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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Oxted for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration5 hours
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 Tandridge.

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About this course

Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Oxted. Classes run at Oxted School, full-time during the day.

It counts as the equivalent of one A-level. You'll study specialist sport topics in depth, covering anatomy, physiology, fitness training, coaching, and sports psychology. The course builds the practical and theoretical skills employers look for in sport and fitness roles.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

The BTEC National Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport is a two year course having been developed to help students study deep, specialist, practical skills and understanding and offers a specialist qualification that focuses on particular aspects of employment within the appropriate vocational sector. The BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport is the equivalent to one A-level.

Entry requirements

5 GCSEs 9-5 with Grade 4 in Physical Education or Merit in BTEC Sport Level 2 and 4-4 in Science

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll explore fitness training principles and how to apply them.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sporting activities.
  • You'll investigate career pathways in the sport and fitness sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, marked against Pearson Edexcel criteria. Some units may include externally assessed tasks or exams. Your work builds into a portfolio of evidence over the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Oxted School 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 in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport across a community.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of sport facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, useful if you want a work-based qualification alongside employment.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, if you want to teach sport or fitness.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport Science or Coaching, a higher education route for deeper specialist study.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 option at college before moving into a degree.
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