly to self-employment in the coaching and development sector as a coach. Additionally, the breadth of optional content in this qualification allows learners to widen their opportunities to progress to a number of different higher education courses.

If you like the idea of helping sports people of all abilities to improve their performance, whether in a specific sport of a variety, a career in coaching could be ideal for you. This vocational course explores different areas of employment within the sports sector, allowing you to experience a variety of optional and giving you a broader knowledge base to boost your career.

The 2-year course with Heart of England Training will be delivered alongside a fully immersive football programme, in which coaching, training sessions and matches blend and interweave with the individual elements of the NVQ qualification.

7 Mandatory Units

• Careers in the sport and active leisure industry
• Health, wellbeing and sport
• Developing coaching skills
• Applied coaching skills
• Research project in sport
• Sport development
• Self-employment in sport and physical activity

5 Additional Units

• Anatomy and physiology in sport
• Fitness testing
• Rules, regulations and officiating in sport
• Technical and tactical skills in sport
• Practical sports application

Using the OneFile online portfolio, you will complete assignments, store theory work and monitor progress as you complete each of the units of the qualification. Your course delivery will include group work, practical sessions and one-to-one support, through a combination of tutor-led and peer-on-peer delivery. You will complete three football training sessions a week, in addition to match days, external visits (including trips to St. George's Park), match analysis and links to non-league football.

Candidates will be required to hold grade 4/C or above in English and Maths at GCSE. Applicants with relevant Level 2 qualifications will be considered at the discretion of the Academy. Candidates should be able to communicate effectively in both written and spoken English. We will support candidates with MAths and English (GCSE or Functional Skills) if they have no already achieved the minimum requirement

Completion of this BTEC qualification could lead to a paid apprenticeship or full0time employment within coaching or sports development.

An alternative route following the completion of the 2-year BTEC course is progressing to a university degree.

some students in the past have been successful in being awarded scholarships for American Universities. Our Information & Guidance team will be able to signpost you to the best sources of support with applications for American colleges if this route if of genuine interest to you.

Part of your course will include visits and tours to various universities to support with your decision-making.

Another route following this qualification would be to sign-on with semi-professional and professional football clubs.