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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Aylesbury for 16 to 18 Year Olds – The Grange School

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration15 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Aylesbury.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Aylesbury. Classes run at The Grange School, full-time during the day.

You'll explore sport from two angles: theory and performance. Units cover anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports development. You'll also build transferable skills in teamwork, leadership, and resilience. The course runs for around 15 months and is equivalent to one and a half A levels. Entry typically requires five GCSEs at Level 4 or above, including GCSE PE or a Level 2 BTEC sport qualification.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 1.5 A levels you would generally study it full time for 1 year. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

Ideally five GCSE subjects at Level 4 or above. A Pass at Level 2 in BTEC Level 2 First Award, a Level 4 or above at GCSE PE should be achieved to ensure students have enough knowledge to engage fully in the course. It would also be to their advantage to gain a Level 4 or higher in science due to the nature of the externally assessed examination unit.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the anatomy and physiology behind sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training principles and methods.
  • You'll explore sports development and recreation management.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and apply theory to practice.
  • You'll build skills in teamwork, leadership, and resilience.
  • You'll learn how to support athletes and clients in reaching their goals.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom lessons with practical sports sessions. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally marked assignments and at least one externally assessed examination unit. Assignments are based on real tasks linked to sport and fitness contexts. You'll complete coursework throughout the year and sit the external exam at a set point in the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Grange School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at leisure centres or sports facilities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, for learners ready to move into higher education.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed coaching qualifications, for those focusing on a specific sport or coaching role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if teaching or instructing is the goal.
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