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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
StartFlexible
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 Wolverhampton.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Willenhall. Classes run at St Thomas More Catholic School Willenhall, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and sports psychology. You'll also study nutrition, injury prevention, and how sport is organised and managed. The course runs over two years and is equivalent in size to one A Level.

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

Who this course is for

The Pearson BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport is an applied general qualification for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and ultimately to employment in the sport sector. The qualification is equivalent in size to one A level, and it has been designed as a one-year, full-time study programme, or a full two year programme when studied alongside a further Level 3 qualification. This couse is for anyone who has achieved 5 or more GCSE passes at Grade 4. This is a vocationally related qualification and an alternative to traditional A Levels.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy, physiology, and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study fitness training principles and how to plan training programmes.
  • You'll develop sports coaching skills and techniques.
  • You'll learn about sports psychology and how it affects performance.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and fitness.
  • You'll understand injury prevention and basic sports science.
  • You'll look at how sport is organised, managed, and funded in the UK.

How you will learn

You'll be assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed exams. Assignments are set by Pearson Edexcel and marked by the centre. Exams test your knowledge of core units. Classroom sessions combine theory, practical activities, and group work.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Thomas More Catholic School Willenhall 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 with equipment and exercise plans.
  • Community sports development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, handles the organisation and coordination of sporting events.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for learners who want to go deeper into sport science and coaching before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a two-year higher education route into applied sport roles.
  • BSc Sport Science or Physical Education, a full degree for those aiming at careers in coaching, sport science, or teaching.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those who want to move directly into fitness instruction.
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