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

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

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Grays. Classes run at Harris Academy Chafford Hundred, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, sports psychology, nutrition, and coaching principles. You'll also study sports development and the business side of the sport and fitness industry. The course prepares you for university or employment in sport and fitness.

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

Who this course is for

This course is for school leaver (Age 16) who wish to study this subject at sixth form. This course will prepare students for their next steps weather that be university or employment based learning.

Entry requirements

You must have an Attainment 8 score of 50 & at least a 4 in Mathematics and a 5 in English Language or Literature.

Grade 6 at GCSE/Merit at BTEC

Grade 5,4 in trilogy science required or 5 in Biology.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop knowledge of fitness training methods and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and its role in performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its impact on sport and health.
  • You'll practise coaching skills and understand how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll examine sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll gain an understanding of the business and management side of the sport and fitness industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and project-based assignments. Assessment is through coursework and unit assignments rather than written exams. You'll build a portfolio of evidence across the two years. Some units may include practical assessments where you demonstrate coaching or fitness instruction skills.

What you will need to bring

Harris Academy Chafford Hundred 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 with equipment and technique.
  • Personal trainer, you'll need additional certification such as a Level 3 Personal Training qualification.
  • Sports coach, works with teams or individuals to develop skills and performance.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the running of sport and fitness facilities.
  • Community sport activator, promotes participation in sport at a local level.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), the natural next step if you want to go into research, teaching, or specialist coaching roles.
  • HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into sport management or coaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, needed alongside this BTEC if you want to work as a personal trainer.
  • PGCE or teacher training, if you want to teach PE in schools after completing a degree.
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