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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport And Exercise Science Course in Bournemouth

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

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at Bournemouth and Poole College Bournemouth Campus, full-time during the day. This Pearson Edexcel level 3 btec sport and exercise science qualification covers the science behind sport and human performance, including anatomy, physiology, and fitness testing. You'll also develop practical industry skills alongside your academic study. The course runs over two years. Entry requirements vary by route: the Foundation Diploma has lower GCSE requirements, while the Diploma and Extended Diploma require four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

Who this course is for

If you have an interest in sport and fitness and want to gain a qualification that not only enables you to progress on to university but also prepares you with industry skills and qualifications then this is the course for you!

This course can be studied as a Foundation Diploma, Diploma or Extended Diploma depending on your GCSE/Level 2 Grades.

Diploma - 4 GCSE's at Grade 4 or higher including English and Maths.

Extended Diploma - 5 GCSE's at Grade 4 or higher including English and Maths.

Entry requirements

Minimum entry requirements; Diploma - 4 GCSE's at grade 4 (or Level 2 equivelent) including English and Maths. Extended Diploma - 5 GCSE's at grade 4 (or Level 2 equivelent) including English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll analyse sports performance using data and testing methods.
  • You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll build practical skills relevant to roles in the sport and fitness industry.
  • You'll investigate research methods used in sport and exercise science.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom sessions, practical activities, and assignments. Assessment on the BTEC is largely coursework-based, with units assessed through assignments and projects you complete throughout the course. Some units include externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of evidence alongside sitting those assessments.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach: plan and deliver sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor: lead gym classes and one-to-one training.
  • Personal trainer: design programmes for individual clients.
  • Sports development officer: promote participation in sport locally.
  • Exercise referral instructor: support clients referred by health professionals.
  • Sports therapist: assist with injury prevention and recovery (further study needed).
  • Leisure centre assistant: support day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) Sport and Exercise Science: the natural next step at university, building on the science and research skills you develop on this course.
  • BSc (Hons) Sports Coaching or Physical Education: if you want to focus on coaching or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification: if you want to move straight into fitness work rather than university.
  • PGCE in Physical Education: further down the line, if teaching is your goal.
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