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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration9 hours
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? See Sports Coaching Courses in Warwick.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Leamington Spa. Classes run at Campion School, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, fitness physiology, fitness testing, sports nutrition, and sports coaching. You'll also study risk assessment and take part in practical team sports. Lessons mix theory and hands-on activity. You'll have the chance to organise sports events and coach younger students.

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

Who this course is for

On this Sport course you will cover a wide range of units including: The principles of Anatomy and Physiology, The Physiology of Fitness, Assessing risk in sport, Fitness testing for sport and exercise, Practical Team sports, Sports Nutrition and Sports Coaching. The lessons will be a mixture of practical and theory and students will be given the opportunity to organise sports events and coach/lead younger students.

What you will learn

  • You'll study the principles of anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll explore the physiology of fitness and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll carry out fitness testing for sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to assess and manage risk in sport.
  • You'll study sports nutrition and how diet affects performance.
  • You'll develop sports coaching and leadership skills.
  • You'll organise and run sports events.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom theory and practical sessions. Assessment is through assignments and coursework rather than exams. You'll apply your knowledge in real sporting contexts, including coaching sessions and event organisation. Work is assessed unit by unit throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Campion School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

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 activities and programmes at 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 deeper specialist study before university.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming for graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and personal training careers.
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