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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Altrincham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Trafford.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Altrincham. Classes run at Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College, full-time over two years.

The sport and active leisure sector employs more than 600,000 people across the UK. This BTEC covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, sports psychology, coaching principles, and sports development. You'll build a strong foundation for working in sport, fitness, or active leisure.

Entry requires a grade 5 in GCSE Physical Education, or grade 5 in GCSE English, Maths, and Science for those who haven't studied PE. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

Year on year the sport and active leisure sector outperforms the UK economy.? The sector has more than 36,000 employers creating work for more than 600,000 full time and part-time employees.? Despite the prevalence of this sector, a third of the workforce has no qualifications, and skills shortages are responsible for a large proportion of the vacancies in this sector.? These factors highlight the importance of a recognised Level 3 qualification in this sector.

Entry requirements

A GCSE grade 5 is expected in GCSE Physical Education. For those who have not studied any of the above courses, a grade 5 in GCSE English and Mathematics and Science is required.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology relevant to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand coaching principles.
  • You'll examine sports development and the structure of the sport sector.
  • You'll analyse performance and learn how to apply feedback.
  • You'll investigate nutrition and its role in sport and physical activity.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, with some externally assessed exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years. Practical sessions give you hands-on experience alongside the theory.

What you will need to bring

Blessed Thomas Holford Catholic College will confirm what 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.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with training plans and equipment use.
  • Personal trainer, needs a further Level 3 Personal Training qualification alongside this.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Sports administrator, manages operations for a club or leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, adds the specific licence needed to work as a personal trainer one-to-one.
  • HNC in Sport (Level 4), a natural next step for those wanting higher-level study in sport science or coaching.
  • Foundation Degree or Bachelor's Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education (Level 5 or 6), opens graduate roles in sport science, teaching, or sports management.
  • PGCE or School Direct, for those aiming to teach PE, requiring a degree first.
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