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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Daventry – Northampton College at Daventry

CostFREE
Duration9 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 Daventry. Classes run at Northampton College at Daventry, full-time during the day.

The course runs over nine months and covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, coaching, and leadership. You'll also plan and deliver sport sessions, take part in mock interviews, and build a portfolio. Learning combines tutor-led sessions with practical work. The course is free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

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

Who this course is for

This course is ideal if you have an interest in sport and physical activity and wish to progress toward a career in within the industry.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs at Grade 4 or above including English Language at grade 4 and Maths at grade 3, or a related Level 2 Sport qualification including GCSE English Language at grade 4 and maths at grade 3.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sport and physical activity sessions.
  • You'll develop fitness training and programming skills.
  • You'll explore coaching and leadership in a sport context.
  • You'll build a professional portfolio to support job applications.
  • You'll practise mock interviews to prepare for work in the industry.
  • You'll gain experience working with community sport projects.

How you will learn

Learning is a mix of tutor-led classroom sessions and practical sport sessions. You're expected to take part fully in practical lessons. Assessment is through coursework, portfolios, and practical tasks rather than traditional exams. You'll build evidence of your skills throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

Northampton College at Daventry will confirm what 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, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals. Note: most personal trainer roles also require a Level 3 Personal Training qualification.
  • Community sport development officer, supports local sport participation programmes.
  • Leisure centre assistant, works across facilities in a sport or leisure venue.
  • Sports administrator, handles bookings, events, and operations for a sport organisation.

What you could study next

  • HNC in Sport, a Level 4 qualification and a natural next step after this Diploma.
  • HND in Sport, Level 5 study that develops specialist knowledge further.
  • Bachelor's degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, a Level 6 qualification for those aiming at graduate roles or management.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, needed for most personal trainer roles alongside this Diploma.
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