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Free BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Bradford

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 Bradford. Classes run at Feversham Girls Academy, full-time over two years.

This Level 3 BTEC sport qualification covers the knowledge and skills behind sport science, coaching, fitness, and physical performance. You'll study anatomy and physiology, sports psychology, fitness training principles, and how to plan and lead sporting activities. The course includes around 445 hours of total study time.

You'll need five GCSEs at grades 4 to 9 to join. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

Sport

Entry requirements

5 GCSES 4-9

What you will learn

  • You'll explore anatomy and physiology as they apply to sport and exercise.
  • You'll study the principles of fitness training and how to apply them.
  • You'll learn how to plan, deliver, and evaluate coaching sessions.
  • You'll develop your understanding of sports psychology and motivation.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in athletic performance.
  • You'll investigate how to assess and improve physical fitness.
  • You'll build knowledge of the sport and fitness industry and career pathways within it.

How you will learn

The course combines classroom lessons with practical sessions. You'll be assessed through a mix of internally marked assignments and externally set exams. Some units are assessed through coursework and project work, while others involve timed written assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Practical performance may also be assessed as part of the course.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Feversham Girls Academy 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 fitness programmes for clients.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment and workout plans.
  • Sports development officer, promotes participation in sport at community level.
  • Leisure centre assistant, supports the running of sport and fitness facilities.

What you could study next

  • Level 3 NVQ in Sport and Active Leisure, a work-based qualification that builds on your practical coaching skills.
  • Higher National Certificate in Sport, a Level 4 qualification for those wanting to go deeper into sport science or management.
  • Degree in Sport Science or Physical Education, for those aiming for graduate-level roles in coaching, research, or sport development.
  • Level 3 Personal Training Qualification, for those focusing on a career as a personal trainer.
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