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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Enfield – Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus

CostFREE
Duration36 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start4 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport in Enfield. Classes run at Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus, full-time during the day. An Advanced Learner Loan may be available if you're 19 or over. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers sports performance, fitness, coaching, and leadership. You'll study anatomy, physiology, sports psychology, and nutrition. The course also develops your practical coaching and training skills. It runs over 36 weeks. You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

If you are over 16 years old and have an interest in sports performance, sports leadership or fitness, the BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Sport at Barnet and Southgate College may be for you. This course is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and practical skills required for successful employment in the sport and recreation industries but it also prepares you for a higher national or undergraduate degree programme in Physical Education, Sports Science, Sports development or Sports coaching. On completion of this ONE YEAR programme the Level 3 Extended Diploma is equivalent to 1.5 A levels.

Entry requirements

Required to have 5 GCSEs at grades 9-4 (A*-C), including English, Maths and preferably P.E. Applicants with a BTEC L2 Certificate in Sport require a Merit grade, with English and maths GCSEs at a minimum grade 4. You must have an interest and choose from one of the following academies on your application: Athletics; Basketball; Football; Tennis; Boxing or Leadership. It would be ideal that you have previous experience playing competitive sport however, not necessary.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in fitness and recovery.
  • You'll develop practical coaching and leadership skills.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and learn how to improve it.
  • You'll study fitness testing and training programme design.
  • You'll build knowledge of the sport and recreation industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through Pearson-set assignments and unit tasks. Some units include externally assessed exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course. Practical sessions take place alongside theory lessons.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Barnet and Southgate College Southgate Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting to go further before university.
  • Degree in Sports Science or Physical Education, for careers in coaching, research, or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training.
  • PGCE in Physical Education, for those aiming to teach PE in secondary schools.
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