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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Waltham Forest for 16 to 18 Year Olds – Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College – Daytime

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Waltham Forest.

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About this course

Free BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Sport in Waltham Forest. Classes run at Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers the science and practice of sport. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and coaching principles. The course takes one year to complete.

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

Who this course is for

16 to 18 Year Olds

Entry requirements

https://www.sgmc.ac.uk/courses/entry-requirements/

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to plan and lead sessions.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll investigate sports development and the structure of sport in the UK.

How you will learn

The course is classroom based and delivered full-time during the day. You'll be assessed through a mix of coursework assignments and externally set assessments. Units are assessed as you complete them, so your work builds throughout the year rather than relying on end-of-year exams alone.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Sir George Monoux Sixth Form College 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 the day-to-day running of a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school setting.

What you could study next

  • BTEC National Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger Level 3 qualification that strengthens your university application.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Coaching, or Physical Education, for those aiming at graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on fitness instruction and client coaching.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those wanting to specialise in sports coaching at a higher level.
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