Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Nottingham – The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
Apply now →

About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Exercise Science Course in Nottingham. Classes run at The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham, full-time during the day. This two-year course covers the science behind human performance, exercise, and sport. You'll study anatomy, physiology, psychology, and the principles of fitness and training. The level 3 BTEC sport and exercise science qualification is awarded by Pearson Edexcel and is widely accepted by universities as a route into sport science, health, and related degree programmes.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the psychology of sport and how mental factors affect performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and evaluate fitness training programmes.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll investigate research methods used in sport and exercise science.
  • You'll develop skills in collecting and interpreting scientific data.
  • You'll study biomechanics and how movement affects sporting performance.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom through a mix of lessons, practical sessions, and project work. Assessment is mainly through coursework assignments and internal assessments, with some externally set exams for specific units. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. There are no end-of-course exams for every unit, so assessment is spread throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach: plan and deliver training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor: lead exercise classes or one-to-one gym sessions.
  • Personal trainer: design programmes and support clients toward fitness goals.
  • Sports development officer: promote participation in sport within communities.
  • Exercise referral specialist: support people with health conditions through physical activity.
  • Sports analyst: collect and interpret performance data for teams or athletes.
  • Health and wellbeing coordinator: run workplace or community health programmes.

What you could study next

A Level 3 BTEC sport and exercise science qualification is accepted by many universities for degree entry. You could progress to a BSc in Sport Science, Exercise Physiology, or Sports Coaching. A degree opens routes into physiotherapy, sports medicine, or strength and conditioning. You could also study a Level 4 or Level 5 qualification in personal training, sports coaching, or fitness instruction if you want to move into work sooner.

Apply on trinity.nottingham.sch.uk →
Apply now →

Related courses at The Trinity Catholic School Nottingham

More courses near you