BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Henley-on-Thames. Classes run at The Henley College, full-time during the day over two years. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sport and exercise science qualification blends practical, career-focused skills with academic study. You'll cover the science behind human performance, exercise physiology, anatomy, and sports psychology. The course is designed to take you into employment, an apprenticeship, or higher education, including university. Entry requirements are Science grade 5, PE grade 5, English grade 4, Maths grade 4, and one further grade 4. A course textbook costs £32.
Who this course is for
These are vocational qualifications which blend practical, career-focused skills and academic study to prepare you for direct entry into employment or enable you to move on to higher education, apprenticeships or higher apprenticeships
Entry requirements
Science Grade 5, PE Grade 5,English 4, Maths 4, plus 1 Grade 4
What you will learn
You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
You'll explore exercise physiology, including how the body responds to training.
You'll analyse sports psychology and its effect on performance.
You'll apply fitness testing and data analysis to real sporting contexts.
You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
You'll examine biomechanics and movement principles.
You'll build research and academic writing skills for higher education or employment.
How you will learn
The BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Assignments are coursework-based and tied to each unit. External assessments test core scientific knowledge under exam conditions. Classroom sessions at The Henley College combine taught theory with practical activities, giving you both the academic grounding and applied skills the qualification requires.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. A course textbook is required and costs £32. The Henley College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, supporting athletes to develop technique and fitness
Fitness instructor, planning and delivering exercise sessions
Personal trainer, working one-to-one with clients on health goals
Sports development officer, promoting participation in sport locally
Exercise referral coordinator, supporting clients referred by health professionals
Leisure centre assistant, working across sport and recreation facilities
Sports analyst, collecting and interpreting performance data
What you could study next
BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science, a university degree that builds directly on this qualification and opens roles in research, coaching, and clinical exercise.
BSc (Hons) Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy, for those interested in injury assessment and rehabilitation.
Higher or Degree Apprenticeship in Sport, combining work-based learning with further academic study.
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification (such as a CIMSPA-endorsed Diploma), for those who want to move into fitness instruction sooner.
