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

CostFree for 16 to 18 year olds
Duration2 years
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 Birmingham.

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About this course

Free Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Birmingham. Classes run at Fairfax Academy, full-time during the day.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers sport both as a performer and as an academic subject. You'll study topics including anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports coaching, and sports psychology. The course takes two years and carries the same weight as one A level. You'll need at least five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9, including English and Maths, to apply.

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

Who this course is for

If you are intending to pursue health, fitness or sports-related occupations in the future such as recreation management, sports development, coaching, instructing or teaching, this course is for you. It allows you to explore sport both as a performer and academically and gives you the opportunity to study a work related qualification alongside other level 3 courses such as A levels or other BTEC qualifications. The equivalent of 1 A level, it will also give you transferable skills such as teamwork, leadership and resilience that are useful for a variety of careers and higher education courses.

Entry requirements

Applicants will need to have a minimum of 5 grades 9-4 GCSE’s including English and Mathematics. Internal applicants who meet the minimum academic entrance requirements will be offered a place automatically (subject to availability of courses). All successful applicants will be required to sign a sixth form code of conduct in recognition of the Academy’s expectations of sixth form students in terms of their behaviour, punctuality and attendance.

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and 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 learn how to lead sessions.
  • You'll examine sports psychology and how the mind affects performance.
  • You'll analyse your own performance as a sports participant.
  • You'll build knowledge of sports development and recreation management.

How you will learn

The BTEC is assessed through a mix of internally assessed assignments and externally assessed units. Internally assessed work includes reports, presentations, and practical tasks completed in class. Some units are assessed by Pearson Edexcel through set tasks or exams. You'll study in the classroom at Fairfax Academy, with practical sessions forming part of your learning.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Sports coach, plans and delivers coaching sessions for clubs or schools.
  • Fitness instructor, leads group exercise classes in a gym or leisure centre.
  • Personal trainer, designs individual fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and workout plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport within communities.
  • Recreation assistant, supports activities at leisure centres or sports facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma in Sport, a larger qualification for those wanting to go deeper into sport before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sports Science or Coaching, a higher education route into specialist roles.
  • Level 4 Certificate in Coaching, for those moving into professional coaching.
  • Degree in Sport and Exercise Science, the main university route for careers in sport, health, or physical education.
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