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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration18 months
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Sep 2027
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 Northumberland.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Bedlington. Classes run at St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy, full-time during the day.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification takes 18 months to complete. You'll study anatomy and physiology, fitness training and programming, and professional development in the sports industry. The course covers how the body's systems work, how to assess clients, and how to plan effective training programmes. You'll need a Grade 4 in both English and Maths, plus the academy's general sixth form entry requirements.

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

Who this course is for

Unit 1 Anatomy and Physiology: Learners explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function and the fundamentals of the energy systems. Unit 2 Fitness training and Programming for Health, Sport and Well-being: Learners explore client screening and lifestyle assessment, fitness training methods and fitness programming to support improvements in a client’s health and well-being. Unit 3 Professional Development in the Sports Industry: Learners explore the knowledge and skills required for different career pathways in the sports industry. Learners will take part in, and reflect on, a personal skills audit, career action plan and practical interview assessment activities. Unit 4 Sports Leadership: Learners study what makes a good leader, the different capacities of this role, and the leadership skills and techniques necessary when leading activities in different roles.

Entry requirements

General Sixth Form entry requirements as detailed in the Sixth Form Prospectus plus course specific entry requirements of Grade 4 in English and Maths.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore how the skeletal, muscular, cardiovascular and respiratory systems function.
  • You'll study the fundamentals of the body's energy systems.
  • You'll learn how to carry out client screening and lifestyle assessments.
  • You'll develop skills in fitness training methods and programme design.
  • You'll understand how to support improvements in a client's health and well-being.
  • You'll explore professional development and career pathways in the sports industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based lessons at the academy. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through a mix of internal assignments and externally assessed units. Internal units are assessed through coursework and practical tasks. External units are assessed through set assignments or exams, depending on the unit.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. St Benet Biscop Catholic Academy 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 a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within a community.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification covering more units and subject depth.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a higher education route into coaching or sports science roles.
  • Level 3 Award in Education and Training, useful if you want to move into coaching or instructing professionally.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, for those aiming toward graduate-level roles in sport, health or performance.
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