The LLS course gives you an advantage in the competitive world of sport. Whether you’re interested in coaching, media, fitness, sports business or sports science, the LLS course and its recognised qualification (worth up to 168 UCAS points) is perfect for you.

Each term includes guest speakers and masterclasses from sporting professionals. You will regularly visit elite facilities and if you are passionate about travelling, you will have opportunities to coach around the world.

Gain Qualifications

Gain a BTEC Level 3 qualification and earn up to 168 UCAS points.

Gain Experience 

Gain over 500 hours of work experience in your community and around the world.

Gain Connections

Grow a professional network within the sports industry.

Gain Employment

The perfect foundation for anyone looking for a career in sport.

Gain Confidence 

Through the opportunities and support you’ll receive from LLS and your local tutor, you’ll become far more confident compared to when you started.

THE LLS QUALIFICATION

Over the course of two academic years, students will earn the Pearson Level 3 National Extended BTEC Diploma in Sports Coaching and Development (2019). This is a full-time programme meaning you will have around 15 hours of lessons split between theory and practical, the rest of your week will be self-studying and gaining work experience.

The qualification carries up to 168 UCAS points, which is the equivalent to studying 3 A-Levels and is 100% coursework based. Perfect for those who prefer to learn without the pressure of exams.

WHAT YOU’LL LEARN

You’ll learn everything needed for a successful career in the sport industry. Coaching at an expert level by leading groups of local sports clubs and schools, physiology, nutrition, fitness testing and much more.

IN YOUR FIRST YEAR

  • Anatomy & Physiology in Sport

  • Health, Wellbeing & Sport

  • Developing Coaching Skills

  • Sports Development

  • Self Employment in Sport

  • Careers in Sport

IN YOUR SECOND YEAR

  • Sports Nutrition

  • Applied Coaching Skills

  • Sports Injuries

  • Fitness Testing

  • Fitness Training

  • Sports Psychology

PATHWAYS INTO UNIVERSITY, PAID COACHING ROLES ABROAD, APPRENTICESHIPS, FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT AND MORE.

HOW YOU WILL LEARN

Everyone learns in different ways. It’s why we have created a unique learning model, so every student can learn in a variety of ways and achieve the highest grade possible. There are three main ways in which you will learn:

Classroom learning is an essential part of the LLS course. Your tutor will deliver engaging, collaborative lessons that challenge students thinking and prepare them for upcoming coursework.

This is where you will develop your coaching skills, gain a greater understanding of sports science learn of a wide range of sports. You may have a knowledge for one or two sports but you will leave leave with knowledge of 10 additional sports. 

Work Experience is at the centre of the LLS course, you can expect to gain over 500 hours of it on average during the course in your local community and further afield, even venturing abroad with your classmates to put your coaching skills to the test.

PEARSON APPROVED CENTRE

Each one of our centres around the UK are proudly approved by Pearson. This ensures that our education provision delivered to each student is at an exceptionally high level and we are assessed regularly by Pearson.

“The work sampled is of exceptional quality throughout. Excellent video footage as well as detail within the learners work.”

Pearson

Taken from the 2024 QCF LLS Report

ENTRY REQUIREMENTS

A minimum of five GCSEs (or equivalent) at Grades 4 to 9 are required to join the LLS course. You will also ideally have a Grade 4 or above in GCSE PE or a Pass in BTEC Sport but this is not essential. Our team are always happy to help if you have any questions regarding the entry requirements.

“LLS has helped me to develop my personal skills, giving me opportunities to coach a variety of people that I wouldn’t normally get to interact with. It’s also great to be on a course with people that are all like-minded and have the same aspirations as you.”

Oliver Hirst

LLS Student and Aspiring Professional Sailor

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Your sporting ability will not impact your place with LLS. Instead, we will assess your suitability based on your grades, your commitment to LLS events, and comments from your teachers where necessary.

The LLS programme is multi-sports, and students will experience a minimum of 12 different sports during their two years with us. When being assessed practically, students can choose which sports that they are assessed in.

The LLS programme is a full-time option, but some of our study centres do allow students to take an additional A Level alongside our course. Please speak to your local LLS team for more information.

LLS’ main objective is to support the education, and career prospects of our students.

Although, we have had several talented athletes join our programme, and our teams have supported them in their efforts through scholarship application support, flexible timetables to allow for training camps, media training, and much more.

All students will wear fully branded Adidas uniform while representing LLS. This is the expectation for lessons and work experience.

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