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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Milton Keynes – Shenley Brook End School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 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 Milton Keynes. Classes run at Shenley Brook End School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers sport performance, anatomy and physiology, fitness training, and sports coaching. You'll study sport both as a performer and as an academic subject. The course carries the same weight as one A level, and you can study it alongside other Level 3 qualifications.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including English and maths, to enrol. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

5 GCSE's grades 9-4 (A*-C) including English and maths

What you will learn

  • You'll develop your understanding of anatomy and physiology in sport.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll analyse sport performance and identify areas for improvement.
  • You'll explore sports development and recreation management concepts.
  • You'll build practical skills as both a performer and a coach.
  • You'll develop transferable skills in teamwork and communication.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, which your teachers mark against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Some units may include externally set tasks or exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Shenley Brook End 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 in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and exercise plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners wanting more depth before university or employment.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a higher education route into coaching or performance roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those wanting to work as a personal trainer or gym instructor.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for learners aiming for graduate-level roles in sport, health, or education.
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