Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Radstock. Classes run at Writhlington School, full-time over two years. You'll study anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, professional development in the sports industry, and practical sports performance. The course combines practical sessions with theory-based lessons across fourteen units. Entry requires a grade 4 in GCSE PE and grade 44 in GCSE Science, and you must be competing in sport outside school. This level 3 BTEC sport and exercise science qualification carries the same weight as three A Levels and is designed to support progression to university or employment in the sport sector.
Who this course is for
"BTEC Sport is aimed at students with an interest in sport, exercise and health and includes a range of practical and theory based lessons in order to give students an insight into a variety of sports based careers or further study. Unit 1: Anatomy & Physiology Unit 2: Fitness Training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being Unit 3: Professional Development in the Sports Industry Unit 7: Practical Sports Performance"
Entry requirements
Grade 4 in GCSE PE and a grade 44 in GCSE Science. Students must be taking part in competitive sport outside of school.
What you will learn
You'll study the anatomy and physiology of the human body and how it responds to exercise.
You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes for health, sport, and wellbeing.
You'll explore professional development and career pathways in the sports industry.
You'll analyse practical sports performance and develop your own sporting skills.
You'll investigate how businesses operate within the sport sector.
You'll build knowledge of exercise science principles that underpin higher education study in sport.
How you will learn
You'll learn through a mix of classroom-based theory lessons and practical sessions. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed examinations, depending on the unit. Mandatory units such as Anatomy and Physiology and Fitness Training and Programming are assessed externally. Other units are assessed through coursework and practical tasks completed throughout the two years.
What you will need to bring
The centre will provide most materials. Writhlington School will confirm anything else you need before you start.
Where next
Jobs you could do
Sports coach: plan and deliver coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
Personal trainer: design fitness programmes for individual clients.
Fitness instructor: lead group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
Sports development officer: promote participation in sport at community level.
Exercise referral specialist: support clients referred by health professionals.
Sports therapist: assist with injury prevention and rehabilitation (further study required).
PE teaching assistant: support physical education in schools.
What you could study next
BSc Sport and Exercise Science: the natural next step for learners wanting to go deeper into the science of sport and exercise.
BSc Sports Coaching or Physical Education: degree routes into coaching and teaching careers.
BSc Physiotherapy or Sports Therapy: for those interested in health and rehabilitation (check individual entry requirements).
Level 3 Personal Training Qualification: a faster route into fitness instruction if you want to work sooner.
