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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Hastings

Cost£2882.00 Uniform cost are £140 which will see you through the two-year programme
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Hastings. Classes run at East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus.

You'll study anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, and sports injuries. The course also covers sports coaching, sports development, and business in sport. You'll use a fully equipped gym to carry out fitness tests and build training programmes. You need at least five GCSEs at grade 4 to 9, including English or maths at grade 4. Assessment includes exams, written reports, presentations, and practical observations across 14 units.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

During this course you will be able to build on knowledge that you will have gained from studying Level 2 or your GCSE PE. This course will enable you to have a more in-depth understanding of the scientific principles and training methods within this exciting industry.

Entry requirements

Minimum five grade 4-9 at GCSE or successful completion of the Level 2 course, and English Language or maths at grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the respiratory and circulatory systems and how they respond to exercise.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing using a fully equipped gym.
  • You'll design and evaluate fitness training programmes.
  • You'll learn how sports injuries happen and how they are managed.
  • You'll explore sports coaching methods and how to apply them.
  • You'll study sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll gain an understanding of business in sport.

How you will learn

You'll study 14 units over two years. Assessment is a mix of internal and external methods. These include written exams, essays and reports, presentations, and practical observations. The course is graded overall with three grades, such as PPP, MMM, or DDM. This is equivalent to three A-Levels.

What you will need to bring

A uniform is required for the course. The cost is around £140 and covers the full two years. East Sussex College Hastings Station Plaza Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for teams or individuals.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, works to increase participation in sport.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that opens more university routes.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the scientific grounding from this BTEC sport qualification.
  • A personal trainer or fitness instructor qualification, such as a Level 3 Certificate in Personal Training, for those moving straight into work.
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