Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Farnborough. Classes run full-time at Farnborough College of Technology, five days a week during the day. This two-year course covers the science behind human movement, fitness, and sports performance. You'll study anatomy and physiology, psychology, nutrition, and research methods. The level 3 BTEC sport and exercise science qualification is widely used as a route into university, and many sport science degree programmes accept it as a standard entry qualification. Pearson Edexcel awards the qualification.
Who this course is for
See college website for details of this course. Please note that start dates are indicative only - you should visit our website for the most up-to-date information.
What you will learn
You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how muscles, bones, and joints work during exercise.
You'll explore sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
You'll learn about nutrition and how diet supports training and recovery.
You'll analyse fitness testing methods and interpret results.
You'll investigate how the body responds and adapts to different types of training.
You'll develop research and data analysis skills used in sport science.
You'll examine injury prevention and the principles of safe exercise programming.
How you will learn
The BTEC format is largely assignment-based. You'll complete coursework units assessed through written reports, practical tasks, and presentations. Some units may include external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Teaching takes place in classrooms and practical settings, with regular contact time across the week. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Farnborough College of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, working with individuals or teams to improve performance
Fitness instructor, leading gym sessions and exercise programmes
Personal trainer, designing training plans for individual clients
Sport development officer, promoting participation in local sport
Exercise referral specialist, supporting people with health conditions through physical activity
Sports administrator, coordinating events and programmes for clubs or organisations
Leisure centre assistant, supporting facility operations and customer activity
What you could study next
BSc Sport and Exercise Science, the most direct degree route for graduates of this qualification
BSc Sports Coaching or Physical Education degree, for those focused on coaching and teaching
BSc Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy degree, if you want to move into rehabilitation and injury treatment
Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, a faster vocational route into fitness instruction
Many universities accept the BTEC National Extended Diploma as a standard entry qualification for sport science and related degrees.
