Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Saint Helens – Rainford Sixth Form

Name: Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Saint Helens – Rainford Sixth Form
Availability: InStock

CostFREE

Duration18 months

LevelLevel 3

DeliveryClassroom based

Start3 Sep 2026

Study modeFull-time

AttendanceDaytime

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Saint Helens. Classes run at Rainford Sixth Form, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification is equivalent to one and a half A Levels. You'll study anatomy and physiology, including how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular, and respiratory systems work. You'll also cover fitness training methods, client screening, and lifestyle assessment. The course takes 18 months and combines academic, vocational, and practical learning.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Sport Foundation Diploma is the equivalent to studying 1.5 A- Level�s. The course is for someone who has a real passion for Sport and Fitness. You will study using a mixture of academic, vocational and practical methods. In Unit 1 you will explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. In Unit 2 you will explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client�s health and well-being. In Unit 3 you will explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. In Unit 4 you will examine the characteristics of effective sport or exercise leadership and be given the opportunity to demonstrate your own planning and delivery of a sport or exercise session.

Entry requirements

You must have achieved at least a Grade 6 in PE at GCSE or Merit or above in BTEC Sport.

What you will learn

You'll explore how the skeletal and muscular systems support physical activity.
You'll study how the cardiovascular and respiratory systems function during exercise.
You'll learn the fundamentals of energy systems and how the body uses fuel.
You'll carry out client screening and lifestyle assessments.
You'll plan and design fitness training programmes.
You'll develop practical coaching and instructing skills.
You'll apply both academic knowledge and hands-on sport and fitness techniques.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and vocational tasks. Assessment is mainly through assignments and coursework rather than exams. Units are assessed as you complete them, so your work builds throughout the course. Practical activities support the theory you cover in class.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Rainford Sixth Form 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 within communities.
Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification that strengthens your university application or opens more career routes.
Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based route if you move into employment.
A degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming toward professional or graduate-level roles.

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