Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Great Yarmouth. Classes run full-time at East Norfolk Sixth Form College, five days a week during the day. The course takes 12 months to complete. You'll study sport science, exercise physiology, sports coaching, and health and fitness across a range of units. The programme includes exposure to a professional football club environment, giving you practical insight into how sport organisations operate. Entry requires five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language and Maths. Grade 4 or above in Science and Physical Education is desirable. This is a strong route into university or a career in sport and fitness.
Who this course is for
This course focuses on the science behind sport and how this us used to develop performance.This subject is the equivalent of 3 A-levels in Sport and Exercise Science, meaning this will be the only subject in your study programme. This course is well suited to those with a passion for sport and an interest in how sporting performances can continue to develop in the future.
Entry requirements
Grade 4 or above in GCSE English Language and Maths. Grade C or above in GCSE Science. Grade C in GCSE Physical Education is desirable.
What you will learn
You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body and how it responds to exercise.
You'll explore sports coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
You'll learn how to analyse sports performance and apply findings to training.
You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
You'll study psychology in sport, including motivation, mental preparation, and performance.
You'll gain insight into how a professional football club operates across different departments.
You'll learn how to design fitness programmes for different populations and goals.
How you will learn
The Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma is assessed through a combination of coursework assignments and external examinations. Coursework units are assessed internally and moderated externally. Some units are assessed through set tasks or exams set and marked by Pearson Edexcel. Classroom sessions cover theory and practical work. The professional football club environment provides real-world context for your studies.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. East Norfolk Sixth Form College will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach, planning and delivering sessions in a club or school setting
Fitness instructor, working in gyms or leisure centres
Personal trainer, designing programmes for individual clients
Sports development officer, supporting participation in community sport
Exercise referral coordinator, working with health and wellbeing services
Sports administrator, supporting operations at a club or governing body
What you could study next
A degree in Sport and Exercise Science, Sports Coaching, or a related subject. The BTEC National Extended Diploma is widely accepted as a university entry qualification at Level 3.
Level 4 Certificate in Coaching or a specialist coaching qualification, if you want to move into professional coaching without a full degree.
CIMSPA-recognised qualifications in personal training or fitness instruction, if you want to work in the fitness industry sooner.
