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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Ipswich – Suffolk New College

CostFREE
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2026
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 Suffolk New College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers coaching, nutrition, leadership, fitness testing and training, and anatomy and physiology. You'll learn in the classroom and through practical sessions using the college's facilities. Work experience with local employers, including Ipswich Town FC, is part of the programme. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

The study programme offers an extensive study of all sporting areas, including Coaching, Nutrition, Leadership, Fitness Testing and Training, and Anatomy and Physiology. You will have the opportunity to learn in the classroom and through practical sessions utilising the College’s fantastic facilities, and pursue work experience opportunities with our wide range of top employers such as Ipswich Town FC, and many more. Educational trips are arranged each year to widen the student experience through attendance at sports conventions and alternative sporting venues.

Entry requirements

Five GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including maths and/or English, or a Level 2 qualification plus maths and/or English at Grade 4 or above.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and leadership.
  • You'll explore nutrition and its role in sport and performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness testing and training programmes.
  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport.
  • You'll develop practical skills through hands-on sessions in college facilities.
  • You'll gain work experience with sports organisations and employers.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons and practical sessions. Assessment is through assignments, projects, and coursework rather than written exams. Work experience placements form part of the programme. Educational trips are also arranged to broaden your experience.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Suffolk New College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes or gym-floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual training programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and operations at a leisure facility.
  • PE technician, supports physical education departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a higher education route into sports science or coaching.
  • Degree in Sports Science or Physical Education, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in sport, coaching, or health.
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