Sports Coaching and Development - BTEC

Sports Coaching and Development BTEC is a stimulating and challenging course for students wishing to progress to higher education or pursue a career in sport and recreation.

At Esher, we offer two BTEC courses. The single BTEC National Extended Certificate, equivalent to one A Level, and the double BTEC National Diploma, equivalent to two A Levels.

Both courses are two years and are nationally recognised, vocational qualifications. They are an ideal platform for students wanting to begin building the foundations for a career in the sports industry. E.g. Sports coaching/teaching, sports development, fitness instructor and sports management.

Entry Requirements

Aside from the general entry criteria that the College requires, an interest in coaching is critical and ideally Grade 4 in English Language GCSE. If you have taken GCSE PE you are expected to have achieved Grade 4 or above, but you can take this course without having previously studied PE GCSE .

having previously studied PE GCSE .

Course Details

Both courses are designed to develop knowledge and practical skills in the broad field of sport, leisure and fitness.

Examples of the units studied by both courses over the two years include: Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry; Health, Wellbeing and Sport; Developing Coaching Skills. The BTEC National Diploma (equivalent to two A Levels) includes additional units on Sport Development; Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity, Applied Coaching Skills and Anatomy and Physiology.

Learning for both BTEC courses is based on theoretical and practical sessions, which link current theoretical concepts to applied settings. Students will engage in class-based activities, participate in practical activity, lead coaching sessions, individual and group research and learn from visiting speakers and personal experiences.

Assessment

Both the BTEC National Extended Certificate and BTEC National Diploma consist of 100% coursework, which consists of written assignments, presentations, practical assessments and work experience.

Subject Combinations

A Sports Coaching and Development BTEC combines well with most subjects, including Information Technology BTEC, Business Studies A Level and Psychology A Level due to the various units studied. This course can be taken in combination with Physical Education A Level as there are limited links with the units covered in the PE A Level specification​.