Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
in Sports Coaching and Development

Programme Overview

This full-time, two-year qualification is equivalent to three A Levels and is designed to prepare students for
progression to university or a career in the sports industry. Delivered at LILA* College / David Game College
Liverpool with on-pitch training from the Steven Gerrard Academy, students gain academic knowledge and
elite coaching experience.

Year 1 Units

Unit A: Careers in the Sport and Active Leisure Industry
Unit B: Health, Wellbeing and Sport
Unit C1: Developing Coaching Skills
Unit 1: Sports Development
Unit 2: Self-employment in Sport and Physical Activity
Unit 12: Practical Sports Application

Year 2 Units

Unit D1: Applied Coaching Skills (180 GLH)
Unit E: Research Project in Sport (120 GLH)
Unit 5: Anatomy and Physiology (60 GLH)
Unit 8: Fitness Testing (60 GLH)
Unit 6: Sports Injuries (60 GLH)
Unit 14: Organising Events in Sport and Physical Activities (60 GLH

Assessment Style

Students are assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units.
Assessment encourages application of knowledge in real-world coaching and sports contexts, focusing on
planning, delivery, and reflection

Progression and Careers

Graduates can progress to university courses such as:
– BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching
– BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma
in Sports Coaching and Development
– BSc (Hons) Physical Education and School Sport
– BSc (Hons) Sport Management

Careers include:
– Sports Coach
– Fitness Trainer
– Sports Development Officer
– Performance Analyst
– Event Coordinator

The football training pathway also opens options in semi-professional sport and further academy-based
study.

Application process

Apply

Complete our Application form and Medical and SEN declaration form, and send it to us with a copy of your passport and certificates/transcripts of your academic results.

Interview

If you meet the entry requirements, we’ll invite you for an interview so we can learn more about you, your goals, and your potential, and you can meet us and learn more about studying at LILA* College.

Welcome to the family!

We’ll offer you a place or let you know why your application was unsuccessful within two working days. Once you’ve accepted the offer and paid your deposit, we’ll start the visa sponsorship process (if applicable) and get ready to welcome you!