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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Ipswich – Kesgrave High School

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Ipswich. Classes run at Kesgrave High School, full-time during the day.

The course covers how the body's systems work and why they matter for sports performance. You'll study the role of National Governing Bodies and the rules and regulations that shape sport. You'll also gather filmed evidence of yourself taking part in two sporting activities, which forms part of your assessment. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

Year 1 - Students will learn about how the body is made up of different systems, how these systems work together and why they are important to sports performance. They will also complete a unit understanding National Governing Bodies and the rules and regulations in sport. Pupils will also be required to gather film evidence of themselves completing two sporting activities. This is necessary in order for pupils to complete the assignments.

Entry requirements

6 GCSE/BTEC passes at Level 4 or above. It is desirable to achieve a Merit or above in this subject at Level 2 (or a related subject).

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the body's systems are structured and how they work together.
  • You'll understand why physiology matters for sports performance.
  • You'll study National Governing Bodies and their role in sport.
  • You'll learn the rules and regulations that govern sporting activity.
  • You'll gather filmed evidence of yourself performing two different sports.
  • You'll complete assignments drawing on practical and theoretical knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions and practical sporting activity. Assessment is assignment-based. You'll need to produce filmed evidence of yourself completing two sporting activities as part of your coursework. Written assignments cover the theoretical units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Kesgrave High School will confirm anything else you need before you start. You should be prepared to take part in practical sporting activities and to arrange or take part in filming for your assessment evidence.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for individuals or teams.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons 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 higher education.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or teaching sport professionally.
  • CIMSPA-endorsed personal training qualifications, the route toward becoming a registered personal trainer.
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