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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start11 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 Watford. Classes run at St Michael's Catholic High School Watford, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training, and sports coaching principles. You'll also study nutrition, injury prevention, and how to plan and deliver sporting activities. The course takes around 18 months to complete. Entry requires a grade 4 or above in five subjects, including English Language, Maths, and Combined Science, along with a keen interest in sport.

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

Who this course is for

If you're interested in how the media influences and shapes the way we think about and react to the world we live in, then A level media studies may be for you. You don't need to have studied media at GCSE, though you should have a critical interest in media and good essay writing skills. The course complements subjects such as English Language or literature, history and modern languages as well as social science subjects such as politics, psychology and sociology. It's useful for a variety of media related jobs and courses but will also give you transferable skills such as communication, creativity and analytical thinking that can be used in a range of careers.

Entry requirements

Grade 4 or above in 5 x subjects including English Language, Combined Science and Maths. Students should have a keen interest in Sport

What you will learn

  • You'll study the structure and function of the human body in relation to sport.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop knowledge of nutrition and its role in sport.
  • You'll study injury prevention and basic sports rehabilitation principles.
  • You'll learn how to coach and lead sporting activities.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and identify areas for improvement.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is mainly through internally assessed units, where you produce assignments, projects, and reports. Some units may include externally assessed tasks set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll build a portfolio of work across the course.

What you will need to bring

St Michael's Catholic High School Watford 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, designs individual training plans for clients.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports activities and facilities at a leisure centre.
  • Teaching assistant with a sport specialism, supports PE and sports activities in schools.

What you could study next

  • A degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching (Level 6), for those wanting to move into specialist or graduate-level roles.
  • HND in Sport (Level 5), a shorter higher education route into sports management or coaching.
  • BTEC Higher National Certificate in Sport (Level 4), a step up that builds on this qualification.
  • Personal trainer or fitness instructor qualifications at Level 3, for those focusing on the fitness industry.
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