Post A Job
Advertise Courses
Search Jobs
Search Courses

BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Hammersmith and Fulham for 16 to 18 Year Olds

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start15 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

A sixth-form course for 16 to 18 year olds. Aged 19 or over? Check which courses you can do free.

Apply now →

About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Hammersmith and Fulham. Classes run at Hammersmith Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course combines practical sports activity with academic study. You'll explore topics such as anatomy and physiology, sports coaching, fitness training, and sports psychology. Units also cover nutrition, injury prevention, and sports development. The course is free for students aged 16 to 18 years old when they enrol.

Entry requires eight or more GCSEs at grades 9 to 4, including grade 5 in English Language, Maths, and Physical Education or Sport. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

The Level 3 Subsidiary Diploma in Sport is a two-year programme. The course combines practical sports activity with academic study, giving students the opportunity to combine sport and recreation units.

Entry requirements

Eight or more GCSEs at grades 9-4 including grade 5 in English Language and Mathematics, as well as a minimum grade 5 in Physical Education or Sport or grade 5/5 in Combined Science.

What you will learn

  • You'll study anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll develop practical sports coaching skills across a range of activities.
  • You'll learn how to plan and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll explore sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll study nutrition and its role in sport and exercise.
  • You'll learn about injury prevention and basic sports medicine principles.
  • You'll examine how sport is organised and developed at local and national level.

How you will learn

Learning is classroom based, with a mix of practical sessions and academic study. Assessment is through a combination of internally assessed assignments and externally set exams. Practical units are assessed through observation and portfolio evidence. You'll build a body of work across the two years that demonstrates both your knowledge and your practical skills.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hammersmith Academy will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers training sessions for teams or individuals.
  • 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 within communities.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the day-to-day running of a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting deeper study before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Coaching or Sports Science, a two-year higher education route.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science or Physical Education, for those aiming at graduate-level roles in sport.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or instructing professionally.
Apply on hammersmithacademy.org →
Apply now →

Related courses at Hammersmith Academy

More courses near you