L3Pearson BTEC International Level 3
Sports Coaching and Development
You'll study coaching excellence and performance analysis. A Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma: 1,080 guided learning hours, equivalent in size to three International A Levels.
Full title: Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development
- Level
- Level 3Extended Diploma
- Size
- 1,080guided learning hours
- Units
- 7 mandatoryplus 21 optional listed
- For
- Ages 16 to 18typically
01What you'll study
Two areas of study.
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Coaching Excellence
Develop professional coaching skills, leadership qualities, and talent development expertise.
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Performance Analysis
Master data-driven approaches to athletic performance, fitness testing, and training optimization.
Where you learn
In Lisbon, or wherever you are.
The same Pearson qualification, whichever way you study.
02The units
What's on the course.
Mandatory units, plus optional units. Your final set of optional units is confirmed with your academic team.
- Mandatory
- 7
- Optional listed
- 21
- PSA units
- 3
- Unit 1 Health, Wellbeing and SportPSA Mandatory
- Unit 2 Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure IndustryPSA Mandatory
- Unit 3 Research Project in SportPSA Mandatory
- Unit 4 Ethics, Behaviours and Values Mandatory
- Unit 15 Developing Coaching Skills Mandatory
- Unit 16 Applied Coaching Skills Mandatory
- Unit 17 Inclusive Coaching Mandatory
Show the 21 optional units
- Unit 5 Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity Optional
- Unit 11 Business in Sport Optional
- Unit 21 History of Liverpool Football Club Optional
- Unit 22 Liverpool Football Club as a Business Optional
- Unit 23 Talent Identification and Development in Sports Optional
- Unit 24 Applied Sports Anatomy and Physiology Optional
- Unit 25 Sports Injuries Management Optional
- Unit 26 Nutrition for Physical Performance Optional
- Unit 27 Sports Psychology Optional
- Unit 28 Fitness Testing Optional
- Unit 29 Technical and Tactical Skills in Sport Optional
- Unit 30 Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities Optional
- Unit 31 Influence of Technology in Sport and Physical Activity Optional
- Unit 32 Sports Performance Analysis Optional
- Unit 33 Rules, Regulations and Officiating in Sport Optional
- Unit 34 Sport Development Optional
- Unit 35 Practical Sports Performance Optional
- Unit 36 Functional Sports Massage Optional
- Unit 37 The Liverpool Coach – Employability Skills Optional
- Unit 38 Coaching Football The Liverpool Way Optional
- Unit 39 Enterprise and Entrepreneurs Optional
PSA Pearson Set Assignment: a unit assessed through an assignment that Pearson sets.
03How you're assessed
Assessed through assignments.
Assignment-based (coursework), with some Pearson Set Assignment units.
Assessment at a glance
- Coursework evidence: coaching plans, session delivery, observation, and evaluation.
- Feedback cycles focus on practical improvement and leadership behaviours.
The qualification
- Pearson BTEC International Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development.
- 1,080 guided learning hours, equivalent in size to three International A Levels.
- 7 mandatory units and 21 optional units listed, including 3 Pearson Set Assignment units.
04Where it leads
Every level opens the next.
An HNC (Level 4) is the next level after Level 3.
- L2 Sport Level 2
- L3 Sports Coaching and Development This course
- HNC Sport and Exercise Science HNC (Level 4)
- HND Sport and Exercise Science HND (Level 5)
- Degree top-up On application
What is a BTEC?
A career-focused qualification from Pearson. BTECs are assignment-based: you are assessed through coursework, with some Pearson Set Assignment units.
Is Level 3 the right level for me?
It depends on your age and what you have studied so far. Level 2 typically suits ages 14 to 16 and Level 3 ages 16 to 18. Tell us about yourself and we'll suggest a starting level.
How big is the qualification?
1,080 guided learning hours, which Pearson describes as equivalent in size to three International A Levels.
What does it cost?
Fees are set by level, with and without boarding. The Level 3 figures are on the fees page. See the fees.
How do I apply?
Send us an enquiry with the subject and level you are interested in. We'll get back to you to talk through your options and the next steps.
06Start here
Where will you start?
Tell us about yourself, what you'd like to study and whether you'd rather join us in Lisbon or online. We'll suggest a starting level and talk you through your options.