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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Poole

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 Poole. Classes run at Lytchett Minster School, full-time over two years.

The course covers anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. You'll also study nutrition, injury prevention, and how to plan and lead sports sessions.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Sport

Entry requirements

5 GCSE grades at C or above

What you will learn

  • You'll understand how the body works during exercise, covering anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to design training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll develop skills in injury prevention and basic sports injury management.
  • You'll practise leading and evaluating sports activities.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, where you complete assignments and projects. Some units may include externally assessed exams or tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Lytchett Minster School 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 and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities at a sports or leisure facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and deepening your knowledge.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Coaching, a higher education route into coaching or sport science.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Personal Training, the next step toward becoming a qualified personal trainer.
  • A-Level Physical Education, useful if you want to combine academic study with your BTEC.
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