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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Maltby

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 Maltby. Classes run at Maltby Academy, full-time over two years.

You'll study through classroom lessons, practical activity sessions, and work-based experience. The course covers anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. You'll also complete assignment-based work throughout. Prior GCSE PE or BTEC Sport experience is helpful but not required.

The course carries UCAS points, so it can support an application to university. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

The BTEC Sport course is a versatile, recognised UCAS qualification that has helped lots of students move on to Higher Education to study a sport based course at university. Students will learn through a combination of physical activity sessions, classroom focused lessons and work based experience. Students must be prepared for hard work, including report focused assignments, but be ready for an enjoyable course that allows students to learn the skills needed in the sports industry.

Entry requirements

Experience of GCSE PE or BTEC Sport would be a good advantage to students taking the course, but are not essential.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and programme design.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll gain practical experience through physical activity sessions.
  • You'll build work-based experience in a sports setting.
  • You'll complete written assignments to demonstrate your knowledge.

How you will learn

You'll learn through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sport sessions, and work-based placements. Assessment is mainly through assignments and written reports rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years. Maltby Academy uses this combination to reflect how the sports industry actually operates.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Maltby Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for teams or individuals.
  • 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 at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.
  • PE teaching assistant, supports physical education lessons in a school.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ Diploma in Sport and Active Leisure, useful if you want a work-based route alongside employment.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those progressing into higher education.
  • A degree in Sport Science, Coaching, or Physical Education, building on the UCAS points this qualification earns.
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