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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Slough – Slough And Eton Adult Learning Centre

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport in Slough. Classes run at Slough And Eton Adult Learning Centre, full-time during the day over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers anatomy and physiology, fitness testing, sports coaching, and sports development. You'll explore how the body works, how to plan training programmes, and how to support athletes and participants. The course is equivalent to one A Level and is designed to open doors to university sport degrees and careers in the active leisure sector.

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

Who this course is for

BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport will help you to succeed in your future career within the sport and active leisure sector. It is designed to give you access to higher sports awards (Degree courses etc.) and support your career aspirations. This is a vocational, work related, qualification that will help to provide you with the knowledge, understanding and skills that are relevant to your chosen subject. It is equivalent to one A Level.

Entry requirements

5 standard passes (9-4) including English and Mathematics at a Grade 4.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver sports coaching sessions.
  • You'll explore fitness testing methods and how to analyse results.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports development and participation.
  • You'll study the principles of training and how to design programmes.
  • You'll learn about nutrition and its role in sport and performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and work-related tasks. Assessment is a mix of internal assignments and external examinations set by Pearson Edexcel. Internal units are assessed through coursework and portfolio evidence. External units are assessed through written exams. Your work is marked against set criteria throughout the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Slough And Eton Adult Learning Centre will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers sessions for clubs or community groups.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in gyms or leisure centres.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual training plans for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor day to day.
  • Sports development officer, works to grow participation in sport locally.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports operations at a sports or leisure facility.

What you could study next

  • HND in Sport, a higher-level qualification for those wanting more depth before a degree.
  • BA or BSc in Sport and Exercise Science, the natural next step for university study.
  • Level 3 NVQ in Coaching, Instructing, or Teaching, useful for hands-on roles in sport.
  • CIMSPA or UK Coaching qualifications, recognised by employers in the fitness and coaching sector.

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