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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Outdoor Activities Course in Nantwich

CostFREE
Duration35 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport and Outdoor Activities Course in Nantwich. Classes run at Reaseheath College, full-time during the day, over 35 weeks. You'll build knowledge in sports coaching, leadership, and event organisation, alongside practical skills in outdoor activities. The course also gives you the chance to work toward additional industry qualifications to strengthen your CV. Entry requires 4 to 5 GCSEs at grades 9 to 4 (A* to C), or an appropriate Level 2 qualification.

Who this course is for

This action-packed training programme will put you on the right track for a career in the fast growing outdoor adventure industry.

You will develop your understanding of sports coaching, leadership and organising sporting events, as well as gain practical skills in key outdoor activities.

Theres also the opportunity to study industry-recognised qualifications in addition to the course, to help you stand out when it comes to job hunting.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSEs 9-4 (A*-C) or an appropriate level 2 qualification.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of sports coaching principles and practice.
  • You'll learn how to plan and lead sporting events.
  • You'll build practical skills in a range of outdoor activities.
  • You'll study leadership techniques for outdoor and adventure settings.
  • You'll explore how the outdoor adventure industry operates.
  • You'll have the opportunity to gain additional industry-recognised qualifications alongside the main course.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and hands-on practical activity. The BTEC Extended Diploma is assessed through coursework and assignments rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across units covering coaching, leadership, event management, and outdoor activities. Assessment is ongoing throughout the course, so your work is marked as you go rather than in a single end-of-year exam.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Reaseheath College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Outdoor activity instructor, leading sessions in adventure sports
  • Sports coach, working with clubs, schools, or leisure centres
  • Event coordinator, organising sporting and community events
  • PE teaching assistant, supporting sport in schools
  • Leisure centre supervisor, managing facilities and programmes
  • Outdoor education worker, delivering learning through outdoor activities
  • Community sports development officer, promoting participation locally

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 HND in Sport or Outdoor Education, for those wanting to go deeper into coaching or leadership theory.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport, a work-based route combining study with employment.
  • A full university degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Adventure Education, building on the BTEC Extended Diploma as a recognised entry qualification for many courses.
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