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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Bournemouth

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 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Bournemouth. Classes run at The Bourne Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers sport science, anatomy and physiology, coaching principles, fitness training, and sports psychology. You'll study through a mix of classroom lessons, practical sessions, and coaching work. Most of your assessment is coursework, with two external exams. Entry requires five or more GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including English and Maths, and a grade 5 or above in English.

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

Who this course is for

The BTEC course is designed for people who have an interest in SPORT, coachiing and jobs within the sports industry. This course is mainly coursework based, but has elements of practical work and units. You will learn through classwork, practical lessons and coaching sessions. The Triple course is equivalent to 3 A-levels and the Single course is the equivalent to 1 A-level. Both qualifications are a 2 year course with new specifications. There will be 4 exams for Triple students and 2 exams for Single students

Entry requirements

Five or more grades at 4+ in GCSE or equivalent, including English and Maths. A grade 5+ in English (Lang or Lit)

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology and how the body responds to exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of sports coaching and how to plan and deliver sessions.
  • You'll learn how to design and deliver fitness training programmes.
  • You'll develop knowledge of sports psychology and how mindset affects performance.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll analyse sports performance and use data to support improvement.
  • You'll build practical coaching skills through hands-on sessions.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom lessons, practical sport sessions, and coaching activities. Most units are assessed through coursework and assignments. There are also two external exams. You'll complete practical work alongside written tasks throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. The Bourne 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 one-to-one fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members on the gym floor with safe exercise technique.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at a community level.
  • PE technician, supports physical education departments in schools.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma in Sport, a broader qualification that counts as the equivalent of two or three A-levels and strengthens university applications.
  • Degree in Sport Science, Sports Coaching, or Physical Education, the next step for roles in elite sport or sports therapy.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, a vocational route into the fitness industry.
  • Sports Coaching Apprenticeship, combining paid work with structured training.
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