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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Gloucester – Hartpury College – Daytime – Full-time

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start12 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 Gloucester. Classes run at Hartpury College, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and the business side of sport. You'll study theory in the classroom and put it into practice in professional sports facilities on site. Units include skill acquisition, training programming, and coaching across different populations and performance levels.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, to start. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Extended Diploma in Sport.

Who this course is for

Progress your studies as part of an Ofsted Outstanding college, ready for employment, university or further study.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include Mathematics and English Language

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop coaching skills for different ages and ability levels.
  • You'll explore the business and management side of sport.
  • You'll study skill acquisition and how athletes learn and develop.
  • You'll reflect on your own performance and learn how to improve it.
  • You'll gain practical experience in a professional sports environment.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and hands-on practical sessions. Teaching takes place in modern learning spaces with smart boards and specialist sport facilities. You'll complete individual projects and group work. Assessment is through assignments, practical tasks, and coursework rather than final exams. Study tours and field trips may also form part of the course.

What you will need to bring

Hartpury College will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor, plans and leads exercise sessions for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Personal trainer, works one to one with clients on fitness goals. A Level 3 personal training qualification is also typically required.
  • Sports coach, coaches players or athletes in a chosen sport.
  • Community sport activator, runs sport and activity sessions locally.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across a region.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), for those wanting to move into higher-level coaching, research, or sport management roles.
  • HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into sport and fitness careers.
  • CIMSPA-recognised personal training qualification (Level 3), if you want to work as a personal trainer alongside or after this BTEC.
  • A sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work and further study in a coaching role.
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