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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Enfield – Capital City College Enfield Campus

CostFREE
Duration37 weeks
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Enfield. Classes run at Capital City College Enfield Campus, full-time during the day.

You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing. The course runs over 37 weeks. You'll develop both your sporting performance and the scientific knowledge needed for higher education or employment in sport.

You'll need four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths, and Science or PE. All applicants have an interview and assessment before starting. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

This advanced course will allow you to develop your own sporting performance alongside the scientific theory needed to progress to higher education and employment. You will study areas such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness instructing, sports psychology, injury and rehabilitation, and fitness testing.You will be taught in our state-of-the-art facilities, including a 3G pitch and commercial-quality gym.

Entry requirements

You will need:Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English Language, Maths and Science or PE or an equivalent Level 2 qualification at Merit (and Functional Skills in English and Maths at Level 2/GCSE English Language and Maths at grade 4 or above).A reference from your previous school/college.All applicants must have an interview and assessment to confirm that the course is suitable for them.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and learn how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness instructing and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll learn about injury prevention, rehabilitation, and recovery.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing and interpret the results.
  • You'll build the scientific knowledge needed for higher education in sport.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical activity in the college's facilities, including a 3G pitch and commercial-quality gym. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and coursework. All applicants complete an interview and assessment before the course begins to confirm it is the right fit.

What you will need to bring

You will need to wear sport-related clothing and footwear for practical sessions. Capital City College Enfield Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one training programmes for clients.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and members at a leisure facility.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, the natural next step from this qualification and equivalent to three A-levels for university entry.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work as a personal trainer.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the knowledge gained in this BTEC sport qualification.
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