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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Harrogate for 16 to 18 Year Olds – St Aidan’s and St John Fisher’s Associated Sixth Form

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 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 Gym Instructor Courses in North Yorkshire.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Harrogate. Classes run at St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form, full-time over two years.

The course covers exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development, and outdoor activities. Units are assessed in a variety of ways, giving you a broad grounding in the sport and active leisure sector. You'll need at least four GCSEs at grade 4, including GCSE English and GCSE Maths.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Diploma in Sport at Level 3.

Who this course is for

The course builds on the student’s experience from KS4 and GCSE to provide an introduction to the sport and active leisure sector for learners looking to build a career in sport, within one of its occupational areas. These areas include exercise and fitness, coaching and leadership, sports development and the outdoors. The content of the course is made up of a variety of units that are assessed in different ways.

Entry requirements

A minimum of 4 GCSE subjects at grade 4, including GCSE Physical Education if taken, GCSE English and GCSE Mathematics.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore the principles of exercise and fitness.
  • You'll study coaching techniques and leadership in sport.
  • You'll learn about sports development and how it works in practice.
  • You'll develop knowledge of outdoor activities and adventure sports.
  • You'll understand how the sport and active leisure sector is organised.
  • You'll build skills in planning and delivering sport and physical activity sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at the sixth form. Units are assessed in different ways across the course, which may include assignments, practical assessments, and coursework. Assessment methods vary by unit, reflecting the range of topics covered across the Diploma.

What you will need to bring

St Aidan's and St John Fisher's Associated Sixth Form will confirm what you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Fitness instructor, leads group or individual exercise sessions.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor.
  • Personal trainer, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals. A personal trainer licence or further qualification is usually needed.
  • Sports coach, delivers coaching sessions in a chosen sport. A sport-specific coaching award is often also required.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport. Many roles at this level prefer a degree or relevant experience.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the next step for roles in sports development or coaching at a higher level.
  • HND in Sport, a Level 5 qualification if you want higher-level study without a full degree.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, adds a recognised fitness industry licence to your Diploma.
  • PGCE or teacher training, if you want to teach physical education in schools, a degree is needed first.
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