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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Falmouth

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

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Falmouth. Classes run at Falmouth School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification gives you a broad grounding in the sport sector. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training, and coaching principles. Units also cover nutrition, sports development, and practical performance. The course is assessed through a mix of exams and coursework.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

This course is for students who want to continue studying Art and design after GCSE. You'll already be familiar with some of the skills and techniques, but the A level will give you the chance to study in more depth and develop your own particular artistic strengths and interests. It will suit you if you are creative and enjoy combining theory with lots of practical work. Even if you aren't aiming for a career in art and design, this course will give you a set of transferable skills including creativity, communication and the ability to work independently which can be useful in a range of careers.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll learn the principles of fitness training and programme design.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to lead sessions safely.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll investigate sports development and how sport is organised in the UK.
  • You'll analyse and reflect on your own practical sporting performance.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sessions, and independent study at Falmouth School. Assessment combines external exams set by Pearson Edexcel with internally assessed coursework and assignments. Some units are assessed through set tasks completed under supervised conditions. Your teachers will mark coursework against set criteria, and Pearson Edexcel moderates the results.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Falmouth School will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor and with equipment.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • 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, a work-based qualification useful for those already in a coaching or fitness role.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Education and Training, for those who want to teach sport or fitness.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the natural next step for university entry after this BTEC sport certificate.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a specialist route toward becoming a personal trainer.
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