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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Northampton – Moulton College – Daytime – Full-time

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Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start6 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Fees apply if you're not eligible. Contact Moulton College for more info.

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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Northampton. Classes run at Moulton College, full-time during the day. Fees may apply depending on your circumstances, though loans and fee reductions may be available.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers a wide range of subjects. You'll study sport psychology, sports coaching, and fitness testing. The course also explores anatomy, physiology, and sports performance. It takes two years to complete. Moulton College runs sports academies alongside the course, including football, cricket, basketball, and rugby, in partnership with local clubs.

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

Who this course is for

Four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Sport or an apprenticeship qualification.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at grade 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths a relevant Level 2 Diploma in Sport or an apprenticeship qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of sports coaching and how to apply them.
  • You'll study sport psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and interpret the results.
  • You'll learn about anatomy and physiology in a sport context.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports performance and training methods.
  • You'll understand how to plan and deliver sport and fitness sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Moulton College. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and practical tasks. There are no written exams for most units. You build a portfolio of work over the two years. Some units may include observed practical assessments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Moulton College 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 programmes and trains clients one to one.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a sports venue.
  • Community sports coordinator, organises sport and activity programmes.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger BTEC sport qualification for learners wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a higher education route into specialist sport roles.
  • CIMSPA-recognised personal training qualification, for those moving directly into fitness instruction or personal training.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for learners aiming for graduate-level sport careers.
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