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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Blyth

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start2 Sep 2026
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 Blyth. Classes run at Bede Academy, full-time over two years.

The course covers how the body works, sports coaching, and current issues in sport. You can also specialise in areas that interest you most. Units explore anatomy and physiology, coaching practice, and the wider sports and leisure industry.

You'll need five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, to enrol. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

Are you interested in a possible career in the sports and leisure industry? E.g. Leisure Centre Manager, Physio, Coach, Fitness Trainer, Masseur, Events Manager. This course will equip you with the skills, knowledge and practical experiences you need across a broad range of areas, and gives you the choice to specialise in your particular areas of interest. You will learn about how the body works, as well as current issues in sport and sports coaching.

Entry requirements

  • 5 GCSEs grades A* - C/9 to 4 including English and Mathematics
  • GCSE English Language and Mathematics Grade 4 essential
  • GCSE Grade 4 in any Science or GCSE Grade 6 in PE (if studied)

What you will learn

  • You'll study how the body works, including anatomy and physiology.
  • You'll explore sports coaching methods and practice.
  • You'll examine current issues in sport and the sports industry.
  • You'll develop knowledge of the sports and leisure sector.
  • You'll build practical skills across a broad range of sport-related areas.
  • You'll choose specialist units that match your career interests.

How you will learn

This is a classroom-based course with a mix of theory lessons and practical sessions. Pearson Edexcel BTEC qualifications are assessed through coursework and assignments rather than traditional exams. You'll build a portfolio of work over the two years, with some units assessed through practical tasks and others through written assignments.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Bede 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, works one-to-one with clients on fitness goals.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with equipment and programmes.
  • Leisure centre assistant, helps run activities and facilities at a leisure centre.
  • 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 specialist units for learners wanting to go deeper before university.
  • Foundation Degree in Sport or Sports Science, a two-year higher education course often studied at college or university.
  • BA or BSc in Sport, Exercise and Health, a full undergraduate degree for those aiming at professional or graduate-level roles.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focused on fitness instruction and personal training careers.
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