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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Hitchin – Hitchin Boys’ School

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Hitchin. Classes run at Hitchin Boys' School, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, sports psychology, and the principles of coaching. You'll study how the body responds to exercise, how to plan effective training, and how to support athletes and clients. The course suits students entering Year 12 who have five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths.

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

Who this course is for

Students entering Year 12

Entry requirements

The standard entry requirement for the Hitchin Consortium is five Grade 9-4 GCSE's or equivalent, including English & Maths at Grade 4 or above. Most subjects will have additional entry requirements which are detailed in our prospectus on each school website.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology, including how muscles, bones, and joints work during exercise.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll study sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to support athletes at different levels.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and use data to suggest improvements.
  • You'll examine the principles of nutrition and how diet affects sport and exercise.

How you will learn

The course is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and external exams. Internal units are assessed through coursework, reports, and practical tasks marked by your teachers. External units are assessed through set tasks or written exams set by Pearson Edexcel. You'll study in the classroom with some practical activity sessions linked to your units.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hitchin Boys' School 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, works with clubs and communities to grow participation.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports day-to-day operations at a sports facility.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting more depth before university.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Sports Coaching, the next step for careers in elite sport or research.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on one-to-one fitness coaching.
  • Sports coaching apprenticeship, combining work-based learning with further study.
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