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BTEC Level 3 Sport Course in Brent 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

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About this course

Level 3 BTEC National Extended Certificate in Sport Course in Brent. Classes run at JFS School, full-time over two years. A 16-19 Bursary may be available if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply.

This Level 3 BTEC sport course covers the knowledge and skills that underpin the sport sector. You'll study topics such as anatomy and physiology, fitness training, sports psychology, and coaching principles. The course is broad enough to support progression to university or into employment in sport and fitness roles.

You'll need four or five GCSEs at grade 4 or above to enrol. You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Sport.

Who this course is for

This course is suitable for anyone with an interest in the criminal justice system, those aiming for a career in areas such as social work, probation, the police, or if you're planning to study criminology, law, psychology or sociology at university. It will give you an opportunity to apply theoretical learning to real life problems and develop a set of transferable skills including research, analytical thinking and communication that are essential for university study and most careers. The course is generally taken alongside courses such as A levels or Level 3 work related subjects.

Entry requirements

4-5 GCSE's at grade 4 (C) or above.

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 design training programmes.
  • You'll learn sports psychology and how mental factors affect performance.
  • You'll develop coaching skills and understand how to lead and instruct others.
  • You'll examine nutrition and its role in sport and physical performance.
  • You'll analyse sporting performance and apply research skills to real scenarios.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions, practical activities, and coursework assignments. Assessment is a mix of internal units marked by your tutors and external assessments set by Pearson Edexcel. Internal units are assessed through assignments, projects, and presentations. External units are assessed through written exams or set tasks completed under timed conditions.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. JFS School 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 or gym floor sessions.
  • Personal trainer, designs and delivers one-to-one fitness programmes.
  • Gym instructor, supports members with equipment use and workout plans.
  • Community sport development officer, promotes sport participation locally.
  • Sports administrator, supports the running of a club or sports organisation.

What you could study next

  • Level 4 or Level 5 Higher National Certificate or Diploma in Sport, a natural next step if you want to specialise further before or instead of a full degree.
  • A university degree in Sport Science, Physical Education, or Sports Coaching, which this BTEC sport qualification is designed to support entry to.
  • A Level 3 coaching or fitness instructor qualification, if you want to move directly into a coaching or personal training role.
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