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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in South Shields for 16 to 18 Year Olds – St Wilfrid’s RC College

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration24 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in South Shields. Classes run at St Wilfrid's RC College, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel qualification covers sport theory, performance, coaching, and fitness instruction. You'll also develop teamwork, leadership, and resilience skills that are useful across sport and beyond. The course runs over two years and is the equivalent of one and a half A Levels.

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

Who this course is for

Anyone intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching. It allows you to explore sport both theoretically and as a performer. The equivalent of 1.5 A levels you would generally study it full time for 1 year. You'll get transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

Students will be offered a place at St. Wilfrid's sixth form on the proviso that they will meet the following criteria;

  • at least 5 9-4 grades including English and Mathematics
  • a minimum of grade 6 at the subject they wish to study
  • a minimum of merit in the vocational subject they wish to study

What you will learn

  • You'll study the science behind sport, including anatomy, physiology, and fitness testing.
  • You'll explore coaching principles and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll develop skills in sports performance and analysis.
  • You'll learn about fitness instruction and programme design.
  • You'll build leadership and teamwork skills through practical activities.
  • You'll examine sport development and recreation management concepts.
  • You'll gain knowledge relevant to teaching and instructing in sport settings.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set assessments. Classroom sessions combine theory and practical work. You'll complete units that are marked internally and moderated by Pearson Edexcel, alongside timed written assessments for some units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Wilfrid's RC 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 fitness programmes for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at leisure centres or sports facilities.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education 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.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Coaching or Sport Science, a higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into teaching or instructing.
  • Coaching licences with national governing bodies, such as FA coaching awards, to work in specific sports.
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